RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03977
		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 1 Nov 01 FSGLI change.  If he had known of the change, he would have declined.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his Nov 02 Leave and Earnings Statement and a copy of SGLV Form 8286A (Family Coverage Election), dated 4 Oct 02.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant, with an effective date and date of rank of 1 Aug 02.
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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 16 Jan 03, 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 B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 21 Mar 03 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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.  His contentions are duly noted.  However, the applicant was properly charged with a debt as a result of the passage of Public Law 106-419, Section 312, effective 1 Apr 01, 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.
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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 Docket Number BC-2002-03977 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 11 Dec 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, dated 7 Mar 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Mar 03.