RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03908

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Fitness Assessments (FA) dated 24 Jan 12, 29 Nov 12, 
29 Apr 13, and 6 Aug 13 be removed from her records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She had a medical condition that unfairly precluded her from 
attaining passing scores in the contested FAs.  In Jun 11, she 
was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and began experiencing 
complications from the illness:  osteoarthritis in the right 
shoulder, hip, and kidneys retaining protein.  Additionally, she 
was diagnosed with adult onset asthma.  Prior to the asthma 
diagnosis, the applicant was exempt from the cardio component 
(1.5 mile run) and was permitted to complete the mile walk.  

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

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

On 24 Jan 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
was exempt from the sit-up and push-up components.  She failed 
to attain the minimum score in the cardio component.  As a 
result, she was credited with 18.80 points for the cardio 
component and attained an overall composite score of 40.63, 
resulting in an unsatisfactory rating.  

On 29 Nov 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
failed to attain the minimum score in the cardio component.  As 
a result, she was credited with 0.00 points for the cardio 
component and attained an overall composite score of 31.60, 
resulting in an unsatisfactory rating.
	
On 29 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
was exempt from the push-up and sit-up components.  She failed 
to attain the minimum score in the cardio component.  As a 
result, she was credited with 40.80 points for the cardio 
component and attained an overall composite score of 72.38, 
resulting in an unsatisfactory rating.

On 29 May 13, the applicant provided an imaging services sheet 
which stated she was diagnosed with lung impairment.  

On 6 Aug 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
was exempt from the push-up and sit-up components.  She failed 
to attain the minimum score in the cardio component.  As a 
result, she was credited with 0.00 points for the cardio 
component and attained an overall composite score of 19.00, 
resulting in an unsatisfactory rating.

The applicant’s first sergeant requested a medical evaluation to 
determine if the applicant had a condition precluding successful 
completion of the contested FAs.  The medical provider concluded 
on all of the contested FAs the applicant had a documented 
medical condition preventing her from passing the contested FAs.

On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) 
disapproved the applicant’s request for relief on the basis that 
the applicant should not have completed the contested FAs once 
she became injured; additionally, the applicant did not provide 
a commander’s invalidation memorandum invalidating contested 
FAs.  

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.  There is insufficient evidence to 
support the applicant’s claim.  In accordance with AFI 36-2905, 
Fitness Program AFGM 2.1 (dated 3 Jan 13) paragraph 10:  If an 
airman becomes ill or injured during an FA, they have the option 
of being evaluated at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) 
whether or not they complete the FA.  Before departing the 
testing location, airmen must notify the Fitness Assessment 
Center (FAC) staff.  Airmen have the responsibility of notifying 
their commander within one duty day of the FA regarding the 
illness/injury to ensure communication regarding test validity 
with the MTF and FAC staff occurs prior to score entry into the 
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).  “If an airman 
notifies the FAC of the presence of an illness/injury, the FAC 
or Unit Fitness Program (UFPM) where no FAC exists, will not 
input the scores into Air Force Fitness Management System 
(AFFMS) for the time period specified below.  For Regular Air 
Force and AGR, they will enter the scores into AFFMS on the 
sixth duty day if the commander does not invalidate the test 
results or no response from the commander is received within 
this timeframe.”  There is a lack of supporting evidence because 
the applicant did not provide an invalidation memorandum for the 
contested FAs to be removed from AFFMS.

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 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 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; the applicant did not submit any evidence 
that her commander supported her application or determined that 
the FAs in question should be invalidated.  Additionally, the 
applicant did not provide medical documentation substantiating 
providers exempted her from performing components of the 
contended FAs based on her medical conditions.  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 2013-03908 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR 
Docket Number 2013-03908:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Aug 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jan 14.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.