RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01299

XXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 06 Oct 2011 and 30 Nov 2012 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had a medical condition during the contested FAs, which precluded him from obtaining satisfactory overall ratings.

He was taken to the hospital the night before 06 Oct 201l FA for loss of breath and was diagnosed with bronchitis. 

He was prescribed medication which has a side effect of weight gain. 

The medical condition has been validated through a medical
evaluation.  

The applicant’s 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 technical sergeant (E-6).

On 06 Oct 2011, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained a composite score of 71.00, unsatisfactory.  

The applicant provided medical documents indicating that on the night of 6 Oct 2011, he was diagnosed with bronchitis, and treated with medication.

On 30 Nov 2012, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained a composite score of 60.22, unsatisfactory. 

  
Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed to complete the cardio component of the FA, dated 06 Oct 20 and the abdominal circumference of the FA, dated 30 Nov 2012.

A similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to insufficient evidence to support the request.

The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows:

Date 
Composite Score
Rating
30 Apr 2013
72.00 
Unsatisfactory
*30 Nov 2012
60.22
Unsatisfactory
30 Mar 2012
90.33
Excellent
09 Nov 2011
83.67
Satisfactory
*06 Oct 2011
71.00
Unsatisfactory

* Contested FA

In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, if an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander within five days of the assessment.  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 five duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the medical provider and the Exercise Physiologist (EP).

In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, to determine overall fitness the Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per three component areas:  Aerobic Fitness (1.5 mile run), Body Composition (abdominal circumference measurement), and Muscular Fitness (number of push-ups and sit-ups completed within one minute each).  Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit-ups.  To determine individual composite fitness scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific fitness score charts.  An unsatisfactory is a composite score less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial and states, in part, that although the applicant has provided medical documentation indicating that on 6 Oct 2011 he was diagnosed with bronchitis, he had not provided a letter from the commander invalidating each of the FAs.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/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, with attachments, was forwarded to the applicant on 13 Dec 2013 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).

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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 error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's 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 for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  While the applicant has provided medical records confirming a medical condition, he has not met his burden of proving how this condition precluded him from successfully completing the contested FA.  In this respect, we note the letter from the applicant’s medical provider indicating that his medication could be associated with weight gain; however, no letter from the commander was provided requesting the FA be invalidated.  Moreover, the applicant’s submission does not contain an AF Form 422 stating his profile exemptions or the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he was required to complete prior to completing the assessment. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request.  However, 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 material 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-2013-01299 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Ms. XXXXXXXX, Chair
	Ms. XXXXXXXX, Vice Chair
	Ms. XXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Feb 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Oct 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Dec 13.




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                                   Chair