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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC 2012 04354
Original file (BC 2012 04354.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-04354
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 2 April 2012, be removed from 
the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Prior to taking the FA in question, he had been experiencing 
knee pain.  He previously experienced this pain and was able to 
reduce it with a cold compress, medication, or ointment.  
However, during the aforementioned FA, his left knee became 
inflamed which caused a failed running score.  Upon review of 
his medical records, his Primary Care Manager (PCM) confirmed an 
underlying medical condition that should have exempted him from 
the cardio component.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a 
Medical Condition Determination for FA Test Failures memorandum 
with response and VA Form 10-5345, Request for and Authorization 
to Release Medical Records or Health Information.

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

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The 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.

________________________________________________________________

THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states that on 29 June 
2012, the applicant's commander requested a Medical Condition 
Determination for FA Test Failures.  In response, the 
applicant’s PCM indicated he had a documented medical condition 
that precluded him from achieving a passing score in a non-
exempt portion of the FA test.  A review of the applicant's 
request indicates that he experienced knee pain prior to the FA 
in question; therefore, he should not have attempted the FA.  In 
accordance with AFI 36-2905 Air Force Fitness Program, if an 
airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to 
complete all required components, he will have the option of 
being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility but his test 
will still count unless rendered invalid by the unit commander.  
If the medical condition limited his ability to complete the 
cardio portion of the FA, the correct action was to terminate it 
and seek medical attention.  If the injury was validated by a 
medical provider, the commander was authorized to invalidate the 
FA.

The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 25 April 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation, with 
attachment, was forwarded to the applicant for review and 
comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been 
received by this office (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 error or injustice to warrant 
partial relief.  Although DPSIM recommends his request be 
denied, we disagree.  In this respect, we note the applicant has 
provided a letter from his PCM stating that he had a documented 
medical condition that precluded him from achieving a passing 
score in a non-exempt portion of his FA Test.  While the 
applicant requests the entire FA be removed, in the absence of 
evidence that he should have been exempt from either the entire 
FA or other components and noting that his overall composite 
score will increase to 88.50 percent (Satisfactory), we believe 
our recommended corrective action will provide him full and 
fitting relief.  Accordingly, we recommend her records be 
corrected to the extent indicated below.

________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the cardio 
component of his FA dated 2 April 2012, be amended to reflect 
"exempt" in the Air Force Fitness Management System.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 20 June 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

     , Chair
     , Member
     , Member 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket number 
BC-2012-04354 was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 July 2012, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 April 2013, w/atch.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 April 2013.




                                   
                                   Chair


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