RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03631
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) failure dated 14 Jul 11, be removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. He had a medical condition that prevented him from passing
his FA.
2. Between four and seven months prior to his FA, he was
prescribed an improper dosage of thyroid medication. As a
result, he gained 30 pounds and had a bloated appearance.
3. In late Jun 11, he was prescribed the correct medication;
however, it caused an irregular heartbeat and the medicine had a
six-week stabilization period. This affected his VO2 and body
composition component of the FA. Although he was doing physical
training (PT) three to four times a week his waist measurement
went from 38 inches to 42.5 inches over a four month period.
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 staff sergeant.
The following is a summary of the applicants fitness results:
Date Cardio Abd Push-Ups Sit-Ups Composite Fitness
Results Circum Score Level
7/12 0.00 13.50 9.50 7.00 30.00 Unsat
1/12 Exempt 15.10 10.00 Exempt 83.67 Sat
12/11 Exempt 10.60 8.70 Exempt 64.33 Unsat
9/11 42.40 6.80 10.00 8.50 67.60 Unsat
*7/11 27.10 3.70 8.80 9.00 48.60 Unsat
12/10 Exempt 14.40 10.00 10.00 86.00 Sat
2/10 39.00 21.90 10.00 10.00 80.90 Good
2/09 Exempt 22.35 10.00 10.00 84.70 Good
11/08 12.00 22.20 10.00 10.00 54.20 Poor
11/07 36.00 21.30 10.00 10.00 77.30 Good
11/06 34.00 22.05 9.00 10.00 75.05 Good
8/06 21.00 22.20 10.00 9.00 62.20 Poor
6/06 12.00 21.30 9.75 8.50 51.55 Poor
9/05 27.00 22.20 9.00 9.50 67.70 Poor
12/04 Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
2/04 12.00 21.45 9.50 10.00 52.95 Poor
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that on 10 Sep 12, a
memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional
documentation. Specifically, a signed memorandum from his
primary care manager (PCM) stating he was prescribed an improper
dosage of medication and his signed fitness questionnaire. The
applicant failed to provide the requested documentation.
However, the documentation he did provide implies he had a
medical condition that limited his ability to participate in
fitness activities. However, the email from his PCM reflects
his uncontrolled hypothyroidism could have caused a failing
FA; this comment does not indicate the medical condition
definitively caused the failed test. Additionally, the PCM
states the FA failure/weight gain may have had something to do
with insufficient synthroid dose; once again, this does not
definitively indicate the failed FA was due to a pre-existing
medical condition. The statements provided by applicants PCM
imply his medical condition negatively affected his performance
during the FA, but they are not conclusive. As a final note,
the PCM states the applicants healthcare was not mismanaged.
According to AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, patients undergoing
thyroid replacement therapy should be exempted from the cardio
component of the FA. However, the AFI does not state patients
should be exempted from the abdominal circumference (AC)
component. Under the assumption thyroid replacement therapy
applies to the applicant, the AFI does not support exempting
the AC component of the FA. The applicant has failed to provide
sufficient evidence to exempt him from the FA.
The complete 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 8 Feb 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D.) As of this date, this office has not received a
response.
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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 the Air Force office of primary responsibility
and adopt its rationale as the basis of our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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.
_______________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered BC-2012-03631 in
Executive Session on 30 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-20123631 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Jul 12, w/atchs
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 10 Sep 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Jan 13, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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