RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04343
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His official military records be corrected by having his Fitness
Assessment (FA), dated 30 Sep 11, declared void and removed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He sustained a lower back injury in Sep 11, and then during the
sit-up portion of his FA on 30 Sep 11 he aggravated the injury.
Therefore, he was unable to complete the minimum number of sit-
ups required to pass the assessment.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a supporting
memorandum from a physicians assistant, a memo from his
headquarters squadron commander asking the assessment be
removed, and his individual fitness history.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted
from the applicants master personnel records, are described in
the letter prepared by the Air Force office of responsibility
which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence
of an error or injustice. AFI 36-2905, FITNESS PROGRAM, states:
1. Paragraph 2.3.2.: All members taking the FA must
complete the Fitness Screening Questionnaire (FSQ).
2. Paragraph 2.3.2.1.: The FSQ should be completed no
earlier than 30 calendar days, but NLT 7 days, prior to the FA
to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated.
3. Paragraph 2.3.2.2.: A medical provider must evaluate all
members with health issues identified on the FSQ prior to the FA.
The member completed the FSQ prior to his FA and did not
identify his medical conditions on the FSQ. The member tested
on all four components of the FA. The member did not meet the
minimum requirement for the sit-up component of the FA. Although
the applicants diagnosis has been confirmed, no physician has
indicated that this injury in fact contributed to his inability to
pass the FA.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 16 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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 an injustice. The applicant contends he
aggravated his back injury during the sit-up portion of his fitness
assessment (FA) and should therefore have his FA declared void and
removed from his Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS)
records. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the
applicants submission, we believe a preponderance of the evidence
supports corrective action. We note the comments from AFPC/DPSIM
stating that no physician has indicated that the members injury
contributed to his inability to pass the FA; however, we believe
the supporting statement from the Physicians Assistant indicating
the applicant had been treated for low back strain prior to the
date of his FA, and that the aggravation of said injury prevented
him from completing the assessment, provides a sufficient basis to
recommend relief be granted. Therefore, we believe the applicants
records should be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his
30 Sep 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04343 in Executive Session on 15 May 12, 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 13 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 6 Dec 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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