RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00689
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, Block 10, Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
Coverage, be changed from $200,000.00 to $400,000.00.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes block 10, needs to be changed to the current amount of
coverage of $400,000.00.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who retired on
1 November 2013 in the grade of master sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPFC recommends approval. The applicant has provided a leave
and earnings statement (LES) from the Defense Accounting Service
(DFAS) reflecting a premium deduction for SGLI in the amount of
$27.00, which is the premium for coverage of $400,000.00.
A copy of the applicants digital LES from October 2013 was
obtained from DFAS and reflects the premium deductions for $27.00.
The applicants Servicemembers Group Life Insurance Election and
Certificate, SGLV 8286, obtained from his automated personnel
record reflects coverage for $400,000.00. There is no record he
applied for a request for the accelerated benefit option.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFC evaluation, with attachments, is
at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 22 September 2014 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an injustice. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for
our conclusion that relief should be granted. Therefore, we
recommend the applicants record be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block
10, SGLI Coverage, issued in conjunction with his 31 October 2013
retirement, be corrected to reflect the amount as $400,000, rather
than $200,000.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2014-00689 in Executive Session on 8 January 2015, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
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All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Mar 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record Excerpts.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPFC, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.
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