What to Expect at Exams
So, I've got my exam scheduled for Monday, and my optometrist exam scheduled for Thursday. What should I expect at each exam?
View ArticleMedical Waiver Review to Under DoDMERB Review
My current medical status on the DoDMERB website changed from Medical Waiver Review to Under DoDMERB Review. The USMA portal states that my medical status is currently "Remedial". I was recently DQ'd...
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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...
View ArticleDisqualification
Hello, I just got an email from DODMERB to check my status and I came across a DQ for the naval academy for D231.90. Im still alittle confused with the process because I remember when I started the...
View ArticleAnti ocd meds
Hi I am prospective applicant for class of 2025 Academy and ROTC and just came off of meds for ocd (I was on them for a year) and haven’t had any issues. my case was minor and I have been discharged...
View ArticleStapedectomy
Hello, I'm meeting with my recruiter next Wednesday. I'm nervous because I had a stapedectomy about 12 years ago. Any chance I will get in. Oh yeah I'm trying to join the Army National Guard.
View ArticleRemedial question
My son received a remedial request on his portal status. Will he receive additional communication on what AMI is needed? He has tried to contact the help desk, but has no reply yet. We don’t know where...
View ArticleMr. Mullen - Thank You
Just wanted to thank Mr. Mullen for his dedication to helping perspective cadets and parents through the DoDMERB process. My DS was qualified today and we could not have done it without the valuable...
View ArticleWaiver Request question
Good afternoon all. I am a candidate for the USMA and the USNA. I have an LOA to the USMA and 2 nominations. I have been physically and academically qualified. on Jan 24th i was notified by the USMA...
View ArticleRemedial physician appointment
Hello all, If I know I am going to receive a DQ code, can I schedule a physicians appointment to get an updated evaluation before DODMERB has given me the DQ? Any input is appreciated.
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 ArticleWaiver for History of Depression
Hey all so I was on prozac during my junior year of high school. I am now a senior who received the 4 year army scholarship and am now awaiting a decision on my NROTC Nursing scholarship application. I...
View ArticleQualified with Severe Peanut Allergy
Since I've been seeing a lot of questions regarding peanut allergies and DODMERB I thought it would be a good idea to post my story here. I was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy in 2006 (11.2/100...
View Article2nd opinion disagrees with MERB DQ for Visual
DS has been waiting for news of whether the request for a medical waiver (NROTC) has been granted. Due to never having the diagnosis that DQ'd him, we sought a second opinion. Fast forward, second...
View ArticleDQd - should we retest?
My DS currently has a DQ for food allergies as a child. He outgrew the allergies in his youth and is no longer allergic. He passed a food challenge as well as Ig Rast tests, these results were provided...
View ArticleSystolic Murmur DQ?
Hello, I was diagnosed with a systolic murmur when I was 12 years old at a sports physical. I had an echocardiogram done that confirmed it a week after as well. I was told that it was mild and an...
View ArticleDoDMERB Questionnare Depression
A year ago, I was "depressed" as I thought myself to be. I went to Mental health at a military hospital on base because I am a dependent. However, at the Mental Health clinic, I only went for to talk...
View ArticleWhat disqualifies for a pilot slot?
So I took a look at some information on the class of 2019 and saw that out of the 1,242 cadets in the class, only 502 cadets were potentially pilot qualified candidates. What caused so many cadets to...
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...
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