RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04178 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 26 Mar 10, 5 Aug 10, and 2 Dec 10 be removed from his records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has been under the care of several physicians that have all confirmed that he has the beginning stages of a stress fracture of the tibia in both legs and should have been exempted from the 1.5 mile run. The time of the injury dates back to Mar 10, since then he has undergone a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) that confirms the diagnosis, and authorizes an alternate cardio event. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of letters from medical providers, AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition, issued on 28 Sep 11, and extracts from his medical records. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s record indicates he failed his FAs dated, 26 Mar 10, 5 Aug 10, and 2 Dec 10. His AF Form 469, which expires 27 Sep 12, reflects no running except for deployment purposes. No jumping, squatting, sprinting, high impact activities to the lower extremities. No walking for unlimited distances except for 1 mile timed walk/at own pace and distance as tolerated. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, stating, in part, that although the applicant’s diagnosis has been confirmed no physician has indicated that his injury contributed to his inability to pass his FAs. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 Dec 11 for review and response. 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 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In this respect, we note that none of the medical providers specifically attributed his FA failures to his injury. As a result, we did not find the evidence compelling. Should the applicant provide additional information to support his claim, we would be willing to reconsider his appeal. In view of the above and 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-2011-04178 in Executive Session on 10 July 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Oct 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 29 Nov 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11.