RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03509 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 9 Jan 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical situation related to surgery to remove a tumor from his back, which prevented him from passing the FA. In Jul 08, a schwannoma, a non-malignant tumor, was found in his upper central back during an MRI. The growth caused continuous sharp pain in the right arm, legs and chest. Surgery was conducted on 8 Jul 08. However, it caused a significant loss of strength and greatly reduced the ability to work out. The doctor placed him on profile on 3 Dec 11, which exempted him from every component of the FA, except the AC. He failed the FA. He believes the administration of the AC portion of the FA was unjust because he was not able to maintain his workouts due to his medical condition. The lack of working out contributed to his gaining four inches on his waist. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) during the matter under review. On 9 Jan 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA, was exempt from all portion except the AC, and attained an unsatisfactory score. ? The applicant’s last five FA results: Date Composite Score Rating 4 Nov 12 30.90 Unsatisfactory 9 Jan 11 63.00 Unsatisfactory 4 Apr 09 82.50 Good 2 Apr 08 82.50 Good 29 May 07 85.50 Good The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the FA score in question. IAW AFI 36-2905, Paragraph 4.2.5., “All members will complete an abdominal circumference (AC) assessment unless there is a composite exemption or, under rare circumstances, a component exception determined by the Exercise Physiologist upon recommendation by the provider.” The applicant provide a copy of his profile, dated 3 Dec 11, for the specific time frame of the FA in question; however, the profile indicates he was medically cleared for abdominal circumference. The applicant’s FA was administered in accordance with his profile. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Dec 12 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 recommendation of AFPC/DPSIM 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 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-2012-03509 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jul 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Nov 12, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 12.