Current Medical Status
Logged in to dodmerb to check my status and noticed there is a link under correspondence. When I download and view it is a letter saying my medical qualification determination is “US Army ROTC...
View ArticleBraces DQ
My DS's DODMERB status was just changed to DQ because his braces are scheduled to be removed in June 2020 which is the same month as I day. And currently his Ortho believes that they will be off in...
View ArticleDQ Shellfish Should I forward IgE test results?
DS was just notified of being DQed for D 271.40 (shellfish allergy). We anticipated this after his interview with ROTC Dept last Oct and had a IgE test done to confirm his allergy (prior to that it...
View ArticleEye injury and cataract
My son is a junior who has always had aspirations for attending AFA. His resume, grades, etc. meet the rigorous requirements. He is submitting his application March 30. Westpoint is his second choice,...
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 ArticleUnder DoDMERB Review
Hello everybody, I currently have an LOA to both USMA and USNA, contingent on medical qualification. I have sent in my remedial documents on February 25, and my portal currently reads "Under DoDMERB...
View ArticleDisqualifying Medical Condition - Varicocele
What would be the qualification determination for a candidate of USNA and USMMA class of 2024 who had a Left (only) Varicocele corrected via ligation in the summer of 2018. A full recovery occurred....
View ArticleRetainers
Are you allowed to bring/wear retainers in the SAs? What about contacts? (Or are those DQs?)
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 ArticleCoronavirus impacting medical qualification
I asked this same thing to the USNA thread but I wanted to ask Mr. Mullen if there is a DODMERB policy on what to do if a candidate contracted the virus. Would it medically disqualify someone if they...
View ArticleMedical Disqualification
I recently received a letter of assurance from the naval academy pending that I pass my medical exams. I was disqualified because of eczema and allergies. I’ve never had a medical history of either...
View ArticleComplete and on hold?
I have gone to both my medical and eye exams and my status was changed to complete on the DoDMERB website. But today it was changed to complete and on hold. What does that mean and what do I have to...
View ArticleDoDMERB open or closed?
I’m soooo sorry to ask, but @MullenLE, is DoDMERB working normal hours during this challenging time? I think I remember your saying that everyone would be, albeit perhaps remotely. However, a lot has...
View Articlewhat to bring and have done ahead of time for medical
Son is on 3 year army rotc. At this time last year thought he was out of luck he had issues in fall of 2018 with weight loss and gi issues and told he had severe crohns. Had him on some of the basic GI...
View ArticleNAPS LOA 2021... ortho waiver
Hey everyone ! I received an LOA to attend NAPS. I submitted my required medical forms and am good to go but I was DQ by the DoDMERB because I have braces on until August. I am still under waiver...
View Article**COVID-19 Corona Virus = DoDMERB Operational Status Effective 11 AM; MST, 17...
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and the guidance received from President Trump (POTUS) and the Dir, Defense health Agency, DoDMERB will begin conducting emergent operations until such time that...
View ArticleHow to transmit AMI securely
Hello Yesterday I received correspondence stating I need to submit additional medical information. I am in the process of contacting the various medical institutions now. At the end of the letter, it...
View ArticleThe CItadel Medical w/DODMERB
Last month I qualified for my ARMY ROTC scholarship and West Point. But, The Citadel is asking for a meidcal clearance and will accept the DD Form 2351, “DODMERB Report of Medical Examination,” and DD...
View ArticleMedical remedials for Waiver
Dr. Mullen, I will be sending you an email per FAST Sticky note requirements about AMI needed to acquire a waiver. I was just recently disqualified due to Spondylothesis and Spondylolisis. TIA
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