RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02568
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His Fitness Assessments (FA) from Aug 11 thru May 13 (dated
19 Jan 12, 11 Apr 12, 18 Jan 13 and 29 Apr 13) be declared void
and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
2. His referral EPR for the period of 27 May 11 through 26 May
12 be declared void and removed from his records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In Aug 11, he was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia but was
not treated or informed of the condition until May 13.
In support of his requests, the applicant provides a copy of his
VA Form 10-5345, Request and Authorization to Release Medical
Records or Health Information and letters from his first
sergeant and medical provider.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Oct 05, the applicant entered active duty.
He received a referral EPR for the period ending 26 May 12 for
failing to meet fitness standards.
On 16 May 13, his medical provider indorsed a letter dated
29 Apr 13 stating the applicant was diagnosed with iron
deficient anemia in 2011 and then again in 2012 but it was never
followed up. He also showed signs of a possible genetic disorder
requiring further tests and that this condition would have
precluded him from achieving a passing score on his FAs dated 19
Jan 12, 11 Apr 12, 18 Jan 13 and 29 Apr 13.
On 6 Oct 13, the applicant was honorably discharged from active
duty with a narrative reason for separation of Reduction in
Force and Reentry (RE) Code 4D which denotes Senior Airman
(SrA, E-4) with at least 9 years Total Active Federal Military
Service (TAFMS) but fewer than 16 years.
He served 7 years, 11 months and 19 days on active duty.
The applicant no longer has records in the Air Force Fitness
Management System (AFFMS).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board
(FAAB) deny the applicants request for removal of the failed
FAs due to insufficient supporting evidence. In Accordance With
(IAW) AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Air Force Guidance
Memorandum (AFGM) 2.1 dated 3 Jan 13, paragraph 10, if an airman
becomes injured or ill during the FA, they will have the option
of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF)
whether they complete the FA or not. The applicant did get
medically evaluated; however, he did not provide an invalidation
statement from his commander.
The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.
In a letter dated 8 Jan 14, the DPSIM FAAB directed that the
applicants FAs dated Aug 11 through May 13 be removed.
The complete DPSIM FAAB evaluation is at Exhibit D.
DPSID recommends approval of the applicants request to void his
referral EPR for the period ending 26 May 12 based on the DPSIM
FAABs decision to remove the failed FAs. The applicant did not
file an appeal through the Evaluation Report Appeals Board
(ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer
and Enlisted Evaluation Reports; because he is no longer on
active duty.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 15 May 14, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
F). As of this date, this office has not received a 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants
submission, we agree with the recommendations of the DPSIM FAAB
and DPSID and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an
error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend the contested
FAs and the referral EPR for the period ending 26 May 12 be
declared void and removed from his records. Accordingly, we
recommend the applicants record be corrected as 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 that the Air
Force Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt),
rendered for the period of 27 May 11 through 26 May 12 be
declared void and removed from his records.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02568 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 May 13, with atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 10 Dec 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 8 Jan 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 5 May 14.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 May 14.
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