RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03341
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
____________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 27 March and 22 May 2012,
be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
____________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His diagnosed medical condition of syncope precluded him from
achieving passing fitness scores.
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 master sergeant (E-7).
The applicant suffers from a documented medical condition called
near syncope1. During mid-December 2011 through 6 June 2012, the
applicant was cleared to participate in the one mile walk
component of the FA. In February 2012, he was medically cleared
to participate in all components of the FA.
1 Fainting/temporary loss of consciousness, The Journal of the American
Medical Association, 8 Sep 04, Vol 292, No. 10
On 27 March 2012, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining
a composite score of 62.80, which constituted an unsatisfactory
assessment.
On 22 May 2012, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining a
composite score of 38.80, which constituted an unsatisfactory
assessment.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends the applicants record be corrected to
reflect he was exempt from the cardio component of his 30 March
2012 and 22 May 2012 FAs, which would result in him attaining
passing scores for both FAs. According to the documentation
provided by the applicant, he was diagnosed with syncope
subsequent to these FAs and said condition precluded him from
attaining a passing score in either assessment.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation 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 29 October 2012 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 error or injustice warranting
partial-relief. The applicant contends that his subsequent
diagnosis of syncope prevented him from attaining passing scores
during his 27 March 2012 and 22 May 2012 Fitness Assessments
(FAs). After a thorough review of the evidence of record and
the applicants complete submission, we agree with the opinion
and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility (OPR) indicating the applicants records should
be corrected to reflect he was exempt from the cardio components
of the contested FAs, which will result in him attaining passing
scores for each FA. We note the advisory opinion provided
erroneously refers to a 30 March 2012 FA, but have since been
advised they were referring to the contested 27 March 2012 FA.
While we note the applicant is requesting that both FA scores be
declared void and removed from his records, we believe the
remedy recommended by the Air Force OPR represents full and
fitting relief in this case. Accordingly, we recommend the
applicants record be corrected to the extent 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 he was
exempt from the cardio component of his 27 March 2012 and 22 May
2012 Fitness Assessments (FA), resulting in him attaining
overall passing scores satisfactory and excellent, respectively.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03341 in Executive Session on 21 March 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03341 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 July 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 October 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 October 2012.
Panel Chair
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