Multiple Academies
Hi! My daughter got the DoDMETS email, but we aren’t sure whether USAFA, USMA, or USCGA requested it. Westpoint says “no action,” so she is assuming it is not them. USAFA says “Unknown,” and she can’t...
View ArticleMedical Exam Concern
I have my DoDMERB physical exam scheduled. Because I am still 17, my provider said I have to bring a parent with me, and they'll be sitting in the room during the exam. Will the doctor discuss my...
View Articlewhy is strenuous exercise to be avoided before medical
I was reading over my instructions for my medical exam and it says to "avoid strenuous exercise two days before your exam"? Not planning to do strenuous exercise, just curious as to why not? Thank you!
View ArticleMedical History for medical exam
Son finally got exam scheduled for next week. He has a primary care doctor already who has most of his medical records. What if anything should he bring or is everything done electronically now. He...
View ArticleBunions
Hi! My daughter is a candidate for USMA and we are filling out her Dodmets application. She was diagnosed with bunions last year but the doctor said they weren't bad and she didn't need surgery. They...
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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 ArticleApplying to Multiple Academies & AFROTC Scholarship
I have scheduled both my medical and my optometrist exams for next week. The lengthy questionnaire I filled out asked for what branch of service and purpose I was taking the exam for. I am applying to...
View ArticleDepth Perception Waiver
Noob here. Have both a general and a specific question, neither of which I have been able to find answers to by searching. A little background: My son is going into 9th grade and we are VERY interested...
View ArticleReceived waiver for navy but for reasons trying to switch to Air Force
Can a waiver be granted by the Air Force if the navy issued a waiver ? Medical stuff I reported to MEPS the first go round: 1. Adhd at age 10, uncertainty about whether I even consumed trial medication...
View ArticleHow long until contacted?
I am applying to USAFA and in the portal it says that they will forward my name to DoDMERB once I have had 3 of the 7 required forms completed. I have had 3 of the forms completed for 3-4 weeks now and...
View ArticleMedical History Survey Question
I am filling out the DODMETS medical survey and under acne (Y/N), I put yes because like every teenager I have had an occasional minor breakout. Never remotely to point needing a doctor or medication...
View Article***Service Academy reapplicants***
Before you post about the issues you may THINK you're having with DoDMERB...you need to check with Admissions of the Academy you're applying to. Today alone, I've had 4 folks that contacted me thru the...
View ArticleAn Inconsistency With Medical Records
I was looking through my medical health summary, and I realized there is some irregularities with the records. 1) I remember getting a very minor fracture in my skull when I was around 5 years old and...
View ArticleAir Force Pilot Vision Requirements
Hi All, I've been doing some research on the USAF FC1 Refraction requirements for eyesight. My prescription is as follows Right Eye: Sphere: -4.75 Cylinder: -1.00 Axis: 015 Left Eye: Sphere: -5.25...
View ArticleAccutane after application submission
Howdy, My Dr. recommends that I go on 2 months of accutane Dec-Jan. However, by that time my SA app will already be submitted. Will I have to get a waiver, will my app be denied review, or how will...
View ArticleStatus Confusion
I’ve already completed my exams and for a while I was under “complete and on hold” through DODMETS. I had missed a parent signature which I quickly turned in and was fixed after about a week. However,...
View Article"Acne" seems to be a very popular DoDMERB topic lately
Q = I have been browsing the service academy forums for a few weeks now and have a question about some of the forms. It asks if I have had acne. Every teen has had some acne in some way or another, so...
View Article"Fast" - Fast - Swimmers shoulder - go to doctor?
Director Mullen Question about recent "swimmers shoulder." Many laps in the pool coming up to prepare for varsity swim team. CFA coming up (affects my basketball throw). Icing between workouts....
View ArticleDODMETS Status
I have been given the "complete & on hold" status. It says there is nothing for me to do and that "case managers have identified some errors in my examination records." I am just curious as to what...
View ArticleDoDMERB Reapplicant Question
I am in the process of applying again to the academies; completed DoDMERB last year and I was asked to complete the Present health Questionnaire. I was disqualified last year due to ACL tear that has...
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