DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02896
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her fitness assessment (FA) dated 22 Mar 11, be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her heart rate after completing the 1 mile walk portion of the FA
was 191, which was extremely high for her. She was seen by her
primary care manager (PCM) for migraines and informed her about
the FA because of her heart rate. After reviewing her blood
pressure score, her PCM stated that her blood pressure was high
and placed her on medication. In addition, her PCM stated she
could have endangered herself since she was unaware of this
condition prior to the FA.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
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the grade of technical sergeant.
On 22 Mar 11, the applicant tested on the cardio assessment and
abdominal circumference, because she was only medically cleared
for those portions of the FA. She scored 69.3, which was below
the minimum standard
On 19 Jul 12, AFPC/DPSIM requested the applicant provide
additional supporting documentation to substantiate her claim.
Specifically, signed copies of his FA score sheet and fitness
questionnaire, AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report; AF
Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification
Status; and AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and
Intervention Processing.
On 29 Aug 12, the applicant provided the requested
documentation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicant was
provided an AF Form 422, stating she was cleared to test on the
1 mile walk and abdominal circumference components only. On
26 Apr 11, almost a month after completing her FA, the applicant
went in for treatment. In accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2905,
Air Force Guidance Memorandum on Fitness Program “if an airman
becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete
all required components, he/she will have the option of being
evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her
test will still count unless rendered invalid by the unit
commander.” In this instance it is clear the applicant did not
report to the MTF upon completion of her FA due to the elevated
heart rate.
DPSIM states the applicant tested within the standards as
documented on her AF Form 422.
The complete 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 1 Oct 12, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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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; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
and adopt its rationale as the basis of our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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 BC-2012-02896 in
Executive Session on 14 Feb 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 19 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 20 Sep 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 12.
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 18 Jun 12, w/atchs.
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