RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03848
		INDEX CODE:  100.03

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) premiums deducted from her pay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While she and her military spouse were stationed at Izmir Turkey, their servicing military personnel flight (MPF) was at Incirlik AB Turkey.  Any transactions had to be faxed or mailed to them, often times getting lost by the command support staff or at the air base.  When they were reassigned to Eielson AFB and received their Nov 02 paycheck, they realized that they had outstanding debts for the FSGLI which they immediately cancelled.  They were told by the MPF that the debt would remain outstanding due to the debt being back dated to Nov 01.  They are 110% certain they had not heard about declining the FSGLI, nor did they ever want the coverage.

In support of her appeal, applicant submitted a personal statement.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 June 2001, Public Law 107-14, Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001, established an expanded SGLI program 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 reviewed this application and recommended denial.  In their view, the evidence provided by the applicant was insufficient to support her claim.  On 3 Jan 03, additional documentation was requested, but the applicant did not respond.

A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, 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 the applicant on 21 Mar 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 note that she has not responded to AFPC/DPW’s request for additional information in order that her request could be processed.  Should the applicant provide the requested additional documentation, we would be willing to reconsider her petition.  Absent such evidence, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain her burden that she has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no 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 02-03848 in Executive Session on 25 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Nov 02, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, dated 7 Mar 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Mar 03.