RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03126
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 26 Apr 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had surgery on 15 Dec 10, which resulted in him having a
hernia mesh implant. On 26 Apr 12, he failed his FA due to side
effects from his surgery.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, 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 staff sergeant (E-5).
On 26 Apr 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA,
attaining a composite score of 61.70, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment.
IAW Air Force Instruction 36-290, Fitness Program, Paragraph
2.3.2., all members must complete a Fitness Assessment
Questionnaire (FSQ) prior to taking their FA. The FSQ should be
completed no earlier than 30 calendar days (90 days for Air
Reserve Component (ARC)), but NLT 7 days prior to FA to provide
time for medical evaluation, when indicated. (Note: Failure to
complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA.) A medical provider
must evaluate all members with health issues identified on the
FSQ prior to the FA. The member must notify the Unit Fitness
Program Manager of the assessment/training clearance status from
the provider.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting the applicant did not
provide any documentation to substantiate a pre-existing
condition which would exempt his participation in the 26 Apr 12
fitness assessment.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments,
is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 15 Oct 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 his hernia mesh implant caused his 26 April 2012
Fitness Assessment (FA) failure. We note the comments of the
Air Force Office of primary responsibility indicating the
applicant did not provide any medical documentation to
substantiate his claim that he should have been exempt from the
contested FA; however, after a careful review of the applicants
complete submission, we believe a preponderance of the evidence
indicates that relief is warranted. In this respect, we note
the applicants commander provided a supporting statement citing
a letter provided by the applicants doctor and noting his
consistent performance on previous FAs as the basis for his
belief the applicants FA failure was indeed attributable to his
mesh implant. Additionally, we note the applicant was exempt
from the cardio, sit-up, and push-up components of his FA that
followed. Therefore, in view of the above, we recommend the
applicants records 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 his
26 April 2012 Fitness Assessment 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-2012-03126 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 13, 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 11 Jul 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 24 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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