RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02460
		INDEX CODE:  100.03

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) premiums deducted from his pay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He declined the FSGLI in Oct because his spouse is also a military member.

In support of his appeal, applicant provided a copy of MILMOD inquiry reflecting a change as of 15 May 02 and a copy of his Leave and Earnings statement for 15 Jul 02.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 June 2001, Public Law 107-14, Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001, established an expanded SGLI program to provide spouse and/or children coverage in the event of their death.  The coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse and/or children, unless the member declined coverage.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPW reviewed this application and recommended denial.  They indicate that according to their records, the applicant has not declined his FSGLI coverage, nor is there any evidence submitted which indicates any injustice occurred.

A complete copy of the evaluation 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 the applicant on 17 Jan 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  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.  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 Force office of primary responsibility 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-02460 in Executive Session on 15 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 02, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 6 Jan 03, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 03.