RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02458
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) premiums deducted from his pay in Jun 01 and Jul 01.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Prior to leaving the United States, his SGLI was stopped at Langley Air Force Base (AFB).

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a personal statement and copies of his SGLI documentation and his leave and earning statements (LES).

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant was relieved from active duty on 31 Aug 01 and retired, effective 1 Sep 01, in the grade of technical sergeant.  He was credited with 20 years and 18 days of active duty service.

By SGLV Form 8286, the applicant declined SGLI coverage on 13 Jun 01.  His LES indicated that premiums were deducted from his pay in Jul 01 and Aug 01.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommended that the Board approve the applicant’s request for refund of SGLI premiums for Jul 01 and Aug 01 totaling $40.00 and disapprove his refund for Jun 01.  According to DPW, his election on 13 Jun 01 did not become effective until 1 Jul 01.

A complete copy of the DPW evaluation, with attachments, 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 applicant on 12 Oct 01 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with AFPC/DPW that corrective action is warranted in this case.  The evidence of record reveals that the applicant declined SGLI coverage on 13 Jun 01.  Thus, he should not have had premiums deducted from his pay in Jul 01 and Aug 01 and is entitled to reimbursement of the deducted amount.  Since the applicant’s declination was not effective until 1 Jul 01, he is not entitled to reimbursement of the premium deducted from his pay in Jun 01, as he has requested.  In view of the above, we recommend that the applicant’s records 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 13 Jun 01, he declined Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 28 Nov 01, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Aug 01, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 5 Oct 01.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Oct 01.

                                   

AFBCMR 01-02458

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to , be corrected to show that on 13 Jun 01, he declined Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage.