RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00290 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 12 Dec 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He incurred an injury during the 12 Dec 2012 FA and was unable to complete the FA. He sought medical care immediately. On 19 Dec 2012, he notified his Unit Fitness Program Manager (UPFM) that he was obtaining an appointment at the medical treatment facility. However, the failed FA was entered into AFFMS while he was waiting for his profile paperwork. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report; AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, and a letter of support from his medical provider. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5). The applicant’s most recent FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 12 Mar 2013 75.33 Satisfactory (Exempt: cardio, push-ups) 12 Dec 2012 30.90 Unsatisfactory (Incomplete: Cardio) 27 Jun 2012 83.80 Satisfactory 30 Dec 2011 79.60 Satisfactory 8 Dec 2010 91.50 Excellent 7 Oct 2010 Exempt Exempt 20 May 2010 77.60 Good 30 Sep 2009 82.15 Good The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. After a thorough review of the documentation provided by the applicant, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. On 19 Dec 2012, the applicant received an AF Form 469 for a foot/ankle restriction with an expiration date of 17 Feb 2013. He also received an AF Form 422, dated 2 Jan 2013, exempting him from the cardio portion of the FA; and on 15 Jan 2013, his medical provider submitted a memorandum for record stating he was injured during the 20 Dec 2012 FA. However, the applicant has not provided any documentation from his unit commander indicating their decision to invalidate the FA in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, Air Force Guidance Memorandum 4. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 19 Sep 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting partial relief. We note the Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends denial stating there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. However, it is our opinion that the evidence provided by the applicant substantiates that he incurred an injury during the 12 Dec 2012 FA which affected his ability to pass the cardio component of the contested FA. The medical documentation provided by the applicant shows he sought medical treatment immediately after the injury and was issued a profile as a result of the injury. While the applicant requests the entire FA be removed; the evidence only supports exempting the cardio portion. Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated below. 4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the cardio component of his Fitness Assessment, dated 12 Dec 2012, be amended to reflect “exempt” in the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-00290 in Executive Session on 9 Jan 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 2013, with atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 Sep 2013, w/atch. Exhibit C. 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