RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: 01-02136

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) premiums paid from March 2001 through July 2001.

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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 are 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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied due to a lack of sufficient evidence to support the claim.  The applicant’s leadership took adequate steps as directed to inform all members of in increase in SGLI coverage and the applicant had adequate time to make a new election and avoid the increased premium.  In addition, the applicant has not provided any documentation to indicate that he was not aware of this change and his responsibility to make a new election or to refuse the benefit.

The AFPC/DPW evaluations are at Exhibits C and E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 15 February 2002, 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, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
 
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable 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 Docket Number 01-02136 in Executive Session on 24 April 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	            Panel Chair
	            Member
	            Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 01, w/atchs.
  	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
  	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 9 Nov 01.
  	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Jan 02.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 7 Feb 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Feb 02.