RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03357

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 30 Apr 13 be removed from her 
records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was ill the day of the contested FA precluding successful 
completion.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter 
under review.

On 14 Apr 13, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, 
was issued by the applicant’s medical provider, which resulted 
in her being exempt from the push-up component of the FA, and 
restricted her to lifting no greater than 40 pounds for the 
period from 9 Apr 13 to 10 May 13.

On 30 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and 
failed to complete the cardio component; as a result, she was 
credited with 0.00 points for the cardio component, resulting in 
an overall composite score of 22.22, which constitutes and 
unsatisfactory rating.  

On 10 May 13, the applicant’s medical provider issued a “medical 
approval to return to school/work note” indicating the applicant 
was vomiting the morning of 30 Apr 13 and was seen in the 
clinic; therefore her FA test should be medically invalidated. 

On 18 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) 
disapproved the applicant’s request for relief on the basis she 
did not seek immediate medical attention, took the FA on 30 Apr 
13, and was medically evaluated on 10 May 13; however, there was 
no memorandum from the commander to invalidate the contested FA.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  While the applicant contends that a 
medical condition precluded successful completion of the 
contested FA, there is insufficient evidence to support her 
claim.  The applicant failed to provide documentation from the 
commander indicating their decision to invalidate the FA.  In 
accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program AFGM 5 (dated 3 Jan 
13) paragraph 10b, "If the medical evaluation validates the 
illness/injury and provides supporting medical documentation, 
the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA results by notifying 
the FAC in writing.”  The applicant had the responsibility as an 
AF member to notify and coordinate with the Fitness Assessment 
Cell (FAC), medical provider, and her commander to ensure the 
invalidation was provided.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, 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).
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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 filed timely.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; the applicant did not submit any evidence 
that her commander supported her application or determined that the FA in question should be invalidated.  Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief; we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
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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 2013-03357 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jul 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 5 Dec 13.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
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