RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04566 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessments (FA), dated 19 Feb 14 and 28 May 14, be removed from his record in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: A medical condition impeded him from successfully achieving a passing score on both FAs. 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 (SrA, E-4). According to documentation provided by the applicant: On 21 Feb 14, he reported to his medical provider that he was experiencing left hip pain prior to and during his fitness test which affected his ability to run. On 4 Jun 14, his first sergeant requested a determination from his healthcare provider as to whether there was a medical condition that precluded the applicant from passing his FAs on 28 May 14, 19 Feb 14, 13 Nov 14, and 26 Aug 13. The applicant’s medical provider indicated that he had a medical condition that precluded him from passing the contested FAs, but did not indicate the nature of the condition or how it affected the outcome of the FA. The applicant was issued an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, which indicated that he was exempt from the cardio (run and walk) components of the FA, beginning on 4 Jun 14 and expiring on 3 Aug 14. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, dated 21 Oct 13, any military member can appeal their FA via Wing Appeal and subsequently through the Air Force Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), within two years of discovering an error or injustice. In this case, the applicant's DD Form 149 was signed on 24 Jul 14, and the appeal has not been considered by his Wing Commander, nor has it been reviewed by the FAAB; therefore, the applicant's request has not been submitted in accordance with current Air Force guidance. 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 25 Feb 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 not 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. In this respect, we note this Board is the highest administrative level of appeal within the Air Force. As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction. To request the removal of the contested fitness assessments (FAs), there are other available avenues of administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued. The applicant should have applied to the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) for relief on the issue prior to applying to the AFBCMR. In view of this, we find this application is not ripe for adjudication at this level, as there exists a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted. Therefore, in view of the above, 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-2014-04566 in Executive Session on 16 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04566 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Jul 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Dec 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 15.