RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04727
XXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 2 Jan 13, be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She underwent hormone treatments for Edometriosis that caused weight gain over the 3 years leading up to the contested FA. Due to the weight gain she was unable to successfully pass the Abdominal Circumference (AC) component of the assessment.
In support of her appeal the applicant submits her personal statement and a letter signed by her medical provider indicating that she did in fact have a medical condition that precluded her from passing the FA.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On the date the application was submitted the applicant was serving as a Staff Sergeant (E-4) in the Regular Air Force.
According to the applicant, on 2 Jan 13 she participated in an FA and received an AC measurement of 37 inches and a composite score of 58.9, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment.
In a letter, dated 12 Sep 13, the applicants medical provider stated that she "has been under my [medical providers] care since January 2013 for endometriosis which is a chronic pelvic pain syndrome." The letter addresses the applicant went to the physician concerned the medication had affected her metabolism and caused weight gain/difficulty losing weight. Her medical provider agreed this was an effect and could be a contributing factor.
On 20 Feb 14, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), stating The applicant's injury was not validated by the applicant's medical provider. Also, there was no indication the commander wanted to invalidate the Fitness Assessment.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request stating the applicant did not provide specific physical limitations as set by a medical provider.
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 attachment, was forwarded to the applicant on 12 May 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 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant has provided a letter from her medical provider indicating she had a medical condition, she has not met her burden of proving the contested FA should be removed from her records. In this respect, we note the applicants submission does not contain sufficient documentation to include support from her commander, requesting the FA be invalidated; an AF Form 422, exempting her from the contested FA; or the Fitness Screening Questionnaire she was required to complete prior to participating in the assessment. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider her request. However, in view of the above and in the absence of support from her unit commander, 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 Number BC-2013-04727 in Executive Session on 24 Sep 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
XXXXXXXX, Chair
XXXXXXXX, Member
XXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Sep 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 19 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 May 14.
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