RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-02054
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 8 Mar 12 be removed from the 
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He failed the FA dated 8 Mar 12 due to the pain he was 
experiencing in his left knee.  By letter, his Superintendent 
indicates that he was injured during the running portion of the 
FA; however, because of slow processing, the AF Form 469, Duty 
Limiting Condition Report, did not get processed prior to the 
five-day window and his failure was permanently entered in the 
AFFMS.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of an 
AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification 
Status, dated 4 Apr 12; x-ray report, and a letter of support 
from his Superintendent.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of airman first class (E-3).

He received an unsatisfactory score on his FA dated 8 Mar 12.  

On 31 May 2012, a memorandum was sent to the applicant 
requesting additional documentation.  Specifically, a copy of 
the member's AF FM 108, Physical Fitness Education and 
Intervention Processing; indicating that he had a preexisting 
medical condition that contributed to his fitness failure as 
well as his signed fitness assessment score sheet and fitness 
questionnaire.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM notes they queried the 
applicant for additional medical information with regard to his 
contention he failed the FA due to a medical issue; however, the 
applicant failed to respond to their request for the additional 
information.

The governing directives notes that if an Airman becomes injured 
or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required 
components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at 
the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still 
count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander.  For Air 
Reserve Component (ARC), airmen will have the option of 
providing the ARC Fitness Program Medical Liaison Officer (MLO) 
with medical documentation from their Personal Care Physician to 
include diagnosis, prognosis period and type of physical 
limitations or restrictions.

The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 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 30 Aug 12 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 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 that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In this respect, 
while we note the comments of the Superintendent, the applicant 
has not provided the requested documentation to substantiate 
that his unsatisfactory FA score was due to medical issues.  
Should the applicant provide additional information to support 
his claim, we would be willing to reconsider his appeal.  In 
view of the above and 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 BC-2012-02054 in Executive Session on 11 December 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Apr 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 22 Aug 12, w/atch.  
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12.




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