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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-05716
Original file (BC-2012-05716.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
                       RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05716

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His fitness assessment (FA) dated 28 August 2012 be removed from 
the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).  

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Based on a documented medical condition his FA should have been 
exempt.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a 
Memorandum for Medical Evaluation dated 17 September 2012, from 
his commander and medical provider and his AF Form 108, Physical 
Fitness Education and Intervention Processing.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.  

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-5.  

A resume of the applicant's FA results is as follows:

Date 	Composite Score	Rating

1 Mar 13	80.50 	Satisfactory 
30 Jan 13	80.50	Satisfactory
1 Nov 12	Exempt	Exempt 
*28 Aug 12	73.50	Unsatisfactory
20 Dec 11	77.70	Satisfactory
17 Oct 11	72.40	Unsatisfactory

* Contested FA

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states that prior to the FA 
the applicant had a medical evaluation where it was determined 
he should be exempt from the cardio component of the FA.  
Accordingly, this exemption was updated in AFFMS.  Beyond the 
cardio exemption, there is no evidence that the applicant  
should have been exempt from any other component.  They noted 
the applicant’s medical evaluation, documented on a memorandum 
from his commander and medical provider and an AF Form 108, 
indicated the applicant had a medical condition which precluded 
him from passing the assessment.  However, the applicant did  
not provide sufficient evidence to determine any limiting  
factors beyond the cardio exemption.  Furthermore, in accordance 
with (IAW) AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, and Air Force Guidance 
Memorandum (AFGM) 4, paragraph 10, “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 not valid by the Unit Commander.”  The 
applicant was already exempt from the cardio portion of his FA.  
The medical evaluation he received following the FA validated 
this exemption, however, there is no evidence that indicates the 
commander elected to invalidate the FA.  

The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In his response the applicant states that after receiving the 
Air Force advisory opinion it was clear that he did not provide 
the supporting medical documents, therefore he submits a copy of 
his Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, 
dated 30 August 2012.  

The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit E.  

________________________________________________________________

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 with respect to 
the applicant’s request for removal of the entire contested FA.  
After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the entire 
contested FA is in error or unjust.  The AF Form 108, Physical 
Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, and the Military 
Medical Provider’s assessment documenting his limitations and 
exemptions are noted; however, in the absence of documentation 
indicating the applicant should have been exempt from completing 
the FA, we find insufficient evidence to warrant removal of the 
entire FA.  The Board notes the Air Force office of primary 
responsibility recommends denial because the applicant did  not 
provide sufficient evidence to determine any limiting factors 
beyond the cardio exemption.  However, based on the medical 
provider’s assessment, we are persuaded the push-ups and sit-ups 
components of the contested FA should be corrected to reflect 
“exempt” in the AFFMS. Notwithstanding our determination, we 
note that an exemption of these components would not change the 
applicant's unsatisfactory "fitness level," however, it will 
change his overall score in AFFMS to one that is lower than his 
current score, which is a detrimental action against the 
applicant. For this reason we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought in this application.  

________________________________________________________________

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.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 24 September 2013, under the provisions 
of AFI 36-2603:

			, Panel Chair
			, Member
			, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-05716:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated, 13 Nov 2012, w/atchs.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated, 9 Mar 2013 w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 2013.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant , dated 10 Apr 2013, w/atch.

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