RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02960 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 26 Oct 11 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition that prevented him from attaining a passing score on the contested FA. He was unjustly required to complete the 1.0 mile walk. An AF Form 422, Notification of Members Qualification Status, dated 5 Oct 11, stating “cleared: Ht, Wt, AC, 1.0 mile walk” should have included a restriction from the walking portion of the test. He contends that 4 months later an AF Form 422 and AF Form 469 Duty Limiting Report, issued for the same condition, restricted him from the walking portion of the FA. A letter, requested by his CC, from the wing medical group dated 10 Sep 12 indicates he had a documented medical condition which precluded him from passing the contested FA. As further evidence of a preexisting medical condition he submits: An AF Form 469 dated 6 Jan 12 with the following restrictions: No running greater than 150 yds, No running greater than 150 yds. An AF Form 422 dated 20 Jan 12 with the following statement: “Cleared for the following AF Fitness assessment components: Ht, Wt, AC, push-ups, crunches.” An AF Form 469 dated 30 Sep 11 with the following restrictions: No running/repetitive high impact lower extremities greater than 150 yds, no sit ups/frequent or repetitive bending or twisting at the waist, no push-ups. An AF Form 422 dated 5 Oct 11 with the following statement: “Cleared for the following AF Fitness assessment components: Ht, Wt, AC, 1.0 mile walk.” The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served as a Technical Sergeant (E-6) in the regular Air Force during the matter under review. On 26 Oct 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an overall composite score of 60.50, constituting an unsatisfactory fitness level. On 2 Jan 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) denied relief to the applicant indicating that there was insufficient evidence (specifically a commanders request to remove the contested FA) to support his claim. In accordance with (IAW) AFI36-2905 Fitness Program AFGM2.1 (1 Jul 11) 2.10.4. Scoring for exemptions: Members with a DLC prohibiting them from performing one or more components of the FA will have a composite score calculated on the assessed components. Members must achieve a minimum of 75 adjusted points, based on points available, and meet minimum component standards in order to receive a “Satisfactory” rating. The composite score of the contested FA with the 1.0 mile walk removed is 63.00, unsatisfactory. IAW AFI 36-2905_AFGM2.1 (1 Jul 11) 2.3 All members must complete the FSQ prior to FA. The FSQ should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days, but NLT 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated. Failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA. A medical provider must evaluate all members with health issues identified on the FSQ prior to the FA. Member must notify the UFPM of the assessment/training clearance status from the provider. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, indicating there is no documentation provided by the applicant’s commander to invalidate the contested FA. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Jan 14 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 warranting partial relief. The office of primary responsibility (OPR) recommends denial of the request for lack of supporting evidence; specifically, a letter from his commander requesting the FA be invalidated; however we disagree. While we note there is no “Commander Invalidation Letter,” we give great weight to the letter from his medical provider indicating that he did in fact have a medical condition that prevented him from passing a non-exempt portion of the contested FA. Additionally, we are sufficiently persuaded by a totality of the evidence before us, that his AF FM 422 should have also restricted him from the cardio component of the assessment. In view of this, we find the FA should not be declared void, but rather he should be exempt from the cardio component of the contested FA. Should the applicant provide additional evidence to support his contention the entire FA should be declared void, we would be willing to reconsider this request. However, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to do so at this time. Therefore, we recommend his 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 Assessment, dated 26 Oct 11, be amended in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) to reflect that he was “Exempt” from the cardio component. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02960 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02960 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jun 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. 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