RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01352
		INDEX CODE:  128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for the amount of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) deducted from his pay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He signed for $100,000.00 not $250,000.00 SGLI coverage.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a Leave and Earnings Statement for the period 1-31 December 2001.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of captain.

Section 312 of Public Law 106-419, 1 November 2000, automatically increased the level of SGLI coverage for all eligible military members from $200,000 to $250,000 effective 1 April 2001.  Implementing guidance dated 12 March 2001 stipulated that members eligible for SGLI on 31 March 2001 with continued eligibility on 1 April 2001 would have their SGLI increased to $250,000 effective 1 April 2001, regardless of any prior election.  Members who had elected less than $250,000 coverage prior to 1 April 2001 could avoid any higher premiums provided they completed a new SGLV 8286 in April 2001 to retain their previously elected coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPW recommended denial.  They indicated that after receiving the applicant’s DD Form 149, dated 14 January 2002, they needed additional information to sufficiently evaluate his claim and make an appropriate recommendation.  On 15 May 2002 they sent a letter to the applicant requesting the additional information.  They did not receive a response.

The evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 26 July 2002, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (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 an error or an 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 provided sufficient evidence to support his claim.  On 15 May 2002, AFPC/DPW forwarded a letter to the applicant requesting additional documentation to process his case (i.e., leave and earnings statements, current and previous SGLI certificates and any other documentation to support his claim).  He failed to provide this documentation.  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 an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-01352 in Executive Session on 12 December 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 January 2002, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 19 July 2002, w/atch.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 July 2002.