DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No. 249-16 
3 Feb 16 

From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To: Secretary of the Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO 
 

Ref: (a) Title 10 u.s.c. 1552 

Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) Subject's naval record 

1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter 
referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board 
requesting; in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected 
to show timely written request for enrollment in the Survivor Benefit 
Plan (SBP) full spouse coverage. 

2. The Board, consisting of 
reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 
3 February 2016 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the 
corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available 
evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board 
consisted of the enclosures, naval records, and applicable statutes, 
regulations and policies. 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to 
Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: 
before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative 
remedies available under existing law and regulations within the 
Department of the Navy.
 
CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the Board 
finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following 
corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to 
show that: 

a. Prior to his receipt of retired pay Oil 
Petitioner enrolled in SBP full spouse coverage naming 
as the beneficiary. Any other election or 
declination executed by ·Petitioner is null and void. 

b. Petitioner is responsible for unpaid SBP costs that would 
have been deducted from the date of retirement with pay (which was ). No waiver of unpaid premiums will be granted. 

c. A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in 
Petitioner's naval record. 

4. Pursuant to Section 6(c) ofthe revised Procedures ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval 
Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 723.6( c), 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 ofthe Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority et out in Section 6(e) 
of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records 
(32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured 
compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the 
foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference 
(a) , has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the 
Navy. 



Executive Director