RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01087 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 12 May 11, 15 Nov 11, and 10 Sept 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had an unknown/untreated metabolic condition during the 12 May 11 and 15 Nov 11 contested FAs, which precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory overall rating. During the 1.5 mile run on the 10 Sept 12 contested FA, he experience an exercise induced asthma flare-up which precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory score. The medical condition has been validated through a medical evaluation. In support of the appeal, the applicant submits AF Forms 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, dated 15 Nov 11, and 10 Sep 12. 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 Major (O-4). On 12 May 2011 and 15 Nov 2011, the applicant participated in the contested FAs and attained an unsatisfactory score on both assessments. Information extracted from AFFMS indicates on the 12 May 11 FA, he was exempt from performing cardio, push-ups and sit-ups. On the 15 Nov 11 FA, he was not exempt from any portion of the assessment. In April 2012, the applicant was notified that he was diagnosed with a metabolic condition back in December 2008 but had never been informed or treated for the condition. After becoming aware of the condition and treatment was started, an Air Force Form 108 was completed by a military physician to stating that his condition would cause him to gain weight. On 28 September 2012, the applicant participated in a contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score. During the 1.5 mile run, he experienced an exercise induced asthma attack which he had been previously diagnosed in his medical records. Information extracted from AFFMS indicates that he was exempt from performing the abdominal circumference, push-ups and sit-ups. The applicant’s last eight FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 26 Nov 13 79.00 Satisfactory 26 Jul 13 77.20 Unsatisfactory 1 Mar 13 EXEMPT EXEMPT 31 Dec 12 23.75 Unsatisfactory *10 Sept 12 64.67 Unsatisfactory 27 Feb 12 78.30 Satisfactory *15 Nov 11 68.20 Unsatisfactory *12 May 11 63.00 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, if an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander within five days of the assessment. If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then be required to retest within five duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the medical provider and the Exercise Physiologist (EP). On 2 Nov 2013, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) denied relief to the applicant indicating that documentation provided did not support a pre-existing medical condition precluded a passing score. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request, as there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. The applicant provided an AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, dated 15 Nov 11, and 10 Sep 12; however, he has not provided documentation from the Unit Commander indicating his/her decision to invalidate the FA (IA W AFI 36-2905 (AFGM2, 20 Dec 10) paragraph 13 and (AFGM4, 26 Jun 12) paragraph 1 0). A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 13 Dec 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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-2013-01087 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Feb 13, w/atch. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Nov 2013, w/atch. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12. Panel Chair