RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02393 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 14 Mar 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had an undiagnosed medical condition which should have precluded him from participating in the contested FA. As a result of the test failure, he was evaluated by medical personnel who determined he had a previously unidentified medical condition and should have been profiled differently for the FA in question. The examining physician highlighted a post operative condition related to foot surgery that precluded the applicant from achieving a passing score on his FA, and the 55 Medical Group Chief of Staff concurred. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of the memo from the medical community, and his Individual FA History. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Staff Sergeant (E-5) during the matter under review. Per AFI 36-2905, AFGM 3, Fitness Program, Paragraph 10, states that 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 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). The FA Coordinator staff will hold scores of RegAF and AGR Airmen who become injured or ill for five duty days to allow the Medical and Commander reviews. Scores can be entered into the AFFMS on the sixth duty day if the Commander does not invalidate test results. The applicant’s last six FA results: Date Composite Score Rating 11 Jul 12 47.00 Unsatisfactory 14 Mar 12 63.00 Unsatisfactory 27 Jul 11 82.00 Satisfactory 22 Dec 10 63.00 Unsatisfactory 23 Sep 10 53.000 Unsatisfactory 3 Jun 10 10.00 Poor The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the FA score in question. On 20 Jun 12, a memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional documentation; specifically, copies of his AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report, signed fitness score sheet, and questionnaire for the FA. The member did not provide the requested documentation. 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 24 Sep 12 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case. The Board notes the applicant did not take advantage of the required process for establishing a limiting medical condition prior to his FA, and did not submit sufficient evidence to indicate the FA in question was administered inappropriately or incorrectly. Moreover, the only portion of the Fitness Assessment in question the applicant was tested on was abdominal circumference. IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, exemptions for abdominal circumference are only granted in specific circumstances, such as pregnancy or abdominal surgery. The Board does not believe the applicant’s medical condition associated with foot surgery would have precluded him from adhering to a healthy diet and a proper food portion control scheme that would allow him to remain within Air Force standards. Therefore, 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 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-2012-02393 in Executive Session on 7 Feb 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02393 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 May 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Sep 12, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 12. Panel Chair