RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02928 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA) score recorded on 10 May 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 8 May 2012, he was prescribed a new medication. He was unaware that the medication would have an effect on his heart rate. On 10 May 2012, he was scheduled for his FA and took his medication as prescribed. After completing the test, he received a failing score because his heart rate was too high. He made an appointment with his primary care manager (PCM) who informed him that he should not have taken the medication for at least two days prior to testing. 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 (TSgt), E-6. By letter dated 19 July 2012, AFPC/DPSIMC (Exhibit B) requested the applicant provide additional supporting documentation to substantiate his claim; specifically, documentation from his medical provider indicating the name and type of medication prescribed as well as his signed FA score sheet and fitness questionnaire. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial because the applicant did not fail the contested FA due to an elevated heart rate. DPSIM states the applicant is contending that he failed the FA due to an elevated heart rate; however, a review of his fitness assessment shows that he scored above the required minimum in the cardio component. The applicant failed the fitness assessment because he did not achieve enough points in the abdominal component which, when combined with the cardio component would give him an overall score of 75 points or more to achieve at least a “satisfactory” score. His AC and cardio scores gave him an overall composite score of 71.88 (Unsatisfactory). The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterates his previous contentions and summary of the events of 10 May 2012. He further states that his PCM provided a memorandum that clearly states the medication has an effect on the heart rate. In AFI 36-2905 Table A13.1 it also states that amphetamines "may raise the pulse" and that patients should consider a drug holiday prior to taking a fitness assessment, which he did for his next two FAs. In the span of four months following his May test he completed two more FAs. He stopped taking his medication one week prior to each test which allowed his heart rate to be lower causing his score to be higher in the cardio category. During the 10 May 2012 FA, the medication did have a significant effect on his heart rate which caused him to lose a substantial amount of points. He was not aware of this information until after the FA was administered and he had spoken with his PCM. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice. In this respect, we note that although the evidence of record indicates that the side effect of the medication impacted the applicant’s score on the cardio component of the contested FA, we see no evidence of error or impropriety in the execution of the FA. The evidence of record indicates the applicant’s unsatisfactory score was the result of his AC measurement, as he scored above the required minimum in the cardio component. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the FA should not be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). In view of the above, and 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 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 this application in Executive Session on 26 March 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02928: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 5 June 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIMC, dated 19 July 2012. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIM, dated 10 October 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 October 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.