RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01134
		INDEX CODE:137.04
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His child-only Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage be changed to reflect spouse-only coverage.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.  Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPTR, reviewed the application and recommends denial.  DPPTR states that on 5 Feb 01, applicant submitted an invalid request to add his spouse to the SBP.  He failed to submit a request to add his first spouse to the SBP and failed to enroll her during the open enrollment season.  Had he done so, his current spouse would have been automatically eligible on the first anniversary of their marriage (see Exhibit C).

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15 Jun 01, for review and response.  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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, the Board majority agrees with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopts their rationale as the basis for their conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, the Board majority finds no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 25 Sep 01, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By a majority vote, the Board recommended denial of the application.  voted to grant the applicant’s request, but does not wish to submit a minority report.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPTR, dated 1 Jun 01.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 15 Jun 01.

								Panel Chair

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD
               FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)

SUBJECT:  AFBCMR Application of 

	I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board members.  A majority found that the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommended the case be denied.  I concur with that finding and their conclusion that relief is not warranted.  Accordingly, I accept their recommendation that the application be denied.

	Please advise the applicant accordingly.

							Director
							Air Force Review Boards Agency