RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02983 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 14 Jun 13 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition that precluded him from obtaining an overall satisfactory rating on the contested FAs. The day after his FA he was seen by his medical provider. They determined that he had a physical condition which precluded him from achieving a passing score on the contested FA. As proof of his statement he has submitted a letter from his physician. A letter from his medical provider dated 17 Jun 13 indicated that the applicant had a medical condition which prevented him from passing the cardio component of contested FA. Furthermore, the physician recommended the FA score be invalidated. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving as a Technical Sergeant (E-6) in the Regular Air Force. On 14 Jun 13 the applicant participated in the contested FA. He received an unsatisfactory composite score of 34.50. A similar request was denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) on 14 Feb 14. The contested FA due to lack of supporting documentation (AF 422, commanders letter) In accordance with (IAW) guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI36-2905 Fitness Program AFGM5 (3 Jan 2013) 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 cardio portion removed is 86.25, satisfactory. IAW AFI 36-2905_ AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), Attachment 1, Section 10, “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. If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then be required to retest within 5 duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the medical provider/MLO and the Exercise Physiologist. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional 7 days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. IAW AFI 36-2905_ AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), paragraphs 2.3.2 through 2.3.2.2 All members must complete the Fitness Screening Questionnaire (FSQ) prior to FA. The FSQ should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days, but no later than 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated; however, 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 Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) of the assessment/training clearance status from the provider. ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the contested FA, citing the lack of commanders letter IAW AFI 36-2905, (AFGM5), paragraph l0b, dated 3 Jan 13. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was forwarded to the applicant on 27 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 stating that he did in fact have a medical condition that prevented him from passing a non-exempt portion of the contested FA. Additionally, we note the letter indicates that he should have been exempted 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 14 Jun 13, 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-2013-02983 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 partial relief. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02983 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Jun 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. 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