RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03873

   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES 

APPLICANT REQUESTS:

She receive a corrected Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) covering the period 1 Jan 15 through 31 Jan 15, and a corrected W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, for wages earned in tax year 2015.

APPLICANT CONTENDS:

Her Jan 15 LES is incorrect because it is missing pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), and separation pay.  In addition, the amounts reflected on her LES, and her final payment, do not match the W-2 for 2015.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 8 Jan 95.

On 31 Jan 15, the applicant retired after serving 20 years, and 23 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

DFAS/IN recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant has been paid all amounts due her and the withholding reflected on her W-2 for tax year 2015 are reported correctly.  The applicant’s LES in question is correct concerning monthly pay and allowances for the month of January.  It shows the collection of the reported wages and the adjustment of the Savings Group Life Insurance (SGLI).  It also shows the final check issued in the amount of $16,079.44 which is the Lump Sum Leave (LSL) after Federal tax withholding.  The only information not reflected on the applicant’s Jan 15 LES is her LSL due at the end of the applicant’s term of service.  The LES also states a payment of fifty cents is due, but it can’t be issued as it is costs prohibitive.  The applicant’s February LES reflects “held pay” prior to the pay system closing out her pay period.  This is required in order for all adjustments to be posted prior to closing the account. 

A complete copy of the DFAS/IN evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 Apr 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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.  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 DFAS/IN and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

THE BOARD DETERMINES:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03873 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03873 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, DFAS/IN, dated 15 Mar 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Apr 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.