RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03368
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 30 Apr 13 be removed from his
records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was suffering from medical conditions the day of the
contested FA, precluding him attaining a passing score. He
suffered from gastro paresis and Helicobacter Pylori, which
prevent the stomach from working properly. At the time of the
contested FA, he was taking Prilosec to manage these conditions.
Even with conservative measures, the applicant broke out into
cold sweat accompanied by nausea and felt like fainting. He
attempted multiple times to have the issue addressed at the
clinic prior to the FA; however, it was unresolved. This is
evidenced by the fact that when he took his next FA on 8 Jul 13,
he attained an overall composite score of 85.30.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter
under review.
On 30 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
attained an overall composite score of 68.70, resulting in an
unsatisfactory rating.
On 17 Jun 13, the applicant had a procedure accomplished at a
specialists office for which he was referred. During the
procedure impressions revealed the following: the applicant had
a normal esophagus, there was food in the body of the stomach,
most likely due to gastro paresis/retention, and there was
normal duodenal bulb and 2nd portion of duodenum. The
recommendations following the procedure were to begin taking
specific medication before meals and at bedtime for two weeks.
On 20 Jun 13, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report,
was issued by the applicants medical provider, which resulted
in him being exempt from the cardio and sit-up components of the
FA. The release date for the AF Form 469 was 15 Dec 13.
On 8 Jul 13, the applicant participated in another FA, where he
was exempt from the sit-up component, and attained an overall
composite score of 85.33, resulting in a satisfactory rating.
On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB)
disapproved the applicants request for relief on the basis that
the applicant provided no documentation validating that he
suffered an injury during 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 his
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
Air Force member to notify and coordinate with the Fitness
Assessment Cell (FAC), medical provider, and his 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 was forwarded to the
applicant on 4 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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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
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provisions of AFI 36-2603:
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Jul 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 5 Dec 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 14.
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