RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00116

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed for premiums deducted from her pay for Family Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Active duty military with an active duty spouse should not be billed for the Family Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) (spousal coverage).  This did not happen to all active duty military couples but just some of them--a definite inequality in the system.  Request correction of what needs corrected be to receive reimbursement of 169.00.

In support of her application, she submits copies of emails and a copy of her leave and earning statement (LES).

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 master sergeant.  

Applicant paid FSGLI premiums from 1 Nov 01 to December 2002. She withdrew from FSGLI on 31 December 2002.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommended denial due to lack of sufficient evidence to support the claim.  On 26 December 2002, they requested additional information from the applicant.  As of this date, no response has been received from the applicant.

AFPC/DPW complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit B. 

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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 25 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 FSGLI premiums she paid from November 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-2003-00116 in Executive Session on 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 16 Dec 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 23 Apr 03.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 03.