RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02393
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 14 Mar 12 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. As a
result of the test failure, he was evaluated by medical
personnel who determined he had a previously unidentified
medical condition and should have been profiled differently for
the FA in question. The examining physician highlighted a post
operative condition related to foot surgery that precluded the
applicant from achieving a passing score on his FA, and the 55
Medical Group Chief of Staff concurred.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of the
memo from the medical community, and his 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
Staff Sergeant (E-5) during the matter under review.
Per AFI 36-2905, AFGM 3, Fitness Program, Paragraph 10, states
that if an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is
unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the
option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility
(MTF) but his/her test will still 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 five
duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the
medical provider and the Exercise Physiologist (EP). The FA
Coordinator staff will hold scores of RegAF and AGR Airmen who
become injured or ill for five duty days to allow the Medical
and Commander reviews. Scores can be entered into the AFFMS on
the sixth duty day if the Commander does not invalidate test
results.
The applicants last six FA results:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
11 Jul 12
47.00
Unsatisfactory
14 Mar 12
63.00
Unsatisfactory
27 Jul 11
82.00
Satisfactory
22 Dec 10
63.00
Unsatisfactory
23 Sep 10
53.000
Unsatisfactory
3 Jun 10
10.00
Poor
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. On 20 Jun 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, signed
fitness score sheet, and questionnaire for the FA. The member
did not provide the requested documentation.
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 24 Sep 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. The Board notes the applicant did not take
advantage of the required process for establishing a limiting
medical condition prior to his FA, and did not submit sufficient
evidence to indicate the FA in question was administered
inappropriately or incorrectly. Moreover, the only portion of
the Fitness Assessment in question the applicant was tested on
was abdominal circumference. IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program,
exemptions for abdominal circumference are only granted in
specific circumstances, such as pregnancy or abdominal surgery.
The Board does not believe the applicants medical condition
associated with foot surgery would have precluded him from
adhering to a healthy diet and a proper food portion control
scheme that would allow him to remain within Air Force
standards. 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-2012-02393 in Executive Session on 7 Feb 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-02393 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 12 Sep 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 12.
Panel Chair
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