Update of DoDMERB Status
I recently was sent a letter requesting I get a second opinion for my medical exam. I completed my second opinion exam and the report was sent on the 4th of April. I went to my DoDMERB site and it said...
View ArticleDoDMERB DQ Status for non-existent condition
I am a senior in high school, and I have applied for both the Air Force Academy and AFROTC scholarship. I received a Type 7 (which I have converted to a 3 year Type 2) scholarship that I accepted and...
View ArticleHow to apply for a ADD/ADHD waiver
Help! My son who is a senior in HS, just got his letter stating he is required to get an administrative AMI. for D231.90. He was diagnosed ADHD in 1st grade, been on same dosage of Adderall for all...
View ArticlePulmonary Valve Stenosis Waiver
My son was born with Congenital Pulmonary Valve Stenosis and had a balloon valvuloplasty when he was 6 weeks old. This procedure corrected the sticking valve and left him with a mild residual pulmonary...
View ArticleAROTC waiver for high frequency hearing loss?
Only snag on my DS's medical exam is a high frequency hearing loss in one ear at 4000 hz that appears to be just outside of the 55 db requirement. Anyone aware of waivers that have previously been...
View ArticleDODMERB question 9a?
My son is answering the medical portion on DODMETS. In question 9a it asks, If you wear contact lenses, how many days have they been removed prior to this examination? My sons eye appointment is April...
View ArticleApproved Waiver Question
So I know this question might be too specific but before I go around emailing I was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience. DS was DQ'es when applying to USMA in the fall but a waiver was...
View ArticleVision waiver for Army hockey recruit
Hey fellow members, I have a question. How likely am I to receive a vision waiver for the USMA with the corneal disease keratoconus? I know it shouldn't factor in in a perfect world, but does the fact...
View ArticleHyperhidrosis
My daughter is an Air Force ROTC scholarship recipient. She put on her medical questionnaire that she had been treated for hyperhidrosis. (Sweating of the palms and feet) I did not think she should put...
View ArticleEye exam
Will having mild astigmatism DQ you from an ROTC scholarship? I can see fine and I don't where my contacts regularly. Also what about minor red/green color blind? Will that also DQ you?
View ArticleMedical issue before I Day
What type of reporting to DoDMERB is required if a medical issue requiring a doctor's visit comes up prior to I-Day?
View ArticleWaiver 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?
View ArticleNROTC Eyesight
Hey, So I just received a 4-year NROTC scholarship to UVA. However, I just read in the booklet that they will not grant a medical waiver for any color vision issues in their program. I applied to the...
View ArticleAnother allergy / asthma question
My son has allergies and was diagnosed with asthma when he was younger. According to his doctor Looks like last medication documented for asthma was 12/11/13--that was both an inhaled steroid and...
View ArticleFlat feet?
Do flat feet disqualify a candidate? I did some basic search on Google that says that flat feet used to disqualify, but I couldn't find a clear consensus on if they currently require a waiver or not....
View ArticleHow do we get a Farnsworth Lantern Test?
Son's waiver has gone to Remedial and says: Obtain a REPEAT color vision examination (PIP) R159.99 Please be advised you could also obtain Farnsworth Lantern color vision test (recorded on form DD...
View ArticleWaiver request for one already participating in AROTC
DS was evaluated for delayed puberty and short stature while a sophomore, and was treated by an endocrinologist for that as a junior and senior in high school. The treatment included about 9 months of...
View ArticleMEPS vs. doDmerb/ARNG scholarship
Hello, Im new to the forum soni apologize for any informalities. I just finished my freshman year in college and im enrolling my school's ROTC scholarship program next fall. Along with this I have...
View Articledodmerb.tricare.osd.mil not working
I have been unsuccessfully for several days in trying to find my status at https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil is the site down?
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