RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03447
		INDEX CODE: 128.14
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for overpayment of his Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) premiums he paid for the period 1 April 2001 through 1 August 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 is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommended the application be denied due to lack of sufficient evidence to support the claim.  DPW indicated that, by letter dated 3 January 2002, they requested that the applicant provide additional documentation, i.e., his leave and earnings statements along with a copy of his current SGLI election certificate.  The applicant did not respond to DPW’s request for information.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 22 March 2000, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment.  The applicant responded by providing copies of the documents requested by DPW in their 3 January 2000 letter.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit D.

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Pursuant to the Board’s request, AFPC/DPW reviewed the applicant’s latest submission and recommends denial.  DPW states that the applicant submitted copies of his LES statements for the period April - October 2001 and that these documents indicate he was correctly charged for the months of April - October 2001 and that premiums stopped being deducted as of September 2001.  In addition, DPW states that Hanscom AFB took adequate steps as directed to inform all members of the increase in coverage and that the applicant had adequate time during the month of April 2001 to make a new election and avoid the increased premium.

The DPW evaluation is attached at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 21 June 2002, a copy of the additional Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit F).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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.  The applicant was properly charged with a debt as a result of the passage of Public Law 106-419, Section 312, effective 1 April 2001, which automatically increased the level of SGLI coverage.  In an advisory opinion prepared for our review, it has been stated that since the applicant did not decline election until 31 August 2001, and he has provided no evidence showing that the sources of information concerning the increased SGLI cited by the Air Force were unavailable to him, it is our opinion that no basis exists to reimburse the premiums withheld for the period 1 April 2001 through 31 August 2001.  Therefore, we find no 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 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 24 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number 01-03549:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 November 2001.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 11 January 2002, with 
               attachment.
	 Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 22 March 2002.
   Exhibit D.  Applicant’s submission, undated.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dtd Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 
               19 April 2002.
	 Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 June 2002.