Lengthy holiday timeframes
Anyone else having really crazy times for everything? I had my exams completed 1 month ago then it took over a week just for them to receive the files, then it took another week to go on hold due to a...
View Articlemedical records format?
My DD plans on applying to SAs and ROTC in 2020. Over this winter break I will be suggesting to her to begin getting her medical records in order. I suppose once she starts the process she'll get the...
View ArticleHelp Understanding Waiver Process - D171.00
Good Morning, I'm looking for guidance on how to work though the waiver process for what I would think is a typical situation for athletic females applying to a service academy. Yesterday, I received...
View ArticleWaiver Denied AFROTC
Hello, I recently received correspondence that a waiver was denied for me. I didn't know a waiver had been requested in the first place, and no additional medical information was requested of me. Is...
View ArticleQuestion about under waiver review
My DD's DODMERB status is now "under waiver review" after her remedial and medical records were sent. Her doctors are ready to write additional letters and clarification in support. We had anticipated...
View ArticleDoes an LOA and a Nomination mean my waiver review process will be expedited?
Does an LOA and a Nomination mean my waiver review process will be expedited?
View ArticleMedical disqualification(eye injury)
Good morning, I received a DoDMERB disqualification for "Current or history of any abnormality of the retina, choroid, or vitreous" some few months ago. This is from an eye injury (Traumatic Macular...
View ArticleUSNA Waiver
I am requiring a waiver for usna and was wondering if waivers were still being given out and when the cut off date is for candidates to recieve a waiver. I have been CPR since early january and have...
View ArticleWhen will results appear in DODMERB
My DS had his physical about a month ago, however his eye exam isn't until January. Will the results of both be shown at the same time. In other words does DODMERB wait until they have the results of...
View Article“awaiting receipt of initial medical exam” under current medical status meaning?
I completed my medical exam and eye exam approximately a month ago, but my application portal for USNA still says that my medical exam isn’t complete. How can I fix this considering I scheduled the...
View Articleany NROTC national scholarship winner waivers yet?
Hello, has anyone had any luck yet receiving a waiver for NROTC national scholarship this cycle? My son's has been under review for 6-7 weeks since 11/6 but I hear that ROTC can be a little tougher to...
View ArticleI have returned = I'm the Deputy Chief of DoDMERB for the past 28 years.
These Forums are an EXCELLENT vehicle for applicants, parents, advocates, etc, to talk about their personal experiences; get other folks in similar scenarios to exchange thoughts and ideas; and...
View ArticleGeneral Questions
How does the process of the DODMERB exams work once you’ve done them and submitted them? In other words, what are the terms? Is a waiver only needed if you “do not meet” the standards? What things can...
View ArticleWaiver Question
Hello. After searching through some threads I have a question about the waiver process. Context I finished all of my medical examinations in early August and received a DQ at the end of the month. I've...
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Waiver Deadline?
Currently, I have an LOA to USAFA, pending nomination and medical qualification. My problem is that I've been DQ'd for shoulder dislocation that happened last month. I have scheduled a surgery for...
View ArticlePending Waiver Review
I'm wondering if it helps the pending waiver review process to provide supporting documentation from the doctor/ doctors and any test results. Or is the answer to really just wait for the SA to...
View ArticleMedical Question
Hi everyone, I think I've got tonsillitis right now and I get sore throats and strep throat significantly more often than the average person (many cases a year). I'm considering talking to my doctor...
View ArticleWhy was my waiver denied?
Logged into DODMERB this morning to find that my AFROTC waiver has been denied for asthma. Could someone shed some light on this? I passed my methacholine test with flying colors and have notes from my...
View ArticleCORRECTION for DODMERB AND USAFA: To my comments regarding AF (USAFA) medical...
USAFA remains the medical waiver authority for the Class of 2024. The new AF medical waiver authority will NOT be implemented for USAFA until the Class of 2025. Thanks to MidwesternMan for my drilling...
View ArticleThe Waiver Process
These questions are for @DoDMERB - Deputy Chief or anyone who might know: 1. An applicant has been given a single DQ and then awarded a waiver from two separate SAs with only an applicant statement...
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