ADDENDUM
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04800

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 28 May 2014 be removed from her record in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant.

On 28 July 2015, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request that her FA dated 28 May 2014 be removed from her record in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).  Her application was denied for failure to exhaust administrative remedies.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit D.

In an application dated 31 January 2016, the applicant seeks reconsideration of her earlier request.  She states that this was the first test to be completed in its entirety after a series of knee surgeries.  During the push-ups and start of the sit-ups of the assessment she experienced knee pain and was advised by the fitness assessment cell to stop the assessment.  She received a “Did Not Finish (DNF)” on the scorecard in the areas she did not complete (sit-ups and aerobics).  As advised, she did seek immediate medical attention from her Primary Care Manager (PCM).

The applicant provided a copy of the denial decision from the FAAB dated 5 June 2015.  The FAAB stated the applicant did not provide evidence to support her claim.  The applicant provided an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, dated 15 January 2014 and signed by the PCM on 30 May 2014 indicating exemptions from the 1.5 mile run, 2 km walk, push-ups, and sit-up components.  Additionally, the applicant provided a memorandum from the Family Medical Clinic dated 28 May 2014 which stated the applicant had known knee problems and profile restrictions in place but still had pain despite her restrictions.  The profile the Family Medical Clinic referenced was not included in the applicant’s appeal request.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the documentation provided by the applicant, we believe the contested FA should be removed from the AFFMS.  We note that the FAAB determined that there was no evidence to support the applicant’s claim.  However, we disagree.  The applicant provided a Duty Limiting Condition Report reflecting that she was exempt from the 1.5 mile run, 2 km walk, push-ups, and sit-up components and she provided a letter from the Family Medical Clinic referencing her knee problems and that she was on profile restriction.  We further note that immediately following her failed FA she did seek treatment from her PCM as instructed to do so.  Therefore, due to the applicant’s medical condition at the time period in question, we believe the contested FA should be removed from the applicant’s records.  Therefore, we recommend the records be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 28 May 2014, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04800 in Executive Session on 15 March 2016, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04800 was considered:

  Exhibit D.  Record of Proceedings, dated 2 November 2015,
	            w/atchs.
  Exhibit E.  DD Form 149, dated 31 January 2016, w/atchs.
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