RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03093 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) scores for 29 Dec 10 and 30 Mar 11 be removed from his records. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has been under pain management treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis since July 2008 and believes the side effects for the medication he was prescribed caused his weight gain. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of documents extracted from his service medical records, an Air Force Fitness Management report, and extracts from a commercial web site pertaining to the side effects of Pamelor and Elavil. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ USAF/A1PP recommends denial noting the medical subject matter expert indicates that many medications can potentially result in weight gain; however, it is the responsibility of the service member to meet the abdominal circumference standards. The applicant’s abdominal circumference measurements have been consistent throughout his Air Force Fitness Management System history. The HQ USAF/A1PP complete 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 2 Sep 11, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ 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 the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-2011-03093 in Executive Session on 22 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03093 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jul 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PP, dated 26 Aug 11. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Sep 11.