RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05847
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessments (FA) recorded on 22 September 2011,
3 December 2011, 28 February 2012, and 13 October 2012 be
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had an undiagnosed medical condition during the time of his
contested FAs. After his failed FA on 13 October 2012, he was
tested and diagnosed with exercise induced asthma which
prevented him from passing the FA as well as achieving passing
scores on previous FAs.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
AFFMS, Report of Individual Fitness, medical evaluation
memorandum, medical history narrative, and supporting documents.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in
the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-5.
A resume of the applicant's FA results is as follows:
Date Composite Score Rating
14 Mar 13 00.00 Exempt
*13 Oct 12 51.30 Unsatisfactory
14 Apr 12 78.90 Satisfactory
*28 Feb 12 32.00 Unsatisfactory
*3 Dec 11 59.70 Unsatisfactory
*22 Sep 11 65.60 Unsatisfactory
26 Oct 05 86.25 Good
* Contested FAs
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
1. AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicant
took his FAs on 22 September 2011, 3 December 2011, and
28 February 2012, but did not meet the minimum requirement for
the cardio component, with run times of 14:21, 15:19, and 17:11.
After the failed FA, the applicant took another FA two months
later and achieved a run time of 13:15, which gave him a
satisfactory fitness level score. The applicant then took
another FA on 13 October 2012, where he achieved a run time of
15:24. After this most recent FA failure, he sought medical
attention, and was diagnosed with pre-existing exercise induced
asthma and he was prescribed albuterol.
2. Albuterol as well as exercise induced asthma does not
necessarily disqualify a member from performing the cardio (run)
component of the FA. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness
Program, Table A13.1, Albuterol is listed under medications
affecting FA participation. Albuterol may affect the walk
portion of the FA, and its effects indicate May raise pulse
and does not preclude taking 1.5-mile run component. Also of
note, the Chief, Physical Standards Division, provided a Report
of Medical Evaluation on the applicant that addressed mobility
restrictions. The report did not identify any FA limitations or
effective and/or expiration dates. In short, they cannot
determine if the applicant was or should have been exempted from
the cardio component of the FAs.
The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is 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 19 August 2013 for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). To date, a response has not been received.
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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the contested FAs
are in error or unjust. The Board notes the Chief, Physical
Standards Division, provided a Report of Medical Evaluation on
the applicant that addressed mobility restrictions; however, in
the absence of confirmation from the medical provider indicating
the medical condition precludes or has precluded the applicant
from achieving passing fitness assessment scores, we find
insufficient evidence to warrant disturbing the record.
However, should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be
willing to reconsider his request. In view of the above and in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered
with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 15 October 2013, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-05847:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Dec 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Aug 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Aug 2013.
Panel Chair
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