RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03791
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 13 Nov 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) failure be removed from 
the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had a medical condition that precluded him from successfully 
completing the contested FA.  His medical provider confirmed his 
history of anxiety which occurred during a prior deployment.  
His anxiety attack led to complications breathing during the 1.5 
mile run. 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

_________________ ______________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter 
under review.  

On 13 Nov 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, 
completing all components, but attained an overall composite 
score of 30.20, constituting an unsatisfactory fitness level.  

On 14 Nov 12, a medical provider wrote a memorandum on the 
applicant’s behalf supporting his claim that he had a history of 
anxiety which precluded him from successfully passing the 
contested FA.

On 17 Dec 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) denied 
relief to the applicant indicating that there was insufficient 
evidence (specifically no commander invalidation) to support his 
claim.

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 he 
has a medical condition which prevented successful completion of 
the contested FA, he submitted no documentation of commander 
invalidation for the contested FA.  Relief will be denied 
without commander invalidation as per AFI 36-2905, Fitness 
Program (AFGM4), dated 26 June 12, paragraph 10. 

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 21 Jan 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 warranting 
some corrective action.  The applicant contends he had a medical 
condition that precluded him from attaining a passing score on 
his 13 Nov 12 fitness assessment (FA).  After a thorough review 
of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete 
submission, we believe that a preponderance of the evidence 
indicates that corrective action is warranted.  In this respect, 
we note the applicant has provided a memorandum from his medical 
provider indicating that he had a history of anxiety and there 
was a causal relationship between the applicant’s anxiety attack 
during the contested FA and his inability to attain the minimum 
score required on the cardio component of said FA.  While we 
note the comments of the Air Force office of primary 
responsibility (OPR) indicating the applicant has not provided 
any evidence the commander did or would have invalidated the FA, 
we do not find the evidence presented sufficient to conclude the 
test should be invalidated, only that the applicant should have 
possibly been exempt from the cardio component.  While we note 
this is not the relief the applicant seeks, in our view, it 
constitutes full and fitting relief as the evidence presented is 
sufficient for us to conclude there was a causal relationship 
between the medical condition and the applicant’s performance 
during the cardio component of the FA.   Therefore, we recommend 
his records be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was 
exempt from the cardio component of the FA dated 13 Nov 12.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number 2013-03791 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Aug 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 27 Nov 13, w/atch.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jan 14.
	






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AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION
OF MILITARY RECORDS

CASE TRANSMITTAL / COORDINATION RECORD


IN THE MATTER OF:                                  DOCKET NO:

	WILLIAM M. SIMPSON				 	2013-03791

DUE DATE:  28 Jan 15
MCD:  12 Feb 15

ROUTE IN TURN 			INITIALS  DATE


1.  CHIEF EXAMINER			________  ________
    (Coordination)


2.  MR. GREGORY A. PARKER			________  ________
    PANEL CHAIR
    (Signature on Proceedings)


3.  SAF/MRB – Legal Advisor			________  ________	
    (Coordination)


4.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR			________  ________
    (Coordination)


5.  SAF/MRB			________  ________
    (Approval/Signature)


6.  AFBCMR (Processing)




                                  VERNECIA SMITH, CAPTAIN, USAFR
                                  CASE EXAMINER
                                  AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION
                                  OF MILITARY RECORDS











DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
WASHINGTON DC


Office of the Assistant Secretary


AFBCMR BC-2013-03791



MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for 
Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States 
Code, it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to 
WILLIAM M. SIMPSON, 585-61-4646, be corrected to show that he was exempt from the 
cardio component of the Fitness Assessment dated 13  November 12.




						   R. PHILIP DEAVEL
						   Director
						   Air Force Review Boards Agency






















This document contains information which must be protected IAW AFI 33-332 and DoD 
Regulation 5400.11; Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended Applies, and it is For Official Use Only 
(FOUO).

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
WASHINGTON DC
 
Office of the Assistant Secretary


AFBCMR
1500 West Perimeter Road
Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762-7002


Staff Sergeant William M. Simpson, USAF
5400 Barksdale Blvd Apt 1511
Bossier City, LA 71112

Dear Sergeant Simpson:

	Your application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, AFBCMR 
Docket Number 2013-03791, has been finalized.
      
	The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the 
attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff United States Air Force.  The office 
responsible for making the correction will inform you when your records have been changed.

		After correction, the records will be reviewed to determine if you are entitled to any 
monetary benefits as a result of the correction of records.  This determination is made by the 
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS-IN), Indianapolis, Indiana, and involves the 
assembly and careful checking of finance records.  It may also be necessary for the DFAS-IN to 
communicate directly with you to obtain additional information to ensure the proper settlement 
of your claim.  Because of the number and complexity of claims workload, you should expect 
some delay.  We assure you, however, that every effort will be made to conclude this matter at 
the earliest practical date.

				Sincerely,




				JOHN K. VALLARIO
				Chief Examiner
					Air Force Board for Correction
				of Military Records 


Attachment:
1.  Record of Proceedings
2.  Copy of Directive

cc:
DFAS-IN






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