RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05622 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 15 May 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His FA failure was the result of not having time to adjust to his new medication. 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 senior airman (E-4). On 2 Nov 11, according to excerpts of the applicant’s military medical records provided in support of his application, he was prescribed Albuterol Sulfate 18 mcg and Ipratropium Bromide 103 mcg Aerosol powder, Inhalation (inhale 2 puffs by mouth four times a day as needed). On 1 Mar 12, the applicant was prescribed Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg, Aerosol powder, Inhalation, HFA (take 1 to 2 puffs by mouth 20 minutes prior to exercise). On 15 May 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA. Although he was exempt from the cardio component of the FA, the applicant was cleared to be tested on the abdominal circumference, height, weight, push-up, and sit-up components of the FA. Even though he attained a composite score of 75.75, he did not attain the minimum number of sit-ups required to attain an overall passing score. On 22 Jun 12, the applicant was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. A medical doctor concluded that this does not necessitate that the applicant is unable to perform testing but that he may have an acute onset of dyspnea that may interfere with testing. The applicant was able to adequately perform activity just a short while afterward, which may represent the time needed for medication (inhaler) to take effect, minimizing bronchospasm. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not clearly demonstrated an error or injustice. The applicant was previously diagnosed with asthma and prescribed medication (albuterol) which exempted him from the cardio component of the fitness assessment (FA). After consulting with his primary care manager (PCM), it was further confirmed he had exercise induced asthma which may interfere with testing. It was determined the applicant’s bronchospasm could be minimized through medication and he could resume activity shortly after taking it. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, Fitness Program, it specifically addresses the impact of medication on the cardio component of the FA; it does not exempt other components. In this case, due to the applicant’s medication, he was only authorized exemption from the cardio component and not the sit-up component of the FA. Furthermore, a review of the applicant’s chronological record of medical care, indicates he was released without limitations after his evaluation. 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 15 Mar 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 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. 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-2012-05622 in Executive Session on 19 Sep 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Sep 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Mar 13. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Mar 13. Chair