RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01855
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 10 Aug 10 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS), or
the sit-ups component portion of the FA be declared void and
marked as exempt.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had an undiagnosed medical condition which should have
precluded him from participating in the contested FA. Prior to
the FA in question he was feeling fine and had no health
concerns. While performing the sit-up portion of the FA he felt
something in his back pop and started experiencing pain. He
could not complete enough sit-ups to pass. He was able to get
an appointment with his care provider the next day and began
receiving treatment.
On 30 Aug 10, he was informed his commander decided to let the
FA failure stand.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of
multiple pages of his Chronological Records of Medical Care from
his medical records.
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 10 Aug 10, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
received an unsatisfactory score, failing to complete a
sufficient number of sit-ups.
Per AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Air Force Guidance Memo, 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.
If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit
Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then
be required to retest within 5 duty days or when capable based
on the recommendations of the medical provider. The FA
Coordinator (FAC) will hold scores of RegAF and AGR Airmen who
become injured or ill for 5 duty days to allow for Medical and
Commander reviews. FA scores can be entered in AFFMS on the 6th
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 indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. On 31 May 12, a memorandum was sent to
the applicant requesting additional documentation, specifically,
copies of his AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report,
AF Form 422 Physical Profile Serial Report, and AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing,
indicating he had a preexisting condition that contributed to
the failure. The applicant did not provide the requested
documentation. Therefore, the FA in question should 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 AFPC/DPSIM and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim
of an error of injustice. While the Board acknowledges the
significant quantity of documentation submitted by the
applicant, without the recommendation of a licensed medical
professional indicating the applicants medical condition was
the cause of the FA failure in question, the Board is not
inclined to substitute its judgment for what appears to be a
reasoned decision on the part of the applicants commander.
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-2012-01855 in Executive Session on 13 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 9 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 24 Aug 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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