RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04967 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 12 Sep 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. She has a medical condition of excessively sweaty hands (officially called hyperhidrosis); however, this has not been a problem in past FA tests. On 12 Sep 12, she had unusually sweaty hands and lost her balance in the push-up position. After losing her balance, the push-up component of the test was terminated. After the push-up component was terminated, she completed the remainder of the FA test to demonstrate that she is physically fit and not malingering with the intent to challenge the push-up portion of the test. 2. She had Botox as treatment for her sweaty hands but she noticed some weakness in her hands as a side effect. She decided to end the Botox treatments. She made an appointment with her Primary Care Manager (PCM) the next day in order to document the situation and obtain a profile that allows her to wear gloves during the push-up portion of the FA test. She feels strongly that the 12 Sep 12 FA test was skewed by a mishap. The results unfairly misrepresent her upper body strength, which is why she requests the test to be removed. In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her FA Score Sheet and History, a copy of a letter from the 51 MDOS/Primary Care Clinic, and excerpts from her medical records. Her 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 captain. In an attempt to administratively resolve the applicant’s request, on 30 Nov 12, AFPC/DPSIM requested supporting documentation, specifically, a copy of the signed AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, by her primary care manager stating that she had a medical condition that precluded her from achieving a passing score on the FA in question. The applicant did not respond. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicant indicates that she elected to discontinue the Botox treatment for her diagnosed medical condition of hyperhidrosis because it was affecting her ability to perform her duties; however, it is unclear when she discontinued use. The applicant’s medical records had not been updated since Dec 11 making it difficult to determine if there were any restrictions or limitations levied. Normally the PCM provides an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition (DLC) Report, to exempt a member from one or more components of the FA. Unfortunately, the applicant did not provide the AF Form 469. It should be noted that the applicant was diagnosed in Dec 11 with her medical condition and was administered the FA in Mar 12, which she successfully completed the push-up component. The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the applicant on 21 Jun 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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 regard to the applicant’s request to remove her 12 Sep 12 FA test from the AFFMS. In this respect, we took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we do not believe she has provided sufficient evidence to warrant removing the entire FA from her records. 4. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting a measure of relief. We note the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility; however, after reviewing the evidence of record and that provided by the applicant, we believe she had a medical condition that interfered with her ability to complete the push- up component of the FA test. Specifically, as noted by her Primary Care Manager, the problem with her successful completion of this componentwas not likely inadequate strength on her part, but that she had a medical condition called palmar hyperhidrosis that caused excessive sweating of the hands. Therefore, we recommend that the records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the push- up component of the Fitness Assessment, dated 12 September 2012, be amended to reflect “exempt” in the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ _ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04967 in Executive Session on 23 Jul 13, 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 9 Oct 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jun 13.