RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00293
		INDEX NUMBER:  100.00
	 	COUNSEL: NTL VETS LEGAL SVC PRGM

	 	HEARING DESIRED: YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) premiums paid.

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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 (Exhibit C).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied due to a lack of sufficient evidence to support his claim.

The AFPC/DPW evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 21 June 2002 for review and response within 30 days.  However, 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 error or injustice.  Public Law 106-419, Section 312, effective 1 April 2001, automatically increased the level of SGLI coverage to $250,000 for all eligible military members, regardless of any prior election.  Members who had elected no coverage or less than $250,000 coverage prior to 1 April 2001, could avoid the higher premiums provided they completed a new election form in April 2001.  No evidence has been submitted showing that the applicant declined coverage during the month of April 2001.  We therefore agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that no basis exists to reimburse the premiums withheld.  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 Docket Number 02-00293 in Executive Session on 24 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Jan 02, w/atchs.
  	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
  	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 11 Jun 02, w/atch.
  	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jun 02.