RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02770 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 4 Mar 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS), or his records be corrected to show he was exempt from the cardio component of said FA. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition (walking pneumonia) which precluded him from attaining a passing score on the contested FA. He had experienced shortness of breath prior to his FA, but attributed it to fatigue; however, while performing the cardio portion of the FA, he again experienced shortness of breath and was unable to successfully complete the run. A few weeks later he reported to the emergency room with similar symptoms and was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard in the rank of lieutenant colonel (0-5). On 4 Mar 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 62.10, resulting in an unsatisfactory assessment. The applicant was credited with 29.90 points for cardio, 13.50 points for abdominal circumference, 10 points for push-ups and 8.70 points for sit- ups. In order to receive a satisfactory rating the applicant needed to earn an overall composite score of 75 or greater along with the scores for each component area abdominal circumference measurement, push-ups and sit-ups. Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit- ups. On 23 Apr 12, the applicant was diagnosed with walking pneumonia and the medical provider recommended the contested FA be voided and he be allowed to retest 42 days following medical clearance. The applicant was prohibited participating in physical training from 5 Apr 12 until 17 May 12. On 10 Sep 12, AFPC/DPSIM requested the applicant provide additional documentation to substantiate his claim, specifically an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report (DLC), and AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating that Airman who become ill or injured during the FA and are unable to complete all the components of the FA will have the option of being evaluated by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF); however, the FA will still count unless the unit commander renders the test invalid. The applicant has provided documentation indicating he had a medical condition that may have precluded him from successfully completing the cardio component of the FA. Although these documents indicate a medical condition existed and prohibited him from physical training from 5 Apr through 17 May 12, they do not substantiate that he was not cleared to participate in the contested FA. Further, the FA in question was not invalidated by the unit commander, nor has the applicant provided any evidence showing the commander concurred with the recommendation of the medical provider. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 Apr 13, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office. ________________________________________________________________ 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. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the 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 or injustice. We note the Air Force OPR requested additional documentation from the applicant to help evaluate the merits of his claim; however, he failed to respond. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02770 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 9 Apr 13, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Apr 13.