RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04843
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessments (FAs) dated 16 May 2012 and 15 August
2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The contested FAs should be removed based on the medication he
was taking while performing his FA. Some of the side effects
consisted of muscle cramps/weakness and an irregular heartbeat.
He believes the medication was the main cause for the
fluctuation in his heart rate during the 1-mile walk. He
further states - after being seen by his primary care manager
(PCM) he was placed on a new profile.
In support of the applicants appeal, he provides a drug fact
sheet for hydrochlorothiazide, VA Form 10-5345, Request for and
Authorization to Release Medical Records or Health Information,
and AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report.
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.
The applicants last five FA scores are as follows:
DATE SCORE
18 October 2011 UNSATSIFACTORY
16 November 2011 SATISFACTORY
* 16 May 2012 UNSATISFACTORY
* 15 August 2012 UNSATISFACTORY
1 October 2012 SATISFACTORY
*Contested FA scores.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicant took a
FA on 16 May 2012, where his waist measurement was a 39.00, he
accomplished 55 push-ups, 59 sit-ups, and his 1-mile walk was a
38. The result was a composite score of 70.7 - unsatisfactory
due to his heart rate after the 1-mile walk. The applicant then
took a FA on 15 August 2012, where his waist measurement was a
39.00, push-ups 60, sit-ups 60, and his 1-mile walk was a 39.
The result was a composite score of 74.2, unsatisfactory due to
his heart rate after the 1-mile walk. The applicant was put on
a medical waiver on 30 August 2012, after his second test, that
stated, No time running and no timed walking.
IAW AFI 36-2905, AFGM 3, attachment 13, Any medication that
affects the heart rate or the hearts response to exercise may
invalidate aerobic components of the FA. Chronic medications
should not be discontinued simply to allow the fitness
assessment if this would adversely impact the members health or
safety. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications or supplements of
any kind should not be a cause for exemption unless the OTC
medications/supplements are specifically recommended by a
provider and this recommendation is documented in the medical
record. Members using acute, short-term medications that result
in component exemptions should be given a temporary profile
until the medications is no longer needed. The applicant
contends he was taking medication at the time of his fitness
assessment, which would invalidate the test, but the applicant
does not have sufficient documentation to suggest he was
prescribed medication.
The DPSIM complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit
B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states he provided the required documentation to
show he was prescribed medication and the risk/side effects of
the medication which caused his failures during the contested
FAs.
The applicants response, with attachments, is at 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 is timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the contested FAs
are in error or unjust. While evidence was provided by the PCM
to show the applicants use of HCTZ, this information did not
show evidence of use prior to, or during the time periods when
the FAs were failed, only post failures. If evidence can be
provided showing prescription use verified by a PCM, the board
may reconsider his case. 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04843 in Executive Session on 23 July 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2012-04843 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 October 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 25 January 2013,
w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 February 2013.
Exhibit D. DD Form 149, dated 4 March 2013, w/atchs.
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