RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03350 XXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 28 Feb 13 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was being treated for an injury to his left leg prior to the contested FA. During the cardio portion his injury manifested and he was unable to finish the assessment. In support of his request, the applicant has submitted medical documents indicating that he was being seen by the base medical group for pain in his legs prior to the contested FA; that on 9 Jan 12 he was medically assessed for pain in both legs following the contested FA and on 14 Feb 13 his leg pain symptoms were identified in a post-Physical Health Assessment (PHA) examination and prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, i.e., Naproxen (Aleve). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving as a Senior Airman (E-4) in the Regular Air Force. On 28 Feb 13 the applicant received an unsatisfactory score of 54.8 in the contested FA. As of 28 Oct 13, the applicant’s preceding 5 FA results were as follows: Date Composite Score Cardio Results Rating 25 Apr 13 97.25 Exempt Excellent *28 Feb 13 39.50 15:10 / 0.00 Unsatisfactory 23 Feb 12 91.80 46 / 54.80 Excellent 25 Jul 11 80.80 13:17 / 42.30 Satisfactory 26 Apr 11 73.80 13:49 / 42.30 Unsatisfactory *Contested FA A similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) on 14 Feb 14, due to lack a of supporting documentation, i.e., AF Form 422, commander’s invalidation letter. In accordance with (IAW) guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-2905_ Fitness Program AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), Attachment 1, Section 10, “If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. 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 recommendations of the medical provider/MLO 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. IAW AFI 36-2905_AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), paragraphs 2.3.2 through 2.3.2.2 All members must complete the Fitness Screening Questionnaire (FSQ) prior to FA. The FSQ should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days, but no later than 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated; however, failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA. A medical provider must evaluate all members with health issues identified on the FSQ prior to the FA. Member must notify the Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) of the assessment/training clearance status from the provider. ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the contested FA, citing the lack of a commander’s letter IAW AFI 36-2905, (AFGM5), paragraph l0b, dated 3 Jan 13. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, was forwarded to the applicant on 3 Mar 14 for review and comment within 30 days. On 7 Apr 14 the applicant submitted a letter from his commander, with attachments, requesting that the contested FA be removed from the record (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we believe he has met his burden of establishing the contested FA should be declared void. The FAAB disapproved the request, stating there was insufficient evidence to support the request and AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial based on a lack of conclusive evidence, specifically a commander’s invalidation letter. However, in response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant submits a letter from his commander requesting the contested FA be invalidated. Given the applicant provided the updated documentation, along with the medical documentation submitted with his original application indicating he in fact did have a medical condition precluding him from passing, we find a totality of the evidence supports favorable consideration of this request. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below._ ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the Fitness Assessment, dated 28 Feb 2013, be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03350 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: XXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair XXXXXXXXXXX, Member XXXXXXXXXXX, Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03350 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Jul 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 5 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 14. XXXXXXXXXXX Panel Chair