RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03259
		INDEX CODE:  128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed for premiums paid on her Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The amount was deducted from her check based on the Family SGLI program.  Her husband and she were both in the military in November 2001.  There would not have been any reason for them to elect to have family coverage.  Her husband retired in May 2003.  In June 2003, she elected to claim her husband as a dependent.  As a result, a back pay deduction was taken effective November 2001.  Both her husband and she were paying their normal SGLI payments.  Her daughter was under her husband as a dependent.  She does not feel that she should have been held responsible for a debt that was not elected or her responsibility to pay this debt if it was from her husband.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits six copies of their leave and earnings statements (LES) from varies months and a copy of her husband’s DD Form 214.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a member of the Regular Air Force who is currently serving in the grade of staff sergeant.

On 5 June 2001, the President approved Public Law 107-14, Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001.  Within the context of the law, the expanded SGLI program was established 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:

AFPC/DPW states that they recommend denial of applicant’s request.  It is their opinion that the Air Force leadership took adequate steps as directed to inform all members of this new program.  A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 21 November 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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 error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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 this application pertaining to BCMR Docket Number, BC-2003-03259, in Executive Session on 20 April 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 12 Nov 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Nov 03.