RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01091

		INDEX CODE: 128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed in the amount of $108.00 for premiums paid on her Family Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her husband was active duty when she was being charged for FSGLI.  He became her dependent when he separated on 24 September 2003.  

Applicant submits no supporting documentation.  Applicant’s submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of master sergeant (E-7), with an effective date and date of rank of 1 July 2003.

Public Law 107-14, Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001 was passed on 5 June 2001 and approved by the President.  The law expanded the Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program to establish coverage for spouses and children in the event of their death.  The coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse or child(ren), unless the member declined coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied.  DPW states that, on 25 April 2003, the applicant was notified that they were unable to process her request without additional documentation.  DPW requested the applicant provide a copy of her SGLV 8286A, Family Coverage Election Certificate, declining coverage and any documentation to support her claim.  Applicant did not respond or provide the additional information needed to sufficiently evaluate her claim.  The DPW evaluation, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 27 June 2003 for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response (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.  We note that the applicant has not responded to HQ AFPC/DPW’s request for additional information in order to sufficiently evaluate her claim.  Absent such evidence, 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 this application in Executive Session on 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	     Panel Chairman
	   Member
	     Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01091.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Jan 03.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, dated 18 Jun 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 03.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair