RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02642
		INDEX CODE:  100.03
			COUNSEL:  NONE

  						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage be reduced from $250,000 to $100,000 effective June 2001.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She changed her coverage from $250,000 to $100,000 in June 2001, but was still charged for the $250,000 until she noticed the discrepancy in late August or early September 2001.

In support of her appeal, applicant provided a copy of her Leave and Earnings Statements from June through September 2001, and a copy of a MILMOD inquiry reflecting an entry on 4 June 2001 regarding SGLI.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 1 November 2000, Public Law 106-419, Section 312, raised the amount of coverage under the SGLI from $200,000 to $250,000.  Under this provision, every eligible member was automatically covered, regardless of any prior election.  The provision also stated that within the month of April 2001, any eligible member could elect to withdraw or reduce their coverage without being charged $20 per month for the maximum coverage of $250,000.  Members who failed to complete a new SGLV 8286 during the month of April 2001 to elect a lower amount of coverage or “no coverage” were automatically covered for $250,000 in accordance with this provision.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPW reviewed this application and recommended denial.  In their view, the evidence provided by the applicant was insufficient to support her claim.  On 16 September 2002, additional documentation was requested, but the applicant did not respond.

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 6 December 2002 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, based on a review of the available evidence, 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 02-02642 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 19 Jul 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, dated 25 Nov 02, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 02.