RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01564
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 15 Oct 10 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had an undiagnosed medical condition which should have
precluded him from participating in the contested FA. A
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on his right shoulder completed
after the FA revealed tendonitis and a labrum tear in his right
shoulder.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of a
Medical Provider Memorandum from a Physicians Assistant (PA)
and his Report of Individual Fitness from AFFMS.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of
Staff Sergeant (E-5) during the matter under review.
On 15 Oct 10, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
attained an unsatisfactory score, completing only 16 pushups.
Subsequently, he failed FAs on 17 Dec 10, 16 Mar 11, and
3 Jan 12.
On 9 Mar 12, a PA annotated on a Medical Provider Form stating
Based on the those findings (tendonitis and a labrum tear in
his right shoulder) and treatment, the member likely failed
pushups secondary to shoulder abnormalities and would have been
exempted from pushups if the evaluation was done prior to the
fitness testing on 15 Oct 10.
If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable
to complete all required components, he/she has the option of
being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but
his/her test will count unless rendered invalid by the Unit
Commander. The FA Coordinator (FAC) or Unit Fitness Program
Manager (UFPM) holds scores of RegAF and Active Guard/Reserve
(AGR) Airmen who become injured or ill for five duty days to
allow Medical and Commander review. Scores can be entered in
AFFMS on the sixth day if the Commander does not invalidate the
results.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. On 10 May 12, a memorandum was
sent to the applicant requesting additional documentation,
specifically, a completed AF Form 108, Air Force Physical
Fitness and Intervention Processing, indicating he had a
preexisting condition that contributed to his FA failure. The
applicant did not provide the requested documentation.
Therefore, recommend the FA in question not be deleted from
AFFMS.
A complete copy of the 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 30 Aug 12 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
We note the medical documentation the applicant submitted
reflects a back strain/injury of some type; however, we do not
find it sufficient to recommend the contested FA be invalidated.
In this respect we note that even if the applicant should have
been exempted from the push-up portion of the contested FA, the
applicant still would have received an overall rating of
unsatisfactory. Therefore, 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01564 in Executive Session on 4 Dec 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Mar 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 14 Aug 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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