RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04401
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her 26 April 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be declared void
and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her FA failure was the result of a pre-existing medical
condition (Rheumatoid Arthritis).
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 senior airman (E-4).
On 27 March 2012, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422,
Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, which
exempted her from all components of the FA, except for her
abdominal circumference (AC) assessment, until 29 May 2012.
On 26 April 2012, the applicant participated in the contested FA
during which her AC component was recorded as 37.00 inches,
resulting in an overall score of 48.00 points, which constituted
an unsatisfactory assessment.
On 26 April 2012, the applicants medical provider indicated on
an AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention
Processing, that she was currently in workup for possible
underlying rheumatologic disorder and recommended the deletion
of her fitness failure while the medical workup was pending.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting the applicant tested in
accordance with her profile (waist measurement only) and did not
obtain a passing score. Per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-
2905, Fitness Program, paragraph 4.2, all members will complete
an AC assessment unless exempted from the AC component of the
FA. In this case, the applicant was not cleared to be exempt
from the AC component. Although, the applicants medical
provider recommended the removal of her 26 April 2012 FA, only
the commander has the authority to delete an FA and not under
these circumstances. The commander can only recommend the
removal of a fitness score when a member is unable to complete
the FA due to a medical condition which is validated by a
medical practitioner. Nevertheless, in this case, the removal
of the FA is not an authorized action.
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 25 January 2013 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. The
applicant contends that a pre-existing medical condition
(rheumatoid arthritis) prevented a passing score during her
contested 26 April 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA). After a
thorough review of the evidence presented, to include a
statement from the applicants nurse practitioner that the pain
associated with her rheumatology condition limited her ability
to engage in physical fitness training, we believe a
preponderance of the evidence supports corrective action. While
we note the comments by AFPC/DPSIM indicating the applicant
tested in accordance with her profile, we find it reasonable to
conclude that her contested FA failure was attributable to her
medical condition. Therefore, we recommend the applicants
records 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 her
Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 26 April 2012, 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-2012-04401 in Executive Session on 4 June 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 September 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 21 January 2013,
w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 January 2013.
Panel Chair
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