RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03180 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 15 Aug 12 be removed from his records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition that precluded successful completion of the contested FA; this was confirmed on 1 Feb 13 by a medical provider from the base Family Health Clinic. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Regular Air Force during the matter under review. On 15 Aug 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an overall composite score of 64.20, resulting in an unsatisfactory rating. The applicant’s commander subsequently requested that a medical provider review the applicant’s medical records to determine if there was a medical issue precluding successful FA test completion. The provider determined the applicant had a medical condition which precluded successful completion of a non-exempt component. On 1 Feb 13, the applicant’s provider indorsed an AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, indicating the applicant suffered from a condition that precluded him from passing the walk/run component of the contested FA. On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) determined that the applicant’s medical condition did preclude the applicant from attaining a passing score in the cardio component and directed that his records be updated to reflect that he was exempt from the cardio component of the contested FA, which resulted in an overall composite score of 71.00 points, which still constitutes an unsatisfactory score. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. While the applicant contends that a medical condition precluded successful completion of the contested FA, there is insufficient evidence to support the applicant’s claim. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (dated 1 July 2010) AFGM 2.1 (dated 26 June 2012) 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 invalid by the Unit Commander.” If an Airman notifies the FAC of the presence of an illness/injury, the FAC staff (or UFPM where no FAC exists) will not input the scores in AFFMS for the time period of five duty days. The applicant did not provide an invalidation memorandum from his commander requesting the FA from 15 Aug 12 be removed from AFFMS, nor did his commander sign the AF Form 108 indicating he was in agreement with the provider’s diagnosis. The applicant had the responsibility as an Air Force member to notify and coordinate with the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC), medical provider, and his commander to ensure commander invalidation was provided within the allotted timeframe. 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 31 Mar 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 filed timely. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The applicant contends that he suffered from a medical condition that precluded him from passing the contested FA and, thus, said FA should be removed from his records. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not convinced that corrective action by the Board is warranted. While we note the applicant has provided medical documentation indicating that medical professionals have determined that his medical condition precluded him from attaining a passing score on the cardio component of the contested FA, we do not find this documentation sufficient to conclude that the contested FA should be removed in its entirety from the applicant’s records. In this respect, we note that the Fitness Appeal Advisory Board (FAAB) corrected his records administratively to reflect that he was exempt from the cardio component of the contested FA. In our view, this represents full and fitting relief and we are not convinced by the evidence presented by the applicant that any further relief beyond that rendered administratively is warranted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered administratively. ________________________________________________________________ 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 2013-03180 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 2013-03180 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 June 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 30 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. 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