RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00733
		INDEX CODE:  137.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for premiums paid on his Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He declined SGLI coverage when he first enlisted.  He has been charged the full amount ever since.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a SGLV 8286, Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate, dated 7 July 2000, declining coverage.  Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 February 2001.  He is currently serving in the grade of airman first class.

On 7 July 2000, applicant signed a SGLV 8286 stating that he does not want insurance at this time.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW states that they needed additional information to sufficiently evaluate his claim and make an appropriate recommendation.  On 22 March 2002 they sent a letter to applicant requesting the addidtional information.  They did not receive a response.  Therefore, they recommend disapproval of applicant’s request.  A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:-

On 19 July 2002, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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.  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 Staff 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 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 on 12 December 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Feb 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 1 Jul 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Jul 02.