RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03368

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 30 Apr 13 be removed from his 
records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was suffering from medical conditions the day of the 
contested FA, precluding him attaining a passing score.  He 
suffered from gastro paresis and Helicobacter Pylori, which 
prevent the stomach from working properly.  At the time of the 
contested FA, he was taking Prilosec to manage these conditions.  
Even with conservative measures, the applicant broke out into 
cold sweat accompanied by nausea and felt like fainting.  He 
attempted multiple times to have the issue addressed at the 
clinic prior to the FA; however, it was unresolved.  This is 
evidenced by the fact that when he took his next FA on 8 Jul 13, 
he attained an overall composite score of 85.30.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter 
under review.

On 30 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
attained an overall composite score of 68.70, resulting in an 
unsatisfactory rating. 

On 17 Jun 13, the applicant had a procedure accomplished at a 
specialist’s office for which he was referred.  During the 
procedure impressions revealed the following:  the applicant had 
a normal esophagus, there was food in the body of the stomach, 
most likely due to gastro paresis/retention, and there was 
normal duodenal bulb and 2nd portion of duodenum.  The 
recommendations following the procedure were to begin taking 
specific medication before meals and at bedtime for two weeks.  
On 20 Jun 13, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, 
was issued by the applicant’s medical provider, which resulted 
in him being exempt from the cardio and sit-up components of the 
FA.  The release date for the AF Form 469 was 15 Dec 13.  

On 8 Jul 13, the applicant participated in another FA, where he 
was exempt from the sit-up component, and attained an overall 
composite score of 85.33, resulting in a satisfactory rating. 

On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) 
disapproved the applicant’s request for relief on the basis that 
the applicant provided no documentation validating that he 
suffered an injury during the contested FA.   

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  While the applicant contends that a 
medical condition precluded successful completion of the 
contested FA, there is insufficient evidence to support his 
claim.  The applicant failed to provide documentation from the 
commander indicating their decision to invalidate the FA.  In 
accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program AFGM 5 (dated 3 Jan 
13) paragraph 10b, "If the medical evaluation validates the 
illness/injury and provides supporting medical documentation, 
the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA results by notifying 
the FAC in writing.”  The applicant had the responsibility as an 
Air Force member to notify and coordinate with the Fitness 
Assessment Cell (FAC), medical provider, and his commander to 
ensure the invalidation was provided.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 4 Mar 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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 an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, 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 the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 2013-03368 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Jul 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 5 Dec 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 14.
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