RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03078
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 26 Jul 11 and 26 Oct 11 be
declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management
System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had a pre-existing medical condition, Asthma that was not yet
under control and precluded him from obtaining an overall
satisfactory rating on the contested FAs.
In support of his appeal the applicant submits; a Medical
Determination letter, signed by his medical provider on 11 Sep
12, which states he had a documented medical condition that
precluded him from achieving a passing score in a non-exempt
portion of the FA test; and multiple standard FM 600s,
Chronological Record of Medical Care, indicating that he has
Asthma and would be undergoing a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On the date of the contested FAs the applicant was serving in
the Regular Air Force in the grade of Staff Sergeant (E-5).
On 26 Jul 11, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an
overall composite score of 35.70, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment. The applicant was credited with
the following component scores: Cardio 18:52/0.00, Abdominal
Circumference 33.50/20.00 points, Push-ups 45/7.70 points,
Sit-ups 47/8.00 points.
On 26 Oct 11, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an
overall composite score of 42.30, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment. The applicant was credited with
the following component scores: Cardio 16:49/8.30, Abdominal
Circumference 34.50/20.00 points, Push-ups 45/7.70 points,
Sit-ups 43/6.30 points.
A list of the applicants last five FA results is as follows:
Date
Composite Score
Cardio
Rating
19 Aug 13
88.75
Exempt
Satisfactory
13 May 13
35.60
15:45/0.00
Exempt
8 Nov 12
92.00
Exempt
Excellent
14 Aug 12
28.80
18:01/0.00
Unsatisfactory
16 Feb 12
91.75
Exempt
Excellent
*26 Nov 11
42.30
16:49/8.30
Unsatisfactory
*26 Jul 11
35.70
18:52/0.00
Unsatisfactory
31 Jan 11
84.00
Exempt
Satisfactory
25 Nov 10
27.50
Incomplete/0.00
Unsatisfactory
24 May 10
78.00
13:11/36.00
Good
*Contested FA
On 14 Feb 13, a similar request was considered and denied by the
Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB), stating The applicant
had a pre-existing injury that was validated by medical, but
there was no indication the commander wanted to invalidate the
Fitness Assessment.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to
change the contested FAs in AFFMS due to lack of supporting
evidence. DPSIM states, the applicant provided a memorandum
from his Primary Care Manager (PCM) supporting his claim.
However, he did not provide documentation from the Unit
Commander indicating his/her decision to invalidate the FA in
accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (AFGM5), paragraph
13, dated 20 Dec 10.
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 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).
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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
applicants contentions, we believe he has met his burden of
establishing the contested FAs should be declared void. The Air
Force Office of primary responsibility (OPR) recommends denial
of the request due to a lack of supporting evidence. The FAAB
denied the request stating that while there was evidence to
support his medical condition, there was no indication the
commander wanted to invalidate the contested FAs. While we note
an invalidation letter from the commander was not submitted, we
recognize the medical documents and the Medical Determination
Letter from his medical provider, indicating that he had a
pre-existing condition of asthma, which precluded him from
passing the contested FAs. In view of this, we find a totality
of the evidence supports favorable consideration of this
request. Therefore, we recommend the applicants 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 Assessments, dated 26 Jul 11 and 26 Oct 11 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-2013-03078 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. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
Panel Chair
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