RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03034
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for Family Service members Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) premiums he paid for the period of 1 November 2001 through 30 September 2002.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was truly unsure of the $100,000-dollar life insurance policy on his spouse.  Due to the recent emails concerning this particular item, neither his wife nor he wishes to add any more insurance to the family’s current life insurance plan at this time.  He was told by the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) personnel to request full reimbursement through AFBCMR.  He sees no need to change his current policy of 250K.  He wants to apologize for any inconvenience this may caused.

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving on active duty in the Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant. 

Documents provided by AFPC indicate that on 1 November 2001, Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance was implemented.  Deductions for coverage in the amount of $100,000 continued to be taken from his pay until approximately September 2002.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW, reviewed applicant’s request and states additional evidence was requested from the member to sufficiently evaluate his claim.  The applicant has not responded.  Due to the lack of sufficient evidence provided by the applicant, denial of this request is recommended.

AFPC/DPW evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 3 January 2003, for review and response.  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 injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded the applicant should be reimbursed for the FSGLI premiums he paid from 1 November 2001 to 30 September 2002.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the office of primary responsibility.  We therefore agree with their recommendation and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice.  In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of a 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 Docket Number 02-03034 in Executive Session on 15 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 16 Sep 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPW, udated.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jan 03.