RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01465 XXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 27 Sep 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He collapsed after the run portion of his FA and was taken to Bassett Army Hospital for evaluation. The evaluation revealed an irregular heartbeat. The cardiologists recommend he be permanently exempted from the run portion of the FA. He states his FA results were permanently entered into AFFMS and he was not permitted the 5 day evaluation period. His commander would not remove the failed FA. 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 technical sergeant (E-5). On 27 Sep 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score. The member received an AF Form 422, Physical Profile, dated 4 October 2012, which restricted the applicant from running (expiration date of 2 November 2012). The applicant was later evaluated at Porter Heath Center on 31 October 2012. As a result, it was recommended the applicant be allowed to walk the cardio portion of the FA. The applicant received an AF Form 422, Physical Profile, dated 8 January 2013, exempting the member from all components of the FA with the exception of the abdominal taping. Applicant retested on 31 January 2013 (abdominal taping only) resulting in a Satisfactory fitness score. 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). Additionally, in accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, to determine overall fitness the Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per three component areas: Aerobic Fitness (1.5 mile run), Body Composition (abdominal circumference measurement), and Muscular Fitness (number of push-ups and sit-ups completed within one minute each). Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit-ups. To determine individual composite fitness scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific fitness score charts. An unsatisfactory is a composite score less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met. On 22 Jan 14 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to “Insufficient evidence; specifically no commander invalidation.” ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request and states specifically, there is no evidence or claim from the medical providers that the applicant's condition caused him to fail the run portion of the FA. The original FA will count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. The commander chose not to invalidate the unsatisfactory FA score. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 18 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ 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 confirming the 27 Sep 12 diagnosis of his condition, he has not met his burden of proving the contested FA should be removed from his records. In this respect, we note the AF FM 469 indicating the applicant had an injury; however, an AF FM 422 detailing the component exemptions for the contested FA was not provided. Moreover, the applicant’s submission does not contain; a “Medical Determination Letter” from his medical provider along with support from his commander requesting the FA be invalidated; and the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he was required to complete prior to completing the assessment. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. However, 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. 4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2013-01465 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. XXXXXXXX, Chair Ms. XXXXXXXX, Vice Chair Ms. XXXXXXXX, Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Mar 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 27 Nov 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Feb 14. XXXXXXXX Chair