RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02568 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His Fitness Assessments (FA) from Aug 11 thru May 13 (dated 19 Jan 12, 11 Apr 12, 18 Jan 13 and 29 Apr 13) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 2. His referral EPR for the period of 27 May 11 through 26 May 12 be declared void and removed from his records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In Aug 11, he was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia but was not treated or informed of the condition until May 13. In support of his requests, the applicant provides a copy of his VA Form 10-5345, Request and Authorization to Release Medical Records or Health Information and letters from his first sergeant and medical provider. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 18 Oct 05, the applicant entered active duty. He received a referral EPR for the period ending 26 May 12 for failing to meet fitness standards. On 16 May 13, his medical provider indorsed a letter dated 29 Apr 13 stating the applicant was diagnosed with iron deficient anemia in 2011 and then again in 2012 but it was never followed up. He also showed signs of a possible genetic disorder requiring further tests and that this condition would have precluded him from achieving a passing score on his FAs dated 19 Jan 12, 11 Apr 12, 18 Jan 13 and 29 Apr 13. On 6 Oct 13, the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty with a narrative reason for separation of “Reduction in Force” and Reentry (RE) Code “4D” which denotes “Senior Airman (SrA, E-4) with at least 9 years Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS) but fewer than 16 years.” He served 7 years, 11 months and 19 days on active duty. The applicant no longer has records in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) deny the applicant’s request for removal of the failed FAs due to insufficient supporting evidence. In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM) 2.1 dated 3 Jan 13, paragraph 10, if an airman becomes injured or ill during the FA, they will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) whether they complete the FA or not. The applicant did get medically evaluated; however, he did not provide an invalidation statement from his commander. The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. In a letter dated 8 Jan 14, the DPSIM FAAB directed that the applicant’s FAs dated Aug 11 through May 13 be removed. The complete DPSIM FAAB evaluation is at Exhibit D. DPSID recommends approval of the applicant’s request to void his referral EPR for the period ending 26 May 12 based on the DPSIM FAAB’s decision to remove the failed FAs. The applicant did not file an appeal through the Evaluation Report Appeals Board (ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Reports; because he is no longer on active duty. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 15 May 14, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). 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. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we agree with the recommendations of the DPSIM FAAB and DPSID and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend the contested FA’s and the referral EPR for the period ending 26 May 12 be declared void and removed from his records. Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s record 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 Air Force Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt), rendered for the period of 27 May 11 through 26 May 12 be declared void and removed from his records. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02568 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 May 13, with atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 10 Dec 13. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 8 Jan 14. Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 5 May 14. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 May 14. 1