RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02587

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 12 Sep 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He could not finish his FA due to an illness, which placed him in the emergency room. Furthermore, due to miscommunication with his Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM), the required documentation of the illness/injury was not properly routed within the required 6-day window. 

In support of his claim, the applicant has submitted a letter from his UFPM and a Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical care, indicating that he had an illness, precluding him from finishing and passing the contested FA and memorandum from his UFPM (not dated) to the Force Support Squadron commander requesting removal of the contested FA from AFFMS. Due to a miscommunication, the medical documentation was never routed.  

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 Airman First Class (A1C).

On 12 Sep 12, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an overall composite score of 27.70, which constituted an “unsatisfactory” assessment.  The applicant was credited with the following component scores:  Cardio – Incomplete (INC)/0.00, Abdominal Circumference – 32.00”/20.00 points, Push-ups – 45/7.70 points, Sit-ups – 20/0.00 points.

A Standard FM 600, Record of Medical Care, dated 12 Sep 12, indicates the applicant was evaluated by a medical provider for a sore throat and body aches and was released without limitations. 


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 an Airman notifies the FAC of the presence of an illness/injury, the FAC staff (or UFPM where no FAC exists) will not input the scores in AFFMS for the time period specified below. For RegAF and AGR Airmen, the FAC (or UFPM where no FAC exists) will enter the FA results in AFFMS on the 6th duty day if the Commander does not invalidate test results or no response from the Commander is received within this timeframe;” Atch 1, Para 10b. “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 recommendations of the medical provider/MLO 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.” 

A list of the applicant’s last five FA results is as follows: 

Date 
Composite Score
Cardio
Rating
16 Jul 2013
76.60
13:19/42.30
Satisfactory
18 Apr 2013
32.00
14:02/0.00
Unsatisfactory
14 Jan 2013
33.80
13:42/0.00
Unsatisfactory
*12 Sep 2012
27.70
INC/0.00
Unsatisfactory
9 Mar 2012
88.00
12:30/49.20
Satisfactory
* Contested FA

On 7 Jan 14, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis of “Insufficient evidence; specifically medical documents to support claim.”  
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the FA dated 12 Sept 12 in AFFMS due to the lack of supporting evidence.  

DPSIM references AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (dated 1 July 201 0) AFGM 2.1 (dated 26 Jun 12), 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." The applicant did provide documentation stating he was medically evaluated; however, did not provide documentation from the commander invalidating the contested FA. 

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 24 Jan 14 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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded that he had a medical condition that precluded him from obtaining an overall satisfactory rating on the contested FA.  While the applicant has provided medical documentation indicating the 3 Apr 13 diagnosis of his condition, he has not met his burden of proving this condition precluded him from successfully completing the contested FA.  In this respect, we note the Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 12 Sep 2012 indicating a sore throat and body aches; however, a letter from his medical provider stating his medical condition precluded him from achieving a passing score was not provided. Additionally, we note the letter from the applicant’s Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM), requesting the removal of his FA scores from AFFMS. However, the applicant’s submission does not contain a letter from his commander requesting the FA be invalidated,  AF Forms 422 exempting him from the contested FA, or the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he was required to complete prior to completing the assessment. IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (dated 1 July 2010) AFGM 2.1 (dated 26 Jun 12), 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." 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 that the FA dated 12 Sep 12, did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; 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-2013-02587 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Chair
	, Vice Chair
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Apr 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 Dec 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14.




                                   
                                   Chair