RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03051
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: Yes
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 15 Aug 12 and 03 Jun 13 be
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had a chronic knee condition that precluded him from
obtaining an overall satisfactory rating on the contested FAs.
The Medical Provider Form he submitted indicates that he did
have a documented medical condition that: precluded the
achievement of a passing score on a non-exempt portion of the
FAs specifically cardio component.
A document issued by the base medical group, dated 17 Feb 12,
indicated that he had a chronic knee condition which prevented
him from preforming maximally on the cardio portion of the FA.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
At the time of the request the applicant was serving as a Senior
Airman (E-4) in the regular Air Force.
15 Aug 12 the applicant completed the first contested FA with an
unsatisfactory composite score of 73.60. On 3 Jun 13, the
applicant completed the second contested FA with an
unsatisfactory composite score of 33.33. He received 0 points
for the 1.0 walk.
According to the Automated Records Management System on 29 Sep
13, the applicant voluntarily separated from the Air Force with
an honorable discharge.
A similar request was denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals
Board (FAAB) on 14 Feb 14 due to a lack of an AF Form 422
Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status and
commanders letter requesting the score be invalidated.
In accordance with (IAW) guidance at the time of contested FA,
AFI 36-2905_ Fitness Program AFGM4&5 (26 Jun 13 & 3 Jan 13),
Attachment 1, Section 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. 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.
______________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to
remove the contested FA, citing the lack of supporting evidence.
AFPC/DPSIM notes that the applicants FA record can no longer be
accessed in AFFMS.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments,
is at Exhibit B.
_______________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was
forwarded to the applicant on 28 Feb 14 for review and comment
within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received
by this office (Exhibit C).
________________________________________________________________
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 warranting
partial relief. The office of primary responsibility (OPR)
recommends denial of the request for lack of supporting
evidence; specifically, a commander invalidation memorandum;
however, we disagree. While we note an invalidation letter from
the commander was not submitted, we recognize the applicant
submitted a Medical Determination Letter from his medical
provider indicating that he had a knee condition and should have
been exempted from the cardio component of the FA. In view of
this respect, we find the contested FAs should not be declared
void, but rather the cardio component scores should be changed
to reflect an Exempt status. Should the applicant provide
additional evidence to support voiding the contested FAs in
their entirety, we will reconsider this request. However, based
on the evidence before us, we find no basis upon which to
recommend voiding them at this time. Therefore, in view of the
above, we recommend correcting the applicants records to the
extent indicated below.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
________________________________________________________________
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 Assessments, dated 15 Aug 12 and 03 Jun 13, be amended
in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) to reflect
that he was Exempt from the cardio components.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-03051 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended partial
relief. The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
Panel Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02331
On 2 Jan 14, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence; specifically AF Form 422. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 11 Feb 14, applicant provided a memorandum in rebuttal of AFPC/DPSIM and FAAB memoranda. While we note an...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC 2012 05468
A commander can only recommend the removal of a fitness score when a member is unable to complete the FA due to a medical condition which is validated by a medical provider. In this case, after the applicant sustained his injury, there is no indication a medical provider exempted him from any components of the FA or that his commander invalidated the test. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02983
The FSQ should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days, but no later than 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated; however, failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02983 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member ? Exhibit C. Letter,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01591
On 29 Nov 2011, a medical evaluation letter was signed by the same provider who issued the previous AF Form 469s. The letter states, There are medical conditions that preclude this member from achieving a passing score on the Air Force fitness assessment. On 1 Dec 2011, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, was initiated from his Medical Provider, which could exempt the applicant from the cardio and push-up components of the FA. On 27 Mar 2012, a medical evaluation letter was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03968
The applicants last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 29 Aug 13 95.75 Excellent (Exempt from Cardio) *30 May 13 37.00 Unsatisfactory (0 Points for Cardio) 29 Nov 12 76.30 Satisfactory 5 May 12 84.90 Satisfactory 5 Jan 12 98.50 Excellent (Exempt from Cardio) * Contested FA In accordance with guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-2905_AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), Attachment 1, Section 10, Paragraph b, If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury and provides...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-03146
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03146 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 13 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). However, the Air Force office of primary responsibility has reviewed this evidence and recommends the record not be disturbed since the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02474
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 10 Apr 12, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit D. AFPC/DPSID states based on the recommendation from DPSIM to only exempt the cardio portion of the applicants FA test and not remove the entire 10 Apr 12 FA, they recommend the AFBCMR deny the applicants request to void the contested EPR. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04146
A similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis the applicant did not provide any documentation describing the injury and why he could not pass the contested FAs. If the FA is invalidated, the Airman will be required to retest on all non-exempt FA components within five duty days from original FA test date. NOTE: Original FA will count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. In accordance with guidance at the time of...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05799
________________________________________________________________ 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. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03033
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. If the FA is invalidated, the Airman will be required to retest on all non- exempt FA components within five duty days from original FA test date. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 21 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days.