RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03220

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Fitness Assessments (FAs) dated 29 Oct 10, 28 Oct 11, and 
16 Nov 12 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 that precluded him from 
obtaining overall satisfactory ratings on the contested FAs.
  
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits two “Medical 
Condition Determination” letters signed by his medical provider 
on 15 Oct 12 and 25 Feb 13, indicating he “had a documented 
medical condition that precluded him from achieving a passing 
score in a non-exempt portion” of the contested FAs.

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 Staff Sergeant (E-5).

On 29 Oct 10, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an 
overall composite score of 34.75, which constituted an 
“unsatisfactory” assessment.  The applicant was credited with 
the following component scores:  Cardio – Exempt, Abdominal 
Circumference – 43.00”/1.90 points, Push-ups – 31/6.50, Sit-ups 
– 37/5.50.

On 28 Oct 11, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an 
overall composite score of 71.33, which constituted an 
“unsatisfactory” assessment.  The applicant was credited with 
the following component scores:  Cardio – 39/42.30, Abdominal 
Circumference – 37.50”/15.10 points, Push-ups – 33/6.80, Sit-ups 
– Exempt.

On 16 Nov 12, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an 
overall composite score of 68.00, which constituted an 
“unsatisfactory” assessment.  The applicant was credited with 
the following component scores:  Cardio – 38/39.30, Abdominal 
Circumference – 37.50”/15.10 points, Push-ups – 33/6.80, Sit-ups 
– Exempt.

On 14 Feb 14, 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 the 
AF Form 108 did not indicate what the medical injury was. Also, 
there was no evidence the commander wanted to invalidate the 
Fitness Assessment.”

Examiner’s Note: The FAAB references an AF Form 108, Physical 
Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, as documentation 
of the applicant’s medical condition.  However, the initial 
package (not including the applicants rebuttal) submitted to the 
BCMR does not include an AF Form 108, instead the applicant 
provides the two “Medical Condition Determination” letters 
referenced above in the applicant’s contentions.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change the contested FA in AFFMS due to the lack of supporting 
evidence.  

DPSIM references AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (dated 1 Jul 10) 
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 not provide any medical 
documentation stating there was a condition present that 
precluded him from passing the contested FAs. Additionally, he 
did not provide an invalidation memorandum from his Commander 
requesting the contested FAs be removed from the AFFMS.

Examiners Note: AFPC/DPSIM states the applicant did not take an 
FA on 20 Oct 11; however, this was a typo in the DD Form 149.  
The applicant clarifies in his response to the Air Force 
Evaluation that the FA he is contesting was dated 28 Oct 11.  

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:

In response to the FAAB’s statement, “the AF Form 108 did not 
indicate what the medical injury was” he explains the lack of 
detail on the AF Form 108 is due to a lack of guidance and 
knowledge on the process by him and his chain-of-command.  
Furthermore, he contends that in his initial submission he 
provided two different “Medical Condition Determination” letters 
from his medical provider in the format provided by AFI 36-2905.  
However, the format of the memorandum does not indicate that the 
medical provider needs to explain the diagnosis; just that he 
had a medical condition that precluded him from passing the 
contested FAs. 

In further support of his appeal, the applicant provides a 
letter from his commander requesting the contested FAs be 
removed from AFFMS, two AF Forms 108 that show medical 
documentation was not recorded on the AF Form 108s; and a 
resubmission of the two “Medical Condition Determination” 
letters that he provided in his original submission. 

A complete copy of the applicant’s response is at Exhibit D.

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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 
applicant’s contentions, we believe he has met his burden of 
establishing the contested FAs should be declared void.  In this 
respect, we note that in response to the Air Force evaluation, 
the applicant submits a letter from his commander requesting the 
contested FAs be removed.  In view of this and noting the 
“Medical Determination Letters” from his medical provider, we 
find a sufficient basis to recommend favorable consideration of 
this request. Therefore, based on the foregoing, we recommend 
the applicant’s 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 29 Oct 10, 28 Oct 11, and 16 Nov 12 
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-2013-03220 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 25 Jun 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 30 Dec 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, Applicant, dated 31 Mar 14, w/atchs.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair