RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05203 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 8 Jul 13 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. The medical condition has been validated through a medical evaluation. During the test, he told the counter that his knee brace was causing pain radiating up his leg and he needed to stop. He was told to fight through the pain. Due to the pain, he was unable to complete the test and reported to his Primary Care Manager (PCM), who added sit-ups to his profile. In support of his contentions, he submits a medical form from his PCM which recommends voiding the FA, his Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) results showing he had a meniscal tear, and the new profile form which included sit-ups. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ______________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman first class (E-3). On 8 Jul 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score due receiving a 0.00 score on the sit-up component of the FA. He received passing scores on the next three Fas, but the sit-up component was exempted. Medical records validate the presence of a horizontal tear in the medial meniscus of the right knee (MRI 28 Sep 13)and a Duty Limiting Conditions profile dated 20 Sep 13 exempts applicant from run/walk/and sit-ups. Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed to complete the cardio component of the contested FA. The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 24 Feb 14 100.00 Excellent 19 Aug 13 86.00 Satisfactory *8 Jul 13 65.75 Unsatisfactory 6 Nov 12 Exempt Exempt 2 Aug 12 74.70 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA In accordance with guidance at the time of the 8 Jul 13 contested FA, AFI 36-2905 AFGM5 (2 Jan 13), [AFGM4 26 June 12) Attachment 1, Section 10, Paragraph b., “If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury and provides supporting medical documentation, the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA results by notifying the FAC in writing. If the FA is invalidated, the Airman will be required to retest on all non- exempt FA components within five duty days from original FA test date. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional five duty days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. Non-AGR and Traditional ARC Airmen will be required to retest the next date they are in appropriate military duty status and official FAs are being conducted. NOTE: Original FA will count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander.” ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s based upon lack of commander’s letter invalidating the 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 28 Feb 14 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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded that he has met his burden of proving the contested FA is in error or unjust. In this respect, we note that although the applicant has provided a medical form from his Primary Care Manager recommending the contested FA be declared void and his MRI results showing he had a meniscal tear, he has not provided a letter of support from the commander recommending the contested FA be removed from the AFFMS or an invalidation memorandum. Moreover, the applicant provides no explanation as to why he failed to follow the governing instructions and immediately notify the FAC that he was injured prior to departing the FA location. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider this request. However, in view of the above and 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. ________________________________________________________________ Due to the unavailability of XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX has signed as Acting Panel Chair. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05203 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05203: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Jan 14, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 14. Acting Panel Chair