RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02018
(Case 2)
INDEX CODE: 128.14
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be reimbursed in the amount of $221.00 for premiums paid on her Family
Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She and her husband are active duty officers. They knew about FSGLI and
knew a declination needed to be made. Her spouse spoke with the Chief of
Finance at Keesler AFB and asked if it applied to them as military spouses.
He advised them it did not and it did not reflect on their LES. Her
spouse signed a declination statement in February 2003 and she on 14 March
2003. When she received her March LES, it reflected a stipend overpayment
debt of $208 and a $13 discretionary allotment for the FSGLI.
In support of her request, the applicant submits a personal statement.
Applicant’s submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of major,
with an effective date and date of rank of 1 September 1999.
Public Law 107-14, Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001 was
passed on 5 June 2001 and approved by the President. The law expanded the
Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program to establish coverage for
spouses and children in the event of their death. The coverage, by law,
was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse or
child(ren), unless the member declined coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied. DPW states that, on 16
July 2003, the applicant was notified that they were unable to process her
request without additional documentation. DPW requested the applicant
provide a copy of her SGLV 8286A, Family Coverage Election Certificate,
declining coverage and any documentation to support her claim. Applicant
did not respond or provide the additional information needed to
sufficiently evaluate her claim. The HQ AFPC/DPW evaluation is at Exhibit
B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26
September 2003 for review and response. As of this date, this office has
received no response (Exhibit C).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. We note that the applicant has not
responded to HQ AFPC/DPW’s request for additional information in order to
sufficiently evaluate her claim. Absent such evidence, it is our opinion
that no basis exists to reimburse the premiums withheld. Therefore, the
applicant’s request is not favorably considered.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be
reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not
considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chairman
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
Mr. Edward H. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2003-02018:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 03, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 22 Sep 03, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 03.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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