RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05716 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA) dated 28 August 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Based on a documented medical condition his FA should have been exempt. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a Memorandum for Medical Evaluation dated 17 September 2012, from his commander and medical provider and his AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing. 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 (SSgt), E-5. A resume of the applicant's FA results is as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 1 Mar 13 80.50 Satisfactory 30 Jan 13 80.50 Satisfactory 1 Nov 12 Exempt Exempt *28 Aug 12 73.50 Unsatisfactory 20 Dec 11 77.70 Satisfactory 17 Oct 11 72.40 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that prior to the FA the applicant had a medical evaluation where it was determined he should be exempt from the cardio component of the FA. Accordingly, this exemption was updated in AFFMS. Beyond the cardio exemption, there is no evidence that the applicant should have been exempt from any other component. They noted the applicant’s medical evaluation, documented on a memorandum from his commander and medical provider and an AF Form 108, indicated the applicant had a medical condition which precluded him from passing the assessment. However, the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to determine any limiting factors beyond the cardio exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, and Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM) 4, paragraph 10, “if an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered not valid by the Unit Commander.” The applicant was already exempt from the cardio portion of his FA. The medical evaluation he received following the FA validated this exemption, however, there is no evidence that indicates the commander elected to invalidate the FA. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response the applicant states that after receiving the Air Force advisory opinion it was clear that he did not provide the supporting medical documents, therefore he submits a copy of his Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 30 August 2012. The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, 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 with respect to the applicant’s request for removal of the entire contested FA. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the entire contested FA is in error or unjust. The AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, and the Military Medical Provider’s assessment documenting his limitations and exemptions are noted; however, in the absence of documentation indicating the applicant should have been exempt from completing the FA, we find insufficient evidence to warrant removal of the entire FA. The Board notes the Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends denial because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to determine any limiting factors beyond the cardio exemption. However, based on the medical provider’s assessment, we are persuaded the push-ups and sit-ups components of the contested FA should be corrected to reflect “exempt” in the AFFMS. Notwithstanding our determination, we note that an exemption of these components would not change the applicant's unsatisfactory "fitness level," however, it will change his overall score in AFFMS to one that is lower than his current score, which is a detrimental action against the applicant. For this reason we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that 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 this application in Executive Session on 24 September 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-05716: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated, 13 Nov 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated, 9 Mar 2013 w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 2013. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant , dated 10 Apr 2013, w/atch.