RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03908 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Fitness Assessments (FA) dated 24 Jan 12, 29 Nov 12, 29 Apr 13, and 6 Aug 13 be removed from her records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She had a medical condition that unfairly precluded her from attaining passing scores in the contested FAs. In Jun 11, she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and began experiencing complications from the illness: osteoarthritis in the right shoulder, hip, and kidneys retaining protein. Additionally, she was diagnosed with adult onset asthma. Prior to the asthma diagnosis, the applicant was exempt from the cardio component (1.5 mile run) and was permitted to complete the mile walk. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter under review. On 24 Jan 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and was exempt from the sit-up and push-up components. She failed to attain the minimum score in the cardio component. As a result, she was credited with 18.80 points for the cardio component and attained an overall composite score of 40.63, resulting in an unsatisfactory rating. On 29 Nov 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and failed to attain the minimum score in the cardio component. As a result, she was credited with 0.00 points for the cardio component and attained an overall composite score of 31.60, resulting in an unsatisfactory rating. On 29 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and was exempt from the push-up and sit-up components. She failed to attain the minimum score in the cardio component. As a result, she was credited with 40.80 points for the cardio component and attained an overall composite score of 72.38, resulting in an unsatisfactory rating. On 29 May 13, the applicant provided an imaging services sheet which stated she was diagnosed with lung impairment. On 6 Aug 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and was exempt from the push-up and sit-up components. She failed to attain the minimum score in the cardio component. As a result, she was credited with 0.00 points for the cardio component and attained an overall composite score of 19.00, resulting in an unsatisfactory rating. The applicant’s first sergeant requested a medical evaluation to determine if the applicant had a condition precluding successful completion of the contested FAs. The medical provider concluded on all of the contested FAs the applicant had a documented medical condition preventing her from passing the contested FAs. On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) disapproved the applicant’s request for relief on the basis that the applicant should not have completed the contested FAs once she became injured; additionally, the applicant did not provide a commander’s invalidation memorandum invalidating contested FAs. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. There is insufficient evidence to support the applicant’s claim. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program AFGM 2.1 (dated 3 Jan 13) paragraph 10: If an airman becomes ill or injured during an FA, they have the option of being evaluated at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) whether or not they complete the FA. Before departing the testing location, airmen must notify the Fitness Assessment Center (FAC) staff. Airmen have the responsibility of notifying their commander within one duty day of the FA regarding the illness/injury to ensure communication regarding test validity with the MTF and FAC staff occurs prior to score entry into the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). “If an airman notifies the FAC of the presence of an illness/injury, the FAC or Unit Fitness Program (UFPM) where no FAC exists, will not input the scores into Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) for the time period specified below. For Regular Air Force and AGR, they will enter the scores into AFFMS on the sixth duty day if the commander does not invalidate the test results or no response from the commander is received within this timeframe.” There is a lack of supporting evidence because the applicant did not provide an invalidation memorandum for the contested FAs to be removed from AFFMS. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Feb 14 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; the applicant did not submit any evidence that her commander supported her application or determined that the FAs in question should be invalidated. Additionally, the applicant did not provide medical documentation substantiating providers exempted her from performing components of the contended FAs based on her medical conditions. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief; 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 of injustice. ________________________________________________________________ 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 2013-03908 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number 2013-03908: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Aug 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jan 14. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14. 1