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Candidat Portal asks for Remedial but not DoDMERB

Hey everybody, My candidate portal switched from scheduled in contact area to remedial status, however on DoDMERB's website it says my exam was reviewed three days ago, but my status is unchanged....

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Current hydronephrosis

My daughter just had a renal ultrasound as a remedial due to surgery she had on her kidney as a baby. She had a clean bill of health at 11 months and has not needed any follow-up since then. The...

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Medical Disqualifications

Is there an appeals process for disqualifications. My son received a LOA and Congressional Nomination. He has always been in excellent shape. All records were provided and he has never been on any...

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CIV Team

So my sons case has now been at status "Complete & Hold" for 8 days. I understand that this is due to information that is missing from his medical examinations. He has tried to contact the CIV team...

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Under Waiver Review Status in Sept

My son was medically DQd last August due to a surgical procedure that was done July 2017. His last doctors visit was April 2018 which was less than 6 months post doctors care at the time he submitted...

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DODMERB no update

I went to my last DODMERB appointment yesterday that was needed for the West Point application. Online, DODMETs hasn’t updated to say that I am past the incomplete status. This means that my West Point...

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DODMet Status

Today my DoDMet status changed from "Complete" to "incomplete-closed". On the medical qualification attachment in my Application Overview / Medical section it says "closed" means it has been fedex'd to...

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EYE EXAM

I took my eye exam and have always had 2020 vision. During the exam however when I was asked to read out of my right eye and put my hand over my left I pressed down on my eye very hard, causing me to...

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DoDMERB/DODMet Status QUESTION????

Today my DoDMet status changed from "Complete" to "incomplete-closed". On the medical qualification attachment in my Application Overview / Medical section it says "closed" means it has been fedex'd to...

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Short thread name “FAST” =*Success in getting Applicant Inquires answered...

NOTE: I will refer to this thread often, because my having to write it many times a day, takes valuable time away from MY answering YOUR questions. BLUF (BOTTOM LINES UP FRONT): 1. When communicating...

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Waiver Timeframe?

The Air Force Academy requested a waiver on my son November 12. How long does it typically take for a waiver decision to be rendered?

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Sports, and your academy application

This isn't in response to any particular thread of poster. I'm simply writing it in the hopes that any new people will find it when, or if they do a search on the topic. It seems that in recent years,...

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Why did the military doctor do .... if it's not allowed for the Service...

Over the years I have noticed a not so rare trend: A young person is treated in the military medical system and then when it comes time to receive DODMERB clearance they are disqualified for some...

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Still waiting on medical waiver - Seems like we should know by now

Back in early December our DS was a very strong candidate for AFA. However, also at that time, he was Medically DQ'd over something that we know is typically waived, even sometimes for pilots. (My son...

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Waiting for Remedial Eye Exam Response

I had my DODMERB physical and eye exam for USAFA in October and then there were remedials requested for my eye exam (about 20/30 uncorrectable in left eye). I had a remedial exam completed by my...

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Palforzia - “The peanut pill” announced on NBC Nightly News 1 Feb 2020

Before anyone asks....and many folks will.... the DoD has NOT approved any changes and as yet, has not considered, to DoDI 6130.03 (google it) Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or...

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Waiver under review since Oct 23

I completed my application to USMA and received 2 nominations. I was medically DQ. I sent additional testing, second opinions, coach testimonials. USMA and AROTC initiated a waiver. But no additional...

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Thank You Mr. Mullen

I would like to add my name to the list of posters thanking you for being so available to assist members of our forums. As a 5+ year member, I've read countless posts where answers have been...

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I 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...

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Any way to tell if documents have been uploaded to DoDMERB?

My daughter was medically disqualified by DoDMERB for West Point for a past torn ligament in her ankle that was surgically repaired. She received an email from the regional commander that a waiver was...

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