RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04690 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 8 March 2011, 13 September 2011, 1 November 2011, and 1 February 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) scores be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His first FA failure was due to a back injury he sustained while doing the sit-up portion of the test. His commander refused to have the test removed because he did not complete the test. His next three FA failures were a result of undiagnosed pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane that lines the heart). Although, a medical evaluation concluded that his undiagnosed condition precluded him from achieving a passing score in two of his last three assessments, he believes the same condition caused all four FA failures. 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 8 March 2011, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 24.30, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 24 March 2011, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, which exempted him from the 1.5 mile run and sit-up components of the FA, until 10 May 2011. On 17 May 2011, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422, which exempted him from the 1.5 mile run and sit-up components of the FA, until 10 June 2011. On 17 June 2011, the applicant was hospitalized for pericarditis. On 28 June 2011, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, was initiated that placed duty and mobility restrictions upon the applicant, which precluded him from running or walking greater than one-half mile, sit-ups, push-ups, and strenuous activities which would elevate his heart rate above 120 beats per minute (BPM), until 15 August 2011. On 13 September 2011, the applicant participated in the contested FA. Although he was on a profile exempting him from the cardio and strength components of the FA, the applicant was cleared to be tested on his height, weight, and abdominal circumference components. He failed the waist measurement only FA test during the contested FA, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 19 October 2011, an AF Form 469, which extended the duty and mobility restrictions described above until 16 January 2012. On 21 October 2011, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422, which exempted him from the cardio and strength components of the FA; the applicant was cleared to be tested on his height, weight, and abdominal circumference components, until 16 January 2012. On 1 November 2011, the applicant participated in the contested FA. Although he was on a profile exempting him from the cardio and strength components of the FA, the applicant was cleared to be tested on his height, weight, and abdominal circumference components. He failed the waist measurement only FA test during the contested FA, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 6 January 2012, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422, which extended the exemptions described above until 29 February 2012. On 1 February 2012, the applicant participated in the contested FA. Although he was on a profile exempting him from the cardio and strength components of the FAs, the applicant was cleared to be tested on his height, weight, and abdominal circumference components. He failed the waist measurement only FA test during the contested FA, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 27 February 2012, the applicant was evaluated and diagnosed with a medical condition which strictly limits his physical activity and ability to engage in physical training exercises. On 5 March 2012, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422, which once again exempted him from the cardio and strength components of the FA; the applicant was cleared to be tested on his height, weight, and abdominal circumference components, until 30 April 2012. On 23 March 2012, the applicant was exempt from all components of the FA. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting the applicant tested fairly under his doctor’s orders and in accordance with his profile. Specifically, on 8 March 2011, the applicant was not on a profile and was cleared to be tested on all components of the FA. He was later placed on a profile and only completed the abdominal circumference measurements. However, he did not obtain passing fitness scores for his 13 September 2011, 1 November 2011, and 1 February 2012 Fitness Assessments (FA). While the applicant provided AF Forms 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, dated 21 October 2011, 6 January 2012, and 5 March 2012, which exempted him from the 1.5 mile run, push-up, and sit-up components of these contested FAs, he was appropriately evaluated on the height, weight, and abdominal circumference in accordance with his profile. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In response to the advisory opinion, the applicant provided documentation which was previously submitted with his original application, which 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 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 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-2012-04690 in Executive Session on 25 June 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 October 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 4 December 2012, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 December 2012. Exhibit E. Applicant submission, undated.