RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01082 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 9 June 10 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition during the contested FA, which precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory overall rating. During the cardio component, his back seized-up to the point where he was not able to complete that component and received an incomplete, which resulted in an resulting in an incomplete and an overall unsatisfactory composite score. The medical condition has been validated through a medical evaluation. In support of the appeal, the applicant submits page one of a three-page 9 Jun 10 Chronological Record of Medical Care of his treatment at the Urgent Care Clinic for lower back pain. 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 9 Jun 10, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score. Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed to complete the cardio component of the contested FA. On 9 Jun 10 at 1032, the applicant reported to the 35th Medical Group Urgent Care Clinic and was seen for lower back pain. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, 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 invalid by the Unit Commander within five days of the assessment. If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then be required to retest within five duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the medical provider and the Exercise Physiologist (EP). On 6 Nov 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) denied relief to the applicant indicating that there was insufficient evidence to support his claim. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request, as there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. Although the applicant has provided a Chronological Record of Medical Care indicating that he was seen for low back pain at an Urgent Care Clinic, his medical condition did not restrict him from the sit-up and abdominal circumference components, nor was there documentation from the commander invalidating the contested FA. 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 6 Dec 13 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 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant has provided medical documentation indicating a medical condition, he has not met with burden of proving the contested FA should be removed from his records. In this respect, we note the letter from the applicant’s medical provider indicates he had a medical condition but no letter from the commander was provided requesting the FA be invalidated. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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-2013-01082 in Executive Session on 21 May 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01082 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Feb 13, w/atch. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 19 Sept 2013, w/atch. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12. Panel Chair