RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04061

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) election for "No" coverage be honored and he be reimbursed for the monthly premiums deducted from his April 2001 through December 2002 pay for SGLI and FSGLI coverage.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He cancelled the SGLI on 28 July 1999 but on April 2001, premiums were deducted from his pay until present.  He has cancelled the SGLI on 29 July 1999 and April 2001 the SGLI started coming out of his paycheck again.  He went to the MPF when he noticed the mistake in April 2001 and the MPF said they would fix and to just hold on to his SGLV 8286 for proof.  It was never fixed up to present day and he has paid $420 into the SGLI, which he did not want.  

In support of his application, he submits a copy of the 1999 SGLV form 8286, Servicemmbers’ Group Insurance Election and Certificate and copies of his leave and earning statements.

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 Air Force in the grade of senior airman.

Applicant paid SGLI premiums from 1 April 2001 to 1 December 2002. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommended denial due to lack of sufficient evidence to support the claim.  After receiving the applicant’s DD Form 149 dated 19 December 2002, they need additional information to sufficiently evaluate his claim and make an appropriate recommendation.  On 27 January 2003, they sent a letter to the applicant requesting the additional information.  They did not receive any response from the applicant..  

AFPC/DPW complete evaluation is attached 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 4 April 2003, for review and comment.  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 SGLI premiums he paid from April 2001 to December 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 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-2002-04061 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 19 Dec 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 1 Apr 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Apr 03.