RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04196 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA), dated 12 July 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to and during his FA he experienced hip and knee pain. He was not placed on the correct fitness profile. His profile should have stated he was not cleared for the 1.5 mile run, 1 mile walk and sit ups. After he was injured during this FA, he immediately notified his first sergeant, Unit Fitness Program Manager and supervisor. He then went to the emergency room where he was prescribed medication for the pain and referred for a follow-up medical appointment. During his follow-up appointment, the physician stated he should have been exempt from performing the sit-up portion of the FA. He was given a profile stating he should have been exempt from the sit-up, run and walk after his visit to the emergency room. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force in the grade of airman first class. On 12 July 2012, the applicant completed the FA. He was exempt from the 1.5 mile run and the 1 mile walk components of the FA. The applicant’s overall FA score was 73.50 (unsatisfactory). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, if an airman becomes injured or ill during the FA, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) whether they complete the FA or not. Before departing the test location, airmen must notify the FAC of the presence of an illness or injury. If the medical evaluation validates the illness or injury and provides supporting medical documentation, the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA results by notifying the FAC in writing. If the FA is invalidated, the airman will be required to retest on all non-exempt FA components within five duty days from the original FA test date. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional five days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. The original FA will count unless rendered invalid by the unit commander. Airmen should notify their commander within the one duty day of the FA regarding the injury or illness to ensure communication regarding test validity with the MTF and FAC staff occurs prior to score entry in AFFMS. The FAC must also review the Fitness Screening Questionnaire prior to allowing any member to conduct an official FA and forward any high-risk response to the MTF. If a member has a component exemption, an AF Form 422 must be provided to the member by the MTF. The applicant failed to provide a copy of the AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, indicating that he had a preexisting condition that contributed to his FA failure on 12 July 2012. He has not demonstrated a clear error or injustice. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 January 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). 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 injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence presented, we are not persuaded that the fitness assessment is 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 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-2012-04196 in Executive Session on 25 April 2013 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 21 Jan 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 13.