DQ for medical AFTER appointment offer - now what?
Question (from a parent) on the process. The very helpful information here from Mr. Mullen and others references waivers in the context of candidates. What happens if one already has an appointment? My...
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Not sure if this is a DoDMERB question per se but it's medical and cross academy... DS has an appointment to USAFA and recently received the appointee booklet and online instructions on portal. As he...
View ArticleSo excited....
I could shout it from the rooftops!! AFROTC WAIVER approved!!!!! I had no idea the weight of this until it was lifted off my shoulders ( and I'm just the mom lol )
View ArticleUSMA Waiver Denied
I got a call from my RC telling me that my waiver for a minor peanut allergy was denied. If I can pass another peanut challenge next cycle, will I need to go through another waiver? Thanks.
View ArticleMarijuana use and the DoDMERB
Before I go any further, I want to state that I know I have made a grave mistake (several, in fact). I am prepared to be disqualified and I understand that my actions will have consequences. However, I...
View ArticleUnder Waiver Review vs Under DoDMERB Review
Hi! I applied to 3 academies and NROTC. I have a medical disqualification and received a waiver for both USNA and USAFA. NROTC is still pending—for weeks my status said “Under Waiver Review”. Just...
View ArticleStill Waiting for Waiver
My DS's NROTC scholarship was awarded in October 2019 (ISR), official approval was December 2019. Medical review by DoDMERB complete February 2020. He is still awaiting waiver decision. His college...
View Articlespondylolisthesis questions
Hello everyone, I hope I am posting this in the right place, if not I apologize in advance. I was recently diagnosed with 2mm bi lateral pars fracture on the L4. It was an observation for something...
View ArticleAutomated response from Dodmerb
My DS was awarded 3 yr AROTC scholarship. Completed physical and vision in March. Been getting an email saying they are waiting on test results from optical still. EverY email he sends returns with...
View ArticleAre there any successful mental health waivers?
I was in AFROTC but was DQ'd due to history of mood disorder + history of anxiety disorder. Was on medication for less than a year and have currently been off for 9 months. Was cleared by psychiatrist...
View Articleare some waivers easier to get?
I'm 18 and about 4 months ago I was put on lisinopril for hypertension. my primary care is at Walter Reed and the doctor made sure to tell me that it was going to be a disqualifying factor but ensured...
View ArticleWaiver Approved for Scoliosis Corrective Surgery, VBT
This message is for anyone who might need this information in the future and for any of my buddies here on the Forum who would like an update on DS's saga. As some of you may know, DS was DQ'd last...
View ArticleDQ for ADHD Medication
Hello all. I recently received an appointment to USAFA with hopes of being a pilot. Being an older brother, I asked my younger brother what my he would like to do for high school and he said piloting...
View ArticleSleepwalking
my son was filling out the DoDMERB and had to answer yes to sleep walking. We never even gave the fact that he occasionally (3-4 times a year) gets out of bed and walks to his door or around his room,...
View ArticleDodmerb sleepwalking
Hi ! I was wanting anyone's opinion on the best way to state that clicking yes ok sleepwalking was a misunderstanding. I did sleepwalk when I was younger but haven't actually had an 'episode' since 12....
View ArticleSleep Walking RE 4
I have a RE 4 because of "sleepwalking" in 2002. I was in marines at 18 and when they spoke to my mother, she said I sleepwalked when I was a child, never mentioned an age.... Now I'm 36, interested in...
View ArticleWisdom Teeth Letter Question
My DD had her wisdom teeth removed after her appointment. Before removal we contacted DoDMERB and they said they needed a letter from the dentist that it was done. Well, it was done back in March, and...
View ArticleMental Health DQ.
Mr. Mullen, my DS applied to the USAFA this year and was DQ'd by DoDMERB due to a dx of "Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety" and the fact that counseling for this dx lasted longer than 6 months. This...
View ArticleIs my asthma history a problem?
I’m applying to the class of 2025 at West Point, but I’ve had treatment for asthma after I turned 13. I haven’t had an asthma attack in over three years and I don’t need my inhalers anymore. I run well...
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