RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05079
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 8 May 13 be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been on a waiver for a documented medical
condition that precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory
rating on the contested FA.
He was diagnosed with Hypogonadism in February of 2010 and
started hormone treatment with a civilian physician. Following a
PCS in February 2013 his treatment was interrupted for
approximately 4 months. Without treatment he should have been
exempted from portions of the contested FA.
In support of this contention, he submits as evidence the
following attached documents: AF Form 108, Medical records
supporting hypogonadism and showing Hormone Replacement Therapy,
Study from the Endocrine Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
Minnesota and the Department of Exercise Science, Concordia
University, Montreal, Canada.
EXAMINERS NOTE: In his DD149, Application for Correction of
Military Record, the applicant indicated that he had further
contentions on the second page; however he did not submit page
two of the form.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving as a Technical Sargent (E-6)
in the Regular Air Force.
On 8 May 2013 the applicant completed the contested FA with an
unsatisfactory Abdominal Circumference (AC) score of 39.50 and
a composite score of 64.20.
A similar request was denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals
Board (FAAB) on 20 Feb 14 due to a lack of specific medical
documentation as well as no commanders invalidation letter.
IAW AFI 36-2905_AFGM3 (3 Jan 12), paragraphs 2.3.2 through
2.3.2.2 All members must complete the Fitness Screening
Questionnaire (FSQ) prior to FA. The FSQ should be completed no
earlier than 30 calendar days, but no later than 7 days prior to
FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated;
however, failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA. A
medical provider must evaluate all members with health issues
identified on the FSQ prior to the FA. Member must notify the
Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) of the assessment/training
clearance status from the provider.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to
remove the contested FA, citing the lack of supporting
documents, specifically a commanders letter.
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 7 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we believe he has met his burden of
establishing the contested FA should be declared void. The
Office Of Primary Responsibility (OPR) recommends denial of the
request, stating that while there was evidence to support his
medical condition, a commander invalidation letter was not
provided and the FAAB concurred with the OPR, denying the
request due to lack of supporting evidence. While we note an
invalidation letter from the commander was not submitted, we
recognize the applicants medical provider indicated on the AF
Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention
Processing, that he did in fact have a medical condition that
precluded him from passing the contested FA. Given his medical
providers recommendation to invalidate the FA and the medical
records supporting his diagnosis of hypogonadism as a pre-
existing medical condition, we find a totality of the evidence
supports favorable consideration of this request. Therefore, we
recommend the applicants records be corrected as indicated
below.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the
Fitness Assessment, dated 8 May 13 be declared void and removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05079 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Oct 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 14.
Panel Chair
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