RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03449
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her record be changed to show she declined Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) coverage, the premiums charged be cancelled, and she be relieved of any obligation to pay any charges incurred.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She submitted a form declining FSGLI prior to the December 2002 cut-off date.  She delivered the form to the Customer Service Office and apparently the paperwork was misplaced or lost.  She noticed that she was charged for the coverage on her January 2002 Leave and Earning Statement (LES).  She went to the Financial Management Office to inquire about the $20 debt.  She was told that it was for FSGLI coverage.  She informed them that she had submitted a form declining the coverage.  She was told she should not see this charge again on the next LES.  She tried to allow time for the system to correct the mistake but she continued to be charged for FSGLI.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of the SGLV Form 8286A, declining coverage.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 June 2001, President Bush passed 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.  The applicant signed a SGLV Form 8286A on    4 February 2002, stating that she did not want coverage at this time.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPS states that they do not have a copy of the December declination in their files, nor is there one in her personnel records.  Her spouse’s coverage was cancelled in January 2002, with a termination effective date of 1 February 2002.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 6 December 2002, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant for review and response within 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 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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 this application 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 23 Oct 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, ARPC/DPS, dated 22 Nov 02.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Dec 02.