RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05079 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 8 May 13 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should have been on a waiver for a documented medical condition that precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory rating on the contested FA. He was diagnosed with Hypogonadism in February of 2010 and started hormone treatment with a civilian physician. Following a PCS in February 2013 his treatment was interrupted for approximately 4 months. Without treatment he should have been exempted from portions of the contested FA. In support of this contention, he submits as evidence the following attached documents: AF Form 108, Medical records supporting hypogonadism and showing Hormone Replacement Therapy, Study from the Endocrine Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota and the Department of Exercise Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. EXAMINER’S NOTE: In his DD149, Application for Correction of Military Record, the applicant indicated that he had further contentions on the second page; however he did not submit page two of the form. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving as a Technical Sargent (E-6) in the Regular Air Force. On 8 May 2013 the applicant completed the contested FA with an unsatisfactory Abdominal Circumference (AC) score of 39.50” and a composite score of 64.20. A similar request was denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) on 20 Feb 14 due to a lack of specific medical documentation as well as no commander’s invalidation letter. IAW AFI 36-2905_AFGM3 (3 Jan 12), 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 supporting documents, specifically a commander’s letter. 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 7 Mar 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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we believe he has met his burden of establishing the contested FA should be declared void. The Office Of Primary Responsibility (OPR) recommends denial of the request, stating that while there was evidence to support his medical condition, a commander invalidation letter was not provided and the FAAB concurred with the OPR, denying the request due to lack of supporting evidence. While we note an invalidation letter from the commander was not submitted, we recognize the applicant’s medical provider indicated on the AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, that he did in fact have a medical condition that precluded him from passing the contested FA. Given his medical provider’s recommendation to invalidate the FA and the medical records supporting his diagnosis of hypogonadism as a pre- existing medical condition, we find a totality of the evidence supports favorable consideration of this request. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s 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 8 May 13 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05079 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 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Oct 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Jan 14, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 14. 1 2