RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-02975
		INDEX CODE:  128.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unaware of the recent FSGLI change until Jul 02; therefore, $81.00 was deducted from his pay.  He believes that official notification should have gone out to each individual by some form of memorandum rather than through leave and earning statements, newspapers and e-mails.

No supporting documents were submitted with this application.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of technical sergeant, with an effective date and date of rank of 1 May 00.

On 5 Jun 01, the President approved Public Law 107-14, Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001.  Within the context of the law, the expanded SGLI program was established 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 recommends the application be denied due to lack of sufficient evidence to support the applicant’s claim.  On 11 Oct 02, DPW sent the applicant a letter requesting additional information in order for them to sufficiently evaluate his claim and to make an appropriate recommendation.  The applicant did not respond to their letter.  The HQ AFPC/DPW evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 13 Dec 02 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).

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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 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, absent sufficient 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 in Executive Session on 15 Apr 03, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

	            Panel Chair
	            Member
              Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-02975.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 02.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, dated 3 Dec 02, w/atch
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Dec 02.