RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF:DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02440 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The fitness assessment (FA) dated 31 January 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 2. By amendment, the applicant requests the cardio component of his fitness assessments, dated 10 October 2013, 25 March 2013, 21 September 2012, 31 May 2012, 26 April 2011, 5 November 2010, 22 January 2009, 23 June 2005, 22 April 2005 and 20 October 2004, be removed from AFFMS. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He received unsatisfactory FA scores due to his marginal run times. He has had multiple appointments with his primary care manager (PCM) since 2008 addressing his left knee pain: he was told it was fine. It was not until he failed the third FA in January 2012, that an MRI revealed he had a torn ACL and Meniscus. After the MRI results, he was sent to the orthopedic clinic and physical therapy. According to the Physical Therapist, he had developed the muscles around his knee as much as he could and his knee would not get better without surgery. He finally had surgery on 9 May 2012. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement, the fitness assessment scorecard, medical records a physician’s note and other supporting documentation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant. A resume of the applicant’s FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating *10 Oct 13 91.50 Excellent *25 Mar 13 78.80 Satisfactory *21 Sep 12 86.25 Satisfactory *31 May 12 58.50 Unsatisfactory *31 Jan 12 58.20 Unsatisfactory 22 Jul 12 83.60 Satisfactory *26 Apr 11 67.40 Unsatisfactory * 5 Nov 10 27.80 Unsatisfactory 16 Apr 10 78.50 Good 14 Oct 09 75.30 Good 29 Apr 09 75.50 Good *22 Jan 09 59.00 Poor 31 Jan 08 77.25 Good 30 Jan 06 77.60 Good 31 Oct 05 73.95 Marginal *23 Jun 05 Exempt Exempt *22 Apr 05 73.30 Marginal *20 Oct 04 70.60 Marginal * Contested FAs On 22 September 2012, the applicant administratively closed his case stating that he needed time to gather additional evidence. In a letter dated 5 February 2013, the applicant requested his case be reopened. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicant states he failed his fitness assessment due to the pain in his left knee. He contends he pressed it because he was unaware that he could stop the assessment without being given a failing score. He claims his knee was evaluated and it was found that his pain was caused by a torn ACL and meniscus. On 20 June 2012, AFPC/DPSIM requested additional documentation from the applicant: specifically, copies of the AF Form 108, AF Form 469 and AF Form 422 completed by the military treatment facility. That documentation was not received. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 August 2012, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence presented, we are not persuaded that the fitness assessments are erroneous or unjust as recorded. As such, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion and find that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02440 in Executive Session on 6 February 2014 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02440 was considered: Exhibit A1. DD Form 149, dated 31 May 12, w/atchs. Exhibit A2. Additional Submission, dated 10 Jul 12, w/atchs. Exhibit A3. Additional Submission, dated 12 Dec 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 25 Jul, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 13.