RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05799 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA), dated 15 February 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He failed this assessment under the belief that he was 100 percent healthy. He later found out that a third degree ankle sprain incurred on duty in August 2011 was not 100 percent healed. He reinjured his ankle during this assessment. He passed the assessment on 1 August 2011 just prior to the injury and has passed two assessments while on profile for the lingering effects of the injury. He had a torn Anterior Talofibular ligament and that injury could not be detected without an MRI. He did not realize how unstable his ankle was when he confirmed that he was ready for the assessment. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from the family practice clinic, excerpts of his medical records and his fitness assessment score sheet. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior airman. A resume of the applicant’s FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 14 Nov 12 86.00 Satisfactory 4 May 12 88.00 Satisfactory *15 Feb 12 65.90 Unsatisfactory 1 Aug 11 79.60 Satisfactory 16 May 11 67.70 Unsatisfactory 8 Nov 10 85.00 Satisfactory * Contested FAs The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial; however, it is recommended that the cardio component of the FA be updated to reflect “exempt.” The applicant took his FA on 15 February 2012, scoring a composite score of 65, unsatisfactory. He included medical records, but did not include the AF Form 422 or 469. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, states if the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the unit commander may invalidate the test results. The airman will then be required to retest within 5 duty days or when capable based on the recommendation of the medical provider and the exercise physiologist. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional 7 days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. The applicant’s primary care manager validated the ankle injury and stated that it stemmed from a previous injury. It should be noted that even with the validation, the commander did not invalidate the applicant’s fitness assessment. The military treatment facility validated the applicant had an ankle injury that affected his ability to perform the cardio component of the FA. DPSIM recommends exempting the cardio component of the 15 February 2012 FA. There is no evidence that any other portion should be invalidated or exempted. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 May 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ 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. We took note of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to warrant removal of the contested FA in its entirety. Therefore, no basis exists upon which to recommend favorable consideration of his request to remove the contested FA from the AFFMS. 4. Notwithstanding the above determination, we believe some relief is warranted. We took note of the recommendation of the office of primary responsibility to “exempt” the applicant from the cardio component of the contested FA and agree the record should be corrected accordingly. The applicant has provided a memorandum from his primary care manager attesting that his injury had a direct impact on his ability to pass the cardio component of the contested FA. Based on the foregoing, we believe the cardio component should be corrected to reflect “exempt” in the AFFMS. Our recommended change will result in an overall composite fitness score of 85.50 (Satisfactory). Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected to the extent indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show the cardio component of the Fitness Assessment dated 15 February 2012, be amended to reflect “exempt” in the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-05799 in Executive Session on 12 September 2013 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Dec 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 29 Apr 13. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 May 13.