RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03882 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her 11 Jul 11, 30 Apr 12, and 31 Jul 12 Fitness Assessments (FAs) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The contested fitness failures were the result of her thyroid hormone imbalance, which precluded her from attaining a passing score on the contested 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 staff sergeant (E-5). On 11 Jul 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 64.00, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 30 Apr 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 72.70, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 31 Jul 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 59.10, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 10 Sep 12, AFPC/DPSIM requested additional supporting documentation from the applicant to substantiate her claim. In response, she provided a memorandum signed by her primary care manager (PCM) indicating she had a documented medical condition that precluded her from achieving a passing score in a non- exempt portion of the contested FAs. The applicant submitted an AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, dated 30 Nov 12, indicating the applicant attended the Healthy Living Workshop (HLW) on her own initiative. Also, stating that she has been instructed over the past year on several occasions, to keep working with the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) and medical to find the healthy way to improve her fitness. The form also contained a handwritten note from the applicant’s PCM, dated 6 Dec 12, stating that she had a medical condition documented that account for failures on the contested assessments. 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: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting the applicant was sent a memorandum requesting additional documentation, specifically, a copy of her AF FM 108 indicating she was evaluated and had medical condition that precluded her from obtaining a passing score on the fitness assessment. Additionally, there is no evidence to indicate she was injured or ill during the contested FAs and was unable to complete the required components of the FA. Furthermore, the applicant provided an AF FM 108 that did not evaluate the fitness assessments she is requesting removed. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant indicates that she provided all available documentation requested. She notes the AF Forms 108 she provided were to show her efforts to provide the specific forms requested and that she exhausted all efforts to meet the request of the advisory. She reiterates that her original application included documentation that indicates a medical evaluation was done and concluded that her medical condition precluded her from attaining a passing score during the contested FAs. Therefore, she provides an AF Form 108 that she created and routed it through the HAWC, her commander, and PCM for signatures in support of her request. In support of her response, the applicant submits copies of the aforementioned AF Form 108 and additional supporting medical documentation, including doctor’s notes with respect to her diagnosis. A complete copy of the applicant’s response is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ 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, including her response to the advisory opinion, 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. 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-2012-03882 in Executive Session on 2 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 26 Oct 12, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Nov 12. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 6 Dec 12.