RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02462

  xxxxxx		COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 13 Mar 13 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, specifically abdominal pain, which 
occurred during the contested FA and precluded him from 
obtaining an overall satisfactory rating.

The medical condition has been validated through two memoranda 
from his medical provider indicating he sustained an injury 
during his FA, which caused abdominal pain in the right lower 
abdomen.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade 
of Staff Sergeant (E-5) at the time of the contested FA.  

On 13 Mar 13 the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
obtained an overall “Unsatisfactory” score of 73.70.  
Additionally, the applicant only completed 36 of the 42 minimum 
required “Sit-ups” for males under 30.

On 14 Mar 13, the applicant provided a DD FM 6889, Individual 
Sick Slip, placing him on bed rest from 14 Mar 13 to 15 Mar 13.
 
On 15 Mar 13, he was seen at the San Antonio Military Medical 
Center (SAMMC) and diagnosed with constipation/abdominal pain.  
On 21 Mar 13, a memorandum from the applicant’s medical provider 
at SAMMC, states he was under his physicians care, with clinic 
visits on 14 and 21 Mar 13 and currently under a medical 
evaluation that precludes his ability to perform Physical 
Training (PT).  

On 21 Mar 13, a memorandum from the 359th MDG/MDOS, indicates the 
applicant sustained “Abdominal pain in the right lower abdomen” 
during the contested FA.  In the finding the medical provider 
recommends “No change to the member’s current medical clearance 
limitations is warranted and I feel he will be able to 
successfully pass if he is able to retest in 7-10 days, if 
symptoms have resolved.”    

IAW AFI 36-2905; Atch 1, Para 10, “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.” Atch 1, 
Para 10a, “If the medical evaluation validates the 
illness/injury, the Unit Commander may invalidate the test 
results;” Para 2.12.3., “If a member is unable to complete any 
required portion of the AF Fitness Program (e.g., FA, FIP 
session, intervention classes), the member must receive written 
waiver/approval (Table 4.3.) from the Unit CC.”

The applicant’s last 5 FA results are as follows:

Date 
Composite 
Score
Sit-ups
Rating
10 Jun 2013
92.70
64
Excellent
*13 Mar 2013
73.70
36
Unsatisfactory
12 Apr 2012	
91.60
53
Excellent
20 Oct 2011
88.70
51
Satisfactory
13 Apr 2011
89.70
59
Satisfactory
*Contested FA
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends approval of the applicant’s request to 
remove the FA dated 13 Mar 13, stating “it is apparent the 
applicant’s ability to complete the FA was hindered by an 
illness/injury.”  

DPSIM references, AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Paragraph 10: 
"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." While there is no evidence that the commander 
invalidated the results, based on the evidence, they conclude 
the applicant had a medical condition that presented itself 
during the FA.  Specifically the statements provided from both 
his health care provider and SAMMC validate injury/illness.   

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 
is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was 
forwarded to the applicant on 20 Sep 13 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After 
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant’s contentions, 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 
contested FA should be declared void. Although the applicant has 
not provided a letter from his commander invalidating the FA, he 
has provided two statements from his medical provider and the 
San Antonio Military Medical Center who clearly indicate that he 
had an illness during the contested FA. Additionally, the 
applicant provided an “Individual Sick Slip” and medical 
documents which indicates he had abdominal pain and underwent a 
medical procedure to remedy his condition. Given the evidence, 
it is apparent the applicant’s ability to complete the FA was 
hindered by an illness/injury.  In view of this and noting that 
other than the contested FA, his FA history reflects that he has 
never previously scored less than 50 sit-ups and has scored 
“Satisfactory” or “Excellent” on all FAs to date, we find a 
totality of the evidence supports favorable consideration of 
this request.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records 
be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the 
Fitness Assessment, dated 13 Mar 2013 be declared void and 
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-02462 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Chair
	, Vice Chair
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-02462 was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Jun 13, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Sep 13 w/atchs.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Sep 13.
	



                                   
                                   Chair