RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00877 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. He be rendered eligible to take the Weighted Airman Promotion 
System (WAPS) test for cycle 10E7. 

 

2. He be considered for supplemental promotion consideration 
during cycle cycle 10E7. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He missed promotion testing during cycle 10E7, due to medical 
conditions. 

 

In Jan 10, he was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and developed a 
severe allergic reaction after performing his fitness test. The 
allergic reaction was not properly treated which caused him to 
develop bronchitis and pneumonia. He was prescribed Sudafed, 
which causes drowsiness and he believes that the Sudafed combined 
with his hypo-active thyroid led him to show up at the wrong time 
for WAPS testing. He was supposed to test on 16 Feb 11, but 
missed his testing time due to these medical issues. 

 

Based on the evidence and medical recommendation from his health 
care provider, he wishes a favorable consideration of his request 
to WAPS test for cycle 10E7. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides e-mail 
communications, a copy of a letter from his physician, and 
excerpts from his medical records. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of 
technical sergeant (E-6). 

 


Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the 
Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts 
in this Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial. DPSOE states the applicant was 
scheduled to WAPS test for cycle 10E7 on 16 Feb 10 at 0700 hours 
and signed the notification acknowledging the appointment. His 
commander was notified that he missed the appointment. In 
accordance with the governing instruction, failure to report for 
scheduled testing renders an airman ineligible for promotion 
consideration unless the immediate commander approves 
rescheduling within 10 workdays. On 17 Feb 10, the applicant’s 
commander denied his request to reschedule the test date. 
Subsequently, his promotion eligibility status (PES) code was 
updated to “P,” rendering him ineligible for promotion 
consideration for cycle 10E7. 

 

DPSOE acknowledges that the applicant provides a letter from his 
physician stating he was being treated for hypothyroidism and an 
upper respiratory infection. However, the physician specifically 
states that he could not testify that the medical condition and 
the medications the applicant was taking were the absolute cause 
of his failure to report for testing at the designated time. 
DPSOE notes the applicant makes mention that he was scheduled to 
test the day after a Federal holiday, which could have been the 
confusion as to the date and time of testing. It would not be 
fair or equitable to any of his peers who may have been dealing 
with similar situations and non-selected for promotion. 

 

The DPSOE complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant responded by reiterating his original contentions; 
however, he notes that he did show up for the testing, but 
thought the show time was 0730 hours instead of 0700 hours. He 
goes into detail about his medical conditions and how he was 
misdiagnosed, however, since that time he has been properly 
diagnosed and treated for these conditions. He states that 
coupled with having sleep apnea along with the other medical 
conditions, it is a perfect recipe for failure. 

 

He believes he was a victim of an injustice and would like to be 
given a chance to test in the cycle he missed due to receiving 
poor health care. His lack of focus has caused him to perform at 


a lower level than he is capable of which caused him to receive a 
lower performance rating than normal. 

 

The cycle 11E7 results were released and he was not selected for 
promotion. His scores dropped 9 points from last year, which he 
attributes to his conditions that have prevented him from 
performing to his best potential. 

 

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

 

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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After reviewing 
the complete evidence of record, including the analyis and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility, 
we believe relief is warranted. In this regard, we are persuaded 
by the evidence presented that his ability to focus and recall 
information was impeded due to the various ailments he was 
undergoing at that time. Although it appears there was no error 
in this case and the applicant’s commander’s decision to deny him 
a second opportunity to test was within his discretionary 
authority, we believe the applicant’s claim that he made every 
effort to be at his scheduled promotion testing appointment on 
time is supported by a totality of the evidence presented. In 
view of this and in the interest of equity and justice, we elect 
to resolve any doubt in this matter in the applicant’s favor. 
Therefore we recommend his records be corrected as indicated 
below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 16 February 
2010, he was granted a waiver of the "No Show" for the Weighted 
Airman Promotion System (WAPS) testing policy. 

 

It is further recommended that he be provided supplemental 
consideration for promotion to the grade of master sergeant (E-7) 
for the 10E7 cycle. 

 

If AFPC discovers any adverse factors during or subsequent to 
supplemental consideration that are separate and apart, and 


unrelated to the issues involved in this application that would 
have rendered the applicant ineligible for the promotion, such 
information will be documented and presented to the Board for a 
final determination on the his qualifications for the promotion. 

 

 

If supplemental promotion consideration results in the selection 
for promotion to the higher grade, immediately after such 
promotion, the records shall be corrected to show that he was 
promoted to the higher grade on the date of rank established by 
the supplemental promotion and that he is entitled to all pay, 
allowances, and benefits of such grade as of that date. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00877 in Executive Session on 29 Sep 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 4 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letters, Applicant, dated 19 May 11 and 4 Oct 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair