RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04361
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her 29 Sep 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be removed from the Air
Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She received an unsatisfactory score on her FA due to the
medication (Lisinopril-HCTZ) she was prescribed for her high
blood pressure. Although she was experiencing dizziness prior to
her FA, she did not indicate such on the fitness screening
questionnaire (FSQ); however, she did ask the personnel at the
testing office if she should test and was advised not to test
until she was seen by her primary care manager (PCM). She then
contacted her commander and Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM)
and was told that she was not on a medical profile that exempts
her from completing the walk. She decided to take the test to
avoid having a late test date. She further notes that after
receiving the unsatisfactory score, she discussed her medical
concerns with the commander and UFPM. Her commander then advised
her to seek medical care.
In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of
documents extracted from her military personnel and service
medical records.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the grade of master sergeant (E-7).
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting that Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, Fitness Program, states the service
member must complete the FSQ prior to the FA. The medical
provider must evaluate all service members with health issues
noted on the FSQ prior to the FA. The applicant completed the
FSQ prior to her FA, but did not identify her medical concerns on
the FSQ. If the applicant had indicated her concerns on the FSQ,
a medical provider would have evaluated her for those concerns
prior to the FA. Also, although the applicants medication has
been confirmed as possibly causing the increase in her heart rate
and dizziness, the medication is not identified in the governing
instruction as a medication affecting FA participation.
The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
She completed the FSQ prior to her FA and indicated she was
experiencing light headedness, dizziness, and blackouts. The
Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) did not want her to test due to
what she indicated on the questionnaire. Her commander, who is a
medical doctor and UFPM felt that since she had previously tested
with the medical condition (heart murmur), that it would be
alright for her to test. In order for her to take the FA she had
to complete another FSQ indicating she was not having any
problems. The original FSQ was shredded by FAC personnel.
However, no one realized it was the medication causing her low
blood pressure and increased heart rate. Although, the
medication is not listed as a medication affecting FA
participation, it should be on list indicating the heart rate
could be affected. She has since been prescribed a different
medication and has been able to pass her FA with no problems.
The applicants complete response, 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 a
thorough review of the evidence provided by the applicant, to
include the supporting statement from her Family Practice
Physician Assistant, we believe she has raised sufficient doubt
that her medication adversely impacted her performance during the
contested fitness assessment. Therefore, to preclude the
possibility of an injustice to the applicant, we recommend that
her 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 the APPLICANT, be corrected to show that her Fitness
Assessment, dated 29 September 2011, be removed from the Air
Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) database.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04361 in Executive Session on 5 Jun 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIMC, dated 6 Dec 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Dec 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 9 Jan 12, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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