MD vs PA
A waiver has been requested for DS's skin condition. He has seen the PA (Physician Assistant) at the Dermatologists office in the past. I called the office about obtaining the information outlined in...
View ArticleNut allergy DQ?
My DD was awarded AROTC/Nursing scholarship. BUT she has a history of a mild tree nut allergy/sensitivity. Mild, takes benadryl if needed. But is this an automatic DQ at her physical? Even for staff...
View ArticleSingle DQ to DQ rebuttal?
My DD was DQd for history of psoriasis. She was notified by USMA and USAFA that they were submitting her for a waiver. Today on her DoDMERB current medical status it says: USMA—under DoDMERB review...
View ArticleJust curious
I wonder how many candidates (ROTC/SAs/OCS) are DoDMERB qualified without needing a waiver (that is, they make the DoDI 6130.03 requirements). Seems to me that this percentage would be quite low...
View ArticleHeight mismeasurement issue in Dodmerb
What should I do if the Dodmerb physican entered the incorrect height for my daughter? She was triggered for bodyfat measurement and we found out that her height was entered incorrectly (less) by more...
View ArticleThis is DQ Country - cataract and intraocular lens implant
My son, as expected, just got two DQ codes for history of cataract (caused by eye injury in 2011) and history of (intraocular) lens implant (to resolve eye injury). Just posting to let folks know how...
View ArticleOrthodontist disqualify with treatment complete before Indoc
My DS just submitted his orthodontic form and it showed active treatment to be completed in June 2020. The orthodontist previously told him completion in December 2019. The DODmerb site now shows him...
View ArticleMedical Discharge
Are there any medical benefits available to a cadet medically discharged in their first year at the Academy due to an illness they developed? Thanks
View ArticleOne report or two?
My son received a notice that his medical exam was evaluated and he is qualified. Does he also have to wait for a review of his eye exam or would everything have been reviewed together?
View ArticleRemedial Letter
My daughter's account just switched to "Remedial with clin" and says "Date Letter Sent" was today. Does that mean an actual letter was sent in the mail? We don't see any letter online yet, but should...
View ArticleDoDMERB vs MEPS
So I was dqd from DoDMERB with Airforce ROTC and the waiver was denied as well now all I can hope for is the rebuttal. Now is enlisting going to be the same too? I talked to a recruiter and they had no...
View Article"Under Waiver Review" to "Under DoDMERB Review"
I was disqualified on two counts on October 5th. My status on the DoDMERB website was "under waiver review" until just now when I did my hourly check. Now the status is "under DoDMERB review". Does...
View ArticleCounseling for candidate after a loss
First, I am acutely aware of how crazy it is to post this question. My son is a candidate for USAFA class of 2024. It has been his dream to fly a fighter jet since he was 2 and it’s something he has...
View ArticleDQ for history of systemic allergic reaction/ie. nut/peanut allergy
Hi all. DS is DQ as stated in title. He's CPR for USNA and NROTC. He has absolutely no dietary restrictions, due to successful immunotherapy. He can freely eat all of his allergens. He has never had a...
View ArticleUveitis waiver for AF
Is Uveitis a waivable disqualification for the AF and if so, what is the likelihood of getting the waiver? Thanks.
View ArticleWaiver and cadre error
Hi, First, I must apologize for the vagueness of this information. My DS is in graduate school and has been handling this situation on his own. He is reticent with info b/c he does not want his parents...
View ArticleSmoked three times used an edible once last summer are my chances ruined?
Last summer I tried smoking for the first time and I ended up doing it two more times in different forms. I also did an edible at a concert, but have been clean since. I have not done my DoDMERB yet...
View ArticleExams not received
Eye exam completed on 10/03/19. Medical completed on 10/14/19. Eye exam status changed almost immediately on Dodmet, however, we just received an email that medical examination has not been received...
View ArticleCan be asked for more than one remedial?
Hello- my daughter received a remedial letter for her DODMERB. We were expecting this based on her history but interestingly all that was asked was for bloodwork (CBC) The bloodwork is for an unrelated...
View ArticleUSMA letter DQ final w/o waiver?
DS received letter today on portal from the Director of Admissions (below). His DQ is final with no possibility of a waiver UNLESS he wins a slot? Prep school...but “solid achievement” and character?...
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