RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05799
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessment (FA), dated 15 February 2012, be removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He failed this assessment under the belief that he was 100
percent healthy. He later found out that a third degree ankle
sprain incurred on duty in August 2011 was not 100 percent
healed. He reinjured his ankle during this assessment. He
passed the assessment on 1 August 2011 just prior to the injury
and has passed two assessments while on profile for the
lingering effects of the injury. He had a torn Anterior
Talofibular ligament and that injury could not be detected
without an MRI. He did not realize how unstable his ankle was
when he confirmed that he was ready for the assessment.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from
the family practice clinic, excerpts of his medical records and
his fitness assessment score sheet.
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.
A resume of the applicants FA results are as follows:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
14 Nov 12
86.00
Satisfactory
4 May 12
88.00
Satisfactory
*15 Feb 12
65.90
Unsatisfactory
1 Aug 11
79.60
Satisfactory
16 May 11
67.70
Unsatisfactory
8 Nov 10
85.00
Satisfactory
* Contested FAs
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility which is at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial; however, it is recommended that
the cardio component of the FA be updated to reflect exempt.
The applicant took his FA on 15 February 2012, scoring a
composite score of 65, unsatisfactory. He included medical
records, but did not include the AF Form 422 or 469.
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, states if the medical evaluation
validates the illness/injury, the unit commander may invalidate
the test results. The airman will then be required to retest
within 5 duty days or when capable based on the recommendation
of the medical provider and the exercise physiologist. If an
AF Form 422 is required, an additional 7 days will be allowed
for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. The
applicants primary care manager validated the ankle injury and
stated that it stemmed from a previous injury. It should be
noted that even with the validation, the commander did not
invalidate the applicants fitness assessment.
The military treatment facility validated the applicant had an
ankle injury that affected his ability to perform the cardio
component of the FA. DPSIM recommends exempting the cardio
component of the 15 February 2012 FA. There is no evidence that
any other portion should be invalidated or exempted.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 10 May 2013, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no
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
note of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we find insufficient evidence of an
error or injustice to warrant removal of the contested FA in its
entirety. Therefore, no basis exists upon which to recommend
favorable consideration of his request to remove the contested
FA from the AFFMS.
4. Notwithstanding the above determination, we believe some
relief is warranted. We took note of the recommendation of the
office of primary responsibility to exempt the applicant from
the cardio component of the contested FA and agree the record
should be corrected accordingly. The applicant has provided a
memorandum from his primary care manager attesting that his
injury had a direct impact on his ability to pass the cardio
component of the contested FA. Based on the foregoing, we
believe the cardio component should be corrected to reflect
exempt in the AFFMS. Our recommended change will result in an
overall composite fitness score of 85.50 (Satisfactory).
Accordingly, 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show the cardio
component of the Fitness Assessment dated 15 February 2012, be
amended to reflect exempt in the Air Force Fitness Management
System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05799 in Executive Session on 12 September 2013
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 29 Apr 13.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 May 13.
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