RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03994 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 28 Apr 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition during the FA in question which should have prevented him from testing. The condition required surgery and his medical provider has provided a memo documenting that he should not have tested on 28 Apr 11. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Senior Airman (E-4) during the matter under review. The applicant’s last five FA results: Date Composite Score Rating 28 Aug 12 00 Unsatisfactory 13 Mar 12 39.63 Unsatisfactory 23 May 11 n/a Exempt 28 Apr 11 10.38 Unsatisfactory 22 Oct 10 49.40 Unsatisfactory The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, AF Guidance Memo 2, “If an Airman becomes injured or ill during an 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,” and “FAC staff will hold scores of RegAF and AGR Airmen who become injured or ill for five duty days to allow Medical and Commander review. Scores can be entered into the AFFMS on the sixth day if the Commander does not invalidate the test results.” On 10 May 11, the applicant was admitted to the Midwest Regional Medical Center for hernia surgery. On 13 Jun 11, his health provider recommended the FA in question be invalidated. The applicant’s commander elected to remove a Letter of Reprimand associated with the applicant’s second consecutive FA failure; however, he did not invalidate the FA. The commander indicated “His unsatisfactory score will remain in the AFFMS record due to the fitness assessment cell (FAC) not being authorized to remove it.” Based upon the medical documentation provided, it is apparent the applicant did in fact have a medical condition that may have limited his ability to successfully complete his FA on 28 Apr 11. Based upon his commander’s comments in his statement, it appears he is implying the score should be invalidated, but his intentions are not clear. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we believe a preponderance of the evidence supports corrective action. While we note the comments from AFPC/DPSIM indicating there is no clear indication the applicant’s commander wished to invalidate the FA in question, we believe the documentation submitted by the applicant, specifically, the memorandum from the Chief of General Surgery stating the applicant should not have been allowed to take the FA due to his medical condition, and his commander’s decision to remove the applicant’s Letter of Reprimand for failing two consecutive FAs, is sufficient for us to recommend granting the requested relief. Therefore, we believe the applicant’s records should 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 his Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 28 April 2011, be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03994 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Jan 13, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 13.