RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03180
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 15 Aug 12 be removed from his
records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had a medical condition that precluded successful completion
of the contested FA; this was confirmed on 1 Feb 13 by a medical
provider from the base Family Health Clinic.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter
under review.
On 15 Aug 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
attained an overall composite score of 64.20, resulting in an
unsatisfactory rating.
The applicants commander subsequently requested that a medical
provider review the applicants medical records to determine if
there was a medical issue precluding successful FA test
completion. The provider determined the applicant had a medical
condition which precluded successful completion of a non-exempt
component.
On 1 Feb 13, the applicants provider indorsed an AF Form 108,
Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing,
indicating the applicant suffered from a condition that
precluded him from passing the walk/run component of the
contested FA.
On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB)
determined that the applicants medical condition did preclude
the applicant from attaining a passing score in the cardio
component and directed that his records be updated to reflect
that he was exempt from the cardio component of the contested
FA, which resulted in an overall composite score of 71.00
points, which still constitutes an unsatisfactory score.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. While the applicant contends that a
medical condition precluded successful completion of the
contested FA, there is insufficient evidence to support the
applicants claim. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness
Program (dated 1 July 2010) AFGM 2.1 (dated 26 June 2012)
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. 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 of five duty days. The applicant did not
provide an invalidation memorandum from his commander requesting
the FA from 15 Aug 12 be removed from AFFMS, nor did his
commander sign the AF Form 108 indicating he was in agreement
with the providers diagnosis. The applicant had the
responsibility as an Air Force member to notify and coordinate
with the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC), medical provider, and
his commander to ensure commander invalidation was provided
within the allotted timeframe.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 31 Mar 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 filed timely.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The
applicant contends that he suffered from a medical condition
that precluded him from passing the contested FA and, thus, said
FA should be removed from his records. After a thorough review
of the evidence of record and the applicants complete
submission, we are not convinced that corrective action by the
Board is warranted. While we note the applicant has provided
medical documentation indicating that medical professionals have
determined that his medical condition precluded him from
attaining a passing score on the cardio component of the
contested FA, we do not find this documentation sufficient to
conclude that the contested FA should be removed in its entirety
from the applicants records. In this respect, we note that the
Fitness Appeal Advisory Board (FAAB) corrected his records
administratively to reflect that he was exempt from the cardio
component of the contested FA. In our view, this represents
full and fitting relief and we are not convinced by the evidence
presented by the applicant that any further relief beyond that
rendered administratively is warranted. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; 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 2013-03180 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number 2013-03180 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 June 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 30 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 14.
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