RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05203
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 8 Jul 13 be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had a medical condition during the contested FA, which
precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory overall rating.
The medical condition has been validated through a medical
evaluation. During the test, he told the counter that his knee
brace was causing pain radiating up his leg and he needed to
stop. He was told to fight through the pain. Due to the pain,
he was unable to complete the test and reported to his Primary
Care Manager (PCM), who added sit-ups to his profile. In
support of his contentions, he submits a medical form from his
PCM which recommends voiding the FA, his Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) results showing he had a meniscal tear, and the
new profile form which included sit-ups.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the grade of airman first class (E-3).
On 8 Jul 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
attained an unsatisfactory score due receiving a 0.00 score on
the sit-up component of the FA. He received passing scores on
the next three Fas, but the sit-up component was exempted.
Medical records validate the presence of a horizontal tear in
the medial meniscus of the right knee (MRI 28 Sep 13)and a Duty
Limiting Conditions profile dated 20 Sep 13 exempts applicant
from run/walk/and sit-ups. Information extracted from the AFFMS
indicates the applicant failed to complete the cardio component
of the contested FA.
The applicants last five FA results are as follows:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
24 Feb 14
100.00
Excellent
19 Aug 13
86.00
Satisfactory
*8 Jul 13
65.75
Unsatisfactory
6 Nov 12
Exempt
Exempt
2 Aug 12
74.70
Unsatisfactory
* Contested FA
In accordance with guidance at the time of the 8 Jul 13
contested FA, AFI 36-2905 AFGM5 (2 Jan 13), [AFGM4 26 June 12)
Attachment 1, Section 10, Paragraph b., 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. If the FA is
invalidated, the Airman will be required to retest on all non-
exempt FA components within five duty days from original FA test
date. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional five duty
days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and
provided. Non-AGR and Traditional ARC Airmen will be required to
retest the next date they are in appropriate military duty
status and official FAs are being conducted. NOTE: Original FA
will count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants based upon lack
of commanders letter invalidating the FA.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment,
is at Exhibit C.
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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 D).
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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. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we are not persuaded that he has met
his burden of proving the contested FA is in error or unjust.
In this respect, we note that although the applicant has
provided a medical form from his Primary Care Manager
recommending the contested FA be declared void and his MRI
results showing he had a meniscal tear, he has not provided a
letter of support from the commander recommending the contested
FA be removed from the AFFMS or an invalidation memorandum.
Moreover, the applicant provides no explanation as to why he
failed to follow the governing instructions and immediately
notify the FAC that he was injured prior to departing the FA
location. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would
be willing to reconsider this request. However, in view of the
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling 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.
________________________________________________________________
Due to the unavailability of XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX has
signed as Acting Panel Chair. The following members of the
Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05203 in Executive
Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2013-05203:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 14.
Acting Panel Chair
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