RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04711
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His two fitness assessment (FA) failures dated 13 Oct 10 and
14 Jan 11 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management
System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His two FA failures were due to a medical reason that was later
discovered to be Asthma and he was not receiving treatment for it
during the assessments.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a
doctors statement, AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report
and medical records.
The applicants 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 staff sergeant.
In a letter dated 17 Nov 11, the Family Practice Physician noted
the applicant had been complaining of rib pain and shortness of
breath which resulted in one emergency room visit in Jan 11 as
well as multiple clinic visits.
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:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicants
diagnosis has been confirmed; however, after review of his
fitness test history, the applicant has been able to pass
the fitness assessments prior to and after the tests in
question.
On 13 Oct 10, the applicant tested on all four components; he
scored 44.90 points for the cardio test; 15.10 points for
abdominal circumference; 6.80 points for pushups, and
6.00 points for sit-ups. On 14 Jan 11, he scored 27.10 points
for the cardio test; 15.50 points for abdominal circumference;
8.40 points for pushups, and 6.50 points for sit-ups.
The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states he disagrees with the Air Force advisory
opinion because he could have had Asthma well before he had
difficulty breathing during his FA. During the period in
question, he attended all Be Well classes provided at the
Health and Wellness Center (HAWC). In addition, he attended the
Great 8 physical improvement course while getting treatment
and, as a result, he was able to pass his next two FAs.
The applicants complete submission 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 an error or injustice warranting
relief. In this respect, we note the applicant while undergoing
doctors care was found to have exercise-induced asthma which,
according to his doctor, may have contributed to his inability
to pass his fitness assessments. As such. we find the evidence
submitted in support of his appeal sufficient to conclude that
he had a medical condition that should have excluded him from
testing. Considering the potentially harmful consequences of
the subject actions on the applicants career, we believe the
interest of justice would best be served by removing the Oct 10
and Jan 11 unsatisfactory fitness assessments scores from his
records. Accordingly, we recommend his records 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the
Fitness Assessments (FA) dated 13 October 2010 and
14 January 2011, be, declared void and removed from his records.
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The following members of the Board considered BC-2011-04711 in
Executive Session on 22 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 30 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSIM, Letter, dated 9 Dec 11.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 23 Dec 11.
Exhibit D. Applicants Letter, dated 16 Dec 11
Panel Chair
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