RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01305
	XXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE 
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 21 Nov 12, be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

2.  His referral AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt), rendered for the period 11 Jan 12 thru 10 Jan 13 be removed from his records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had a medical condition that prevented him from passing the cardio component on his 21 Nov 12 FA.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5).

The applicant provided a memorandum from his medical provider indicating that he had a documented medical condition that precluded him from achieving a 
passing score in a non-exempt portion of the FA test.

A similar request was considered and denied on 24 Nov 13 by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), based on insufficient evidence to show the medical 
condition affected the FA.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial and states, in part, the applicant did not provide documentation of an invalidation memorandum from the unit commander.

The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request to void the contested report.  DPSIM found the evidence insufficient to warrant removal the 
contested FA; therefore, DPSID finds no basis to remove the contested report.  

The applicant filed an appeal through the Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted 
Evaluation Reports; however, he failed to provide supporting documentation and allowed the case to close.

The applicant has failed to provide any evidence to prove his assertions that the EPR was not rendered fairly based solely on the fitness failure.  There 
are avenues to ensure that any medical issue is taken into consideration prior to the report close-out date; not only by the rating chain, but with proper 
authorities within the medical community.  Therefore, to change or void the report would be an injustice to other airman who had consulted with the medical 
community and received the proper medical profiles regarding the fitness program or the other airman that have met the regulatory AF requirements.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 13 Jun 14, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has 
been received by this office (Exhibit E).

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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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility 
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  While the applicant has 
provided medical documentation indicating a medical condition precluded him from achieving a passing score in a non-exempt portion of the contested FA, he 
has not met with burden of proving it should be removed from his records. In this respect, we note the applicant has failed to provide a letter from the 
unit commander recommending the contested FA be invalidated.  Further, the applicant provides no evidence to support removing the contested referral-report. 
Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application.
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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01305 in Executive Session on XXXXXXXXXX, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Chair
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 12 Mar 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Extracts from Military Master Personnel Record.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 24 Sep 13, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 May 14.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jun 14.
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