RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01714
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her 24 Mar 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She had an undiagnosed medical condition which should have
precluded her from participating in the contested FA. Despite
her repeated visits to her Primary Care Manager (PCM) her
condition was misdiagnosed as low back pain associated with the
Jul 10 birth of her child. It was not until after the contested
FA that she was finally diagnosed with a herniated disc, pinched
sciatic nerve, and coccyx (tailbone) abnormality, all of which
precluded her from preparing for the contested FA.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provides copies of a
memo from her commander requesting the FA be removed, a memo
from her PCM, and an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition
Report; two AF Forms 422, Notification of Air Force Members
Qualification Status; and, her Individual FA History.
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
Technical Sergeant (E-6) during the matter under review.
On 24 Mar 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
attained an unsatisfactory score.
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 of the applicants request to
remove the FA score in question. However, DPSIM recommends the
cardio, pushup, and sit-up components of the applicants
24 Mar 11 FA be updated to reflect Exempt, but the abdominal
circumference remains in the AFMMS. The applicant was given an
AF Form 469, dated 27 Apr 11, and an AF IMT 422, dated
16 May 11, exempting her from the 1.5 mile run, pushups, and
sit-ups; however, all members are required to complete an
abdominal circumference. This change will result in an overall
composite score of 48.00 (Unsatisfactory.)
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 19 Jun 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an injustice. The applicant
contends her medical condition precluded her from passing the
contested Fitness Assessment (FA). After a thorough review of
the evidence of record and the applicants complete submission,
we believe a preponderance of the evidence supports corrective
action. While we note the comments from AFPC/DPSIM indicating
all members are required to complete the abdominal circumference
portion of the FA, we believe the documentation submitted by the
applicant, specifically, the documentation signed by a Nurse
Practitioner indicating she should not have taken the FA during
this period, and her commanders request to remove the FA in
question, is sufficient for us to recommend granting the
requested relief. Therefore, we believe the applicants records
should 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 (FA), dated 24 March 2011, be declared void
and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01714 in Executive Session on 10 Oct 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 8 May 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 31 May 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jun 12.
Panel Chair
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