Question about current status
So my current status is "Under Waiver Review" because I got DQed under: "D164.40: History of open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery during the preceding 3 months". Is there anything else I can do...
View ArticleNeed new eye exam
My DS needs a new eye exam I know he got the first one for free as it was his first one and we believe his eye exam was messed up. So does anyone know what it would cost to get a new one so we know...
View ArticleShellfish allergy
Soo I’m go to MEPS and get DQ for Shellfish allergy. I’m waiting on a waiver from the Army, there’s any chance that they approve it? I wasn’t ask for test or anything.
View ArticleAMI testing questions
I thought I read somewhere that AMI testing was supposed to be performed by a provider within a 60 mile radius of home. I can't remember where I read that though! Concorde assigned a provider that is...
View ArticleReceived DQ today. Are these codes "waiverable?"
DS was DQ'd by DoDMERB today with the following codes: D155.70Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent)Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters...
View ArticleDODMERB Consultants
This is to warn the nice folks on this board who are trying to help their son or daughter to avoid DODMERB Consultants which is run by Dr. Glenn Merchant out of Colorado Springs. My wife spoke to this...
View ArticleAcne
Can acne keep me out? I have relatively bad acne on my cheeks and I am using topical creams to lower them but I am concerned it may interfere with my physical qualification. The acne doesn't get too...
View ArticleWaiver denied... is it over?
Title says it all. If my waiver is denied, does that there is no point in pursuing an appointment to that SA?
View ArticleACL Tear
if i tore my ACL and had my surgery in June, would that hurt my chances of getting in and or DQ me?
View ArticleNeed to send in letter and medical history
My son was told he needs to fax in his medical history from his family dr. But we were not given a fax number to fax it to. Does anyone know where we can find it? Son has been calling all week and not...
View ArticleRemedial Statement
DD was requested to make a remedial statement regarding a condition(prefer to remain confidential) that would probably DQ her and we fear it may be non-waiverable as well. The remedial asks for when...
View ArticleDoDMERB examination for USNA and NROTC
I have been cleared by DoDMERB for my USNA application, but now the NSTC (Naval Service Training Command) is asking that I be reviewed again to qualify for an NROTC scholarship. Can I just send the...
View ArticleDoes "Waiver Granted" status mean I got the waivers?
Hello. I just checked my portal and it changed from "Under Waiver Review" to "Waiver Granted" (I needed two waivers). Unfortunately, they didn't post any correspondence or anything else and are leaving...
View ArticleDelay in DODMERB updating after exam?
Son had his physical and eye exams November 9. Status still shows as "Awaiting Receipt of Initial Medical Exam." Is this normal, or is it abnormally long?
View ArticleShellfish Allergy
Hello, I just had some questions regarding this part of the DODMERB. I answered that I have a Shellfish allergy, but I have never had it diagnosed by a medical professional and the only symptoms are...
View ArticleSpecialist?
Hello all, So going through the DoDMERB process right now and I’m going through a waiver for asthma. DoDMERB wants me to pull my pharmacy records for my history of asthma which I’ve started the process...
View ArticleGetting surgery while at the Academy
Over this summer I injured my knee at wrestling practice and needed arthroscopic surgery and because of that I am disqualified by DODMERB because it was less than 6 months ago, but I have full mobility...
View ArticleAsthma Remedial worries
I am currently deep into the process of applying for USAFA and have everything I need, including a nomination, and at this point all I have left is a waiver for the asthma I had as a kid. I have been...
View ArticleAre thes DQ Code waiverab;le
Hello, I am an applicant and on 10/28 I received a couple of DQ codes. With a month passing without either word from USAFA and FIle being complete without nomination yet with MOC Interview this weekend...
View Articlewaiver question
My son applied for the Naval Academy... he received a DQ today from DoDMERB today due to “back pain” episode in the last 2 years( D227.1).. in his first interview he stated that he goes to...
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