RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03454
		INDEX CODE: 128.14
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for premiums paid on his Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI).  

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He didn’t have SGLI from the beginning of when it was raised to $250,000 coverage.  When he returned from being deployed, he noticed the insurance deductions on his leave and earnings statements (LES); however, he thought that the error would correct itself.  After a year of deductions were made, he took steps to stop the deductions and seek reimbursement of previous deductions.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate, dated 9 July 1999; AFPC/DPW letter, dated 19 November 2002; and several copies of his leave and earning statements before and after SGLI deductions.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

_________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5).  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date is 30 June 1999.

On 9 July 1999, the applicant declined SGLI coverage on SGLV 8286, SGLI Election and Certificate.  

_________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied.  On 30 October 2002, AFPC/DPW notified the applicant that they were unable to process his application without additional documentation.  DPW requested a copy of his SGLI certificate declining coverage, TDY orders, and any other pertinent documentation to support his claim.  The applicant did not respond; therefore, DPW states that the applicant did not provide the additional information needed to sufficiently evaluate his claim.  The DPW evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 February 2003 for review and response (Exhibit C).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

_________________________________________________________________

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.  The applicant was properly charged with a debt as a result of the passage of Public Law 106-419, Section 312, effective 1 April 2001, which automatically increased the level of SGLI coverage.  Since the applicant did not provide the additional information requested in order to sufficiently evaluate his claim, it is our opinion that no basis exists to reimburse the premiums withheld.  Therefore, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered. 

_________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 25 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	     Panel Chairman
	     Member
	     Member

The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-03454:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Letters, ARPC/DPW, dated 27 Jan 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Feb 03.