RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05847 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessments (FA) recorded on 22 September 2011, 3 December 2011, 28 February 2012, and 13 October 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had an undiagnosed medical condition during the time of his contested FAs. After his failed FA on 13 October 2012, he was tested and diagnosed with exercise induced asthma which prevented him from passing the FA as well as achieving passing scores on previous FAs. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his AFFMS, Report of Individual Fitness, medical evaluation memorandum, medical history narrative, and supporting documents. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-5. A resume of the applicant's FA results is as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 14 Mar 13 00.00 Exempt *13 Oct 12 51.30 Unsatisfactory 14 Apr 12 78.90 Satisfactory *28 Feb 12 32.00 Unsatisfactory *3 Dec 11 59.70 Unsatisfactory *22 Sep 11 65.60 Unsatisfactory 26 Oct 05 86.25 Good * Contested FAs The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 1. AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicant took his FAs on 22 September 2011, 3 December 2011, and 28 February 2012, but did not meet the minimum requirement for the cardio component, with run times of 14:21, 15:19, and 17:11. After the failed FA, the applicant took another FA two months later and achieved a run time of 13:15, which gave him a satisfactory fitness level score. The applicant then took another FA on 13 October 2012, where he achieved a run time of 15:24. After this most recent FA failure, he sought medical attention, and was diagnosed with pre-existing exercise induced asthma and he was prescribed albuterol. 2. Albuterol as well as exercise induced asthma does not necessarily disqualify a member from performing the cardio (run) component of the FA. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Table A13.1, Albuterol is listed under medications affecting FA participation. Albuterol may affect the walk portion of the FA, and its effects indicate “May raise pulse” and “does not preclude taking 1.5-mile run component”. Also of note, the Chief, Physical Standards Division, provided a Report of Medical Evaluation on the applicant that addressed mobility restrictions. The report did not identify any FA limitations or effective and/or expiration dates. In short, they cannot determine if the applicant was or should have been exempted from the cardio component of the FAs. The complete 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 19 August 2013 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). To date, a response has not been received. ________________________________________________________________ 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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the contested FAs are in error or unjust. The Board notes the Chief, Physical Standards Division, provided a Report of Medical Evaluation on the applicant that addressed mobility restrictions; however, in the absence of confirmation from the medical provider indicating the medical condition precludes or has precluded the applicant from achieving passing fitness assessment scores, we find insufficient evidence to warrant disturbing the record. However, should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. 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 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 15 October 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-05847: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Dec 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Aug 2013, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Aug 2013. Panel Chair