RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03051 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: Yes ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 15 Aug 12 and 03 Jun 13 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a chronic knee condition that precluded him from obtaining an overall satisfactory rating on the contested FAs. The Medical Provider Form he submitted indicates that he did have a documented medical condition that: “precluded the achievement of a passing score on a non-exempt portion of the FAs” specifically cardio component. A document issued by the base medical group, dated 17 Feb 12, indicated that he had a chronic knee condition which prevented him from preforming maximally on the cardio portion of the FA. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: At the time of the request the applicant was serving as a Senior Airman (E-4) in the regular Air Force. 15 Aug 12 the applicant completed the first contested FA with an unsatisfactory composite score of 73.60. On 3 Jun 13, the applicant completed the second contested FA with an unsatisfactory composite score of 33.33. He received 0 points for the 1.0 walk. According to the Automated Records Management System on 29 Sep 13, the applicant voluntarily separated from the Air Force with an honorable discharge. A similar request was denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) on 14 Feb 14 due to a lack of an AF Form 422 Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status and commander’s letter requesting the score be invalidated. In accordance with (IAW) guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-2905_ Fitness Program AFGM4&5 (26 Jun 13 & 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. ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the contested FA, citing the lack of supporting evidence. AFPC/DPSIM notes that the applicants FA record can no longer be accessed in AFFMS. 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 28 Feb 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 commander invalidation memorandum; however, we disagree. While we note an invalidation letter from the commander was not submitted, we recognize the applicant submitted a “Medical Determination Letter” from his medical provider indicating that he had a knee condition and should have been exempted from the cardio component of the FA. In view of this respect, we find the contested FAs should not be declared void, but rather the cardio component scores should be changed to reflect an “Exempt” status. Should the applicant provide additional evidence to support voiding the contested FAs in their entirety, we will reconsider this request. However, based on the evidence before us, we find no basis upon which to recommend voiding them at this time. Therefore, in view of the above, we recommend correcting the applicant’s records to the extent indicated below. 4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. ________________________________________________________________ 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 Assessments, dated 15 Aug 12 and 03 Jun 13, be amended in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) to reflect that he was “Exempt” from the cardio components. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03051 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 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14. 1 2