RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02738 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 2 Dec 10 and 4 Mar 11 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition, which precluded him from obtaining a “satisfactory” overall rating on the contested FAs. This medical condition derived from a surgery he had in 2003 to remove excess skin from a significant weight loss. However, the surgery caused severe scaring and deformities to his waist. This in turn consistently caused him to fail the AC Abdominal Circumference (AC) component, with waist measurements between 39”-42” (depending on the person taking the measurement). In support of his appeal the applicant submits an AF FM 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, a letter of intent for surgery, and a Physician Discharge Summary that indicate a pre-existing medical condition. On Apr 2013 the applicant had a surgical procedure accomplished to resolve the medical issue. 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 Master Sergeant (E-7). On 2 Dec 10, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an overall composite score of 72.50, which constituted an “unsatisfactory” assessment. The applicant was credited with the following composite scores: Cardio – 12:50/47.20, Abdominal Circumference – 41.50”/6.80 points, Push-ups – 41/8.50 points, Sit-ups – 55/10.00 points. On 4 Mar 11, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an overall composite score of 76.80, which constituted an “unsatisfactory” assessment. The applicant was credited with the following composite scores: Cardio – 12:43/47.20, Abdominal Circumference – 40.00”/10.60 points, Push-ups - 46/9.00 points, Sit-ups – 58/10.00 points. On 12 Jun 12 a memorandum was sent from his medical provider to the applicant’s commander stating that the applicant was “evaluated and will be undergoing medically necessary surgery.” On 11 Jul 12, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, was initiated from his Medical Provider, and states “no abdominal circumference measurements.” The release date for the recommendations was 30 Jun 13. On 18 Apr 13, a Physician’s Discharge Summary, indicates the applicant was seen by the XXXXXXX Military Medical (SAMMC) for scar abnormality. A review of his medical history during this visit indicates the applicant underwent an abdominoplasty in 2003, after having lost 150 pounds. The review goes on to indicate the applicant had significant irregularity of his incision, as well as, abnormal distribution of his remaining underlying fat. As a result of his visit with SAMMC, Plastic Surgery, applicant was scheduled for surgery to treat the medical condition. A list of the applicant’s last 10 FA results is as follows: Date Composite Score Abdominal Circumference Rating 25 Jul 13 Exempt Exempt Exempt 26 Feb 13 78.25 Exempt Satisfactory 28 Aug 12 77.13 Exempt Satisfactory 9 Jan 12 Exempt Exempt Exempt 27 Jun 11 Exempt Exempt Exempt *4 Mar 11 76.80 40.00”/10.60 Unsatisfactory *2 Dec 10 72.50 41.50”/6.80 Unsatisfactory 11 Mar 10 78.50 39.50”/21.25 Good 12 Mar 09 80.00 39.50”/21.25 Good 9 Apr 09 78.50 40.00”/21.00 Good *Contested FAs ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the contested FA in AFFMS; however, they recommend changing the applicant’s AC component to “Exempt.” If exempted, the applicants composite scores would be 82.12 (Satisfactory) and 82.75 (Satisfactory). DPSIM comments that the applicant provided documentation that validated he had a medical condition that affected his ability to pass the AC component of the FA. The documentation indicates the abdominal scarring likely distorted his AC measurements. As a result we have concluded that the recorded AC scores are not an accurate reflection of applicant's abdominal circumference. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Dec 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ 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 an error or injustice to warrant partial relief. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the contested FAs should not be declared void; however, the AC component scores should be changed to reflect an “Exempt” status. The applicant has provided documentation validating he had a medical condition that affected his ability to pass the AC component of the FAs and indicates that abdominal scarring distorted his AC measurements. In view of the applicant’s medical condition and noting his passing scores on all other components of the contested FAs, we find a totality of the evidence supports favorable consideration of this request. We note that as a result of our proposed corrective action, the applicant’s composite scores will be rescored, resulting in overall satisfactory scores of 82.12 and 82.75. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the Fitness Assessments, dated 2 December 2010 and 4 March 2011, be amended in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) to reflect that he was “Exempt” from the abdominal circumference components. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02738 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Vice Chair , Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02738 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jun 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 4 Sep 13 w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 13. 1 2