RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02928
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessment (FA) score recorded on 10 May 2012 be
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 8 May 2012, he was prescribed a new medication. He was
unaware that the medication would have an effect on his heart
rate. On 10 May 2012, he was scheduled for his FA and took his
medication as prescribed. After completing the test, he
received a failing score because his heart rate was too high.
He made an appointment with his primary care manager (PCM) who
informed him that he should not have taken the medication for at
least two days prior to testing.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the grade of Technical Sergeant (TSgt), E-6.
By letter dated 19 July 2012, AFPC/DPSIMC (Exhibit B) requested
the applicant provide additional supporting documentation to
substantiate his claim; specifically, documentation from his
medical provider indicating the name and type of medication
prescribed as well as his signed FA score sheet and fitness
questionnaire.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial because the applicant did not fail
the contested FA due to an elevated heart rate. DPSIM states
the applicant is contending that he failed the FA due to an
elevated heart rate; however, a review of his fitness assessment
shows that he scored above the required minimum in the cardio
component. The applicant failed the fitness assessment because
he did not achieve enough points in the abdominal component
which, when combined with the cardio component would give him an
overall score of 75 points or more to achieve at least a
satisfactory score. His AC and cardio scores gave him an
overall composite score of 71.88 (Unsatisfactory).
The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterates his previous contentions and summary of
the events of 10 May 2012. He further states that his PCM
provided a memorandum that clearly states the medication has an
effect on the heart rate. In AFI 36-2905 Table A13.1 it also
states that amphetamines "may raise the pulse" and that patients
should consider a drug holiday prior to taking a fitness
assessment, which he did for his next two FAs. In the span of
four months following his May test he completed two more FAs.
He stopped taking his medication one week prior to each test
which allowed his heart rate to be lower causing his score to be
higher in the cardio category. During the 10 May 2012 FA, the
medication did have a significant effect on his heart rate which
caused him to lose a substantial amount of points. He was not
aware of this information until after the FA was administered
and he had spoken with his PCM.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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. In this
respect, we note that although the evidence of record indicates
that the side effect of the medication impacted the applicants
score on the cardio component of the contested FA, we see no
evidence of error or impropriety in the execution of the FA.
The evidence of record indicates the applicants unsatisfactory
score was the result of his AC measurement, as he scored above
the required minimum in the cardio component. Therefore, we
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility that the FA should not be
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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 26 March 2013, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-02928:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 5 June 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIMC, dated 19 July 2012.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIM, dated 10 October 2012,
w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 October 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.
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