RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03457 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 28 Feb 12, be removed from his record in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition which prevented him from passing his FA. His Abdominal Circumference (AC) was measured around his abdomen over the top of his supra-hernia which increased his AC. His first AC measurement was 39.5 and the second was 40. He was informed that based on his measurements he would not pass his FA. He explained to the test monitor the reason for the increase in size of his AC was due to his supra-hernia to no avail. He did not complete his FA and called his primary care physicians office to have his supra-hernia examined and verified. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a Report of Individual FA History and a memorandum from his physician stating he has a supra-umbilical hernia. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Oct 14, the applicant’s name was placed on the Air Force Reserve Retired list. The following is a summary of the applicant’s AC scores: Date AC Score Composite Score Fitness Level 2/25/2014 38.50 87.80 Satisfactory 6/4/2013 39.00 86.90 Satisfactory 5/1/2012 37.50 90.50 Not Indicated 2/28/2012 39.50 11.70 Unsatisfactory 8/12/2011 39.00 83.60 Satisfactory 3/1/2011 39.00 77.80 Satisfactory AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicant did not provide a fitness screening questionnaire or any other medical documentation to show that he should not have been tested or been exempt from the waist measurement. The AF Form 422, Physical Profile and/or the AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report would have indicated the applicant’s limitations for his 28 Feb 12, FA. In addition, the memorandum the applicant provided is dated two years after the FA was conducted and does not state the medical condition affected his 2012 FA. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, “the provider will specify the length of time required for physical limitations.” While the applicant submitted a memorandum from the medical provider, it did not state the medical conditions contributed to his failed FA. “If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury and provides supporting medical documentation, the unit commander may invalidate the FA results by notifying the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) in writing. If the FA is invalidated, the airmen will be required to retest on all non- exempt FA components within five duty days from original FA test date. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional five duty days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided.” The applicant did not provide a medical validation or commander invalidation memorandum for the failed assessment. The complete 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 18 Jun 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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 of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2014-03457 in Executive Session on 22 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 May 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jun 15.