RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03357
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 30 Apr 13 be removed from her
records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was ill the day of the contested FA precluding successful
completion.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter
under review.
On 14 Apr 13, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report,
was issued by the applicants medical provider, which resulted
in her being exempt from the push-up component of the FA, and
restricted her to lifting no greater than 40 pounds for the
period from 9 Apr 13 to 10 May 13.
On 30 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
failed to complete the cardio component; as a result, she was
credited with 0.00 points for the cardio component, resulting in
an overall composite score of 22.22, which constitutes and
unsatisfactory rating.
On 10 May 13, the applicants medical provider issued a medical
approval to return to school/work note indicating the applicant
was vomiting the morning of 30 Apr 13 and was seen in the
clinic; therefore her FA test should be medically invalidated.
On 18 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB)
disapproved the applicants request for relief on the basis she
did not seek immediate medical attention, took the FA on 30 Apr
13, and was medically evaluated on 10 May 13; however, there was
no memorandum from the commander to invalidate the contested FA.
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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 her
claim. The applicant failed to provide documentation from the
commander indicating their decision to invalidate the FA. In
accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program AFGM 5 (dated 3 Jan
13) paragraph 10b, "If the medical evaluation validates the
illness/injury and provides supporting medical documentation,
the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA results by notifying
the FAC in writing. The applicant had the responsibility as an
AF member to notify and coordinate with the Fitness Assessment
Cell (FAC), medical provider, and her commander to ensure the
invalidation was provided.
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 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 filed timely.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; the applicant did not submit any evidence
that her commander supported her application or determined that
the FA in question should be invalidated. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief; we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
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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 2013-03357 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jul 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 5 Dec 13.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
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