Orthotics
I was given prescription Orthotics a few years back for leg length discrepancies that was causing knee pain. Those orthotics were made of plastic and caused me to get plantar fasciitis. I now wear a...
View ArticleDOD Merb Results to USNA, NROTC, or both?
Context #1: DS is applying to USNA and NROTC. Here is an excerpt from the email authorizing him to register for the exam: "You are authorized to take a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review...
View ArticleDodmerb questionnaire
I have a premature ventricular contraction that goes away with increased heart rate and does not need treatment. On the questionnaire, there are two options that I don't know what to put: heart trouble...
View ArticleWhat to do when in doubt if to report or not to report or how to report?
Dear All, My DD had her DoDMERB exam about a month ago and is now waiting for the results. However, in the meanwhile she had a benign mole removed and received the confirmation that it was harmless....
View ArticleRemedial vs Waiver - how much info and when?
Son has completed DODMERB exam and remedials have been requested. This is not surprising, he has history of a knee injury that is disqualifying. My question is, should he send all the waiver request...
View ArticleParents at DODMERB exam?
I scheduled my DODMERB exams as early as possible. Both my parents can't make it to the Medical Exam. I am 17, is that a problem?
View ArticleOral Surgery
Hello, I had oral surgery two years ago and will have to get it in the next month or two. I have a canine that has not been exposed yet. Will this be disqualifying? DODMerb has requested a remedial,...
View Article"R259.01 Applicant DQ - Waiver Authority requests additional information "
How long will it take to receive a decision on the waiver status after submitting additional information to the waiver authority? Any estimates? I know that it is a case by case thing but I am just...
View ArticleRed lens test
Hello, Has anyone recently taken the dodmerb eye exam and had to take the red lens test? We have heard that the test is confusing and sometimes instructions are not clear. Could anyone please clarify?...
View ArticleWhat are the chances...?
My DS has wanted to attend the Naval Academy since forever, and he is obsessed with military history, strategy and technology. My DS has a stellar record of achievement and phenomenal test scores...
View ArticleWaivers...again
Good morning, I have been denied a waiver for a history of right hip impingement syndrome. I saw an active duty physician about it and he said I don't even have the condition and it can never return. I...
View ArticleScoliosis
I was diagnosed with Scoliosis when i was 15 or 16 with a very minor degree. Nothing was done to correct it as its was under 10%. The plan of action was to come in once a year and get x-rayed to see if...
View ArticleMarijuana Use in High School
Hi, I'm a high school senior and SA hopeful for 2021. I used marijuana about 15-20 times my freshman-junior years of high school. I have since seen many of the negative effects it can have and at the...
View ArticleShould we Test for Asthma or Wait ?
My son has started the process of applying to the academies. He has worked very hard to achieve a high percentage of the required skills/scores etc. We recently took him to the Dr. for a simple toe...
View ArticleUnderweight?
If you are five or so pounds under the minimum weight for your height, will they DQ you?
View ArticleTaping
Son received form from USAFA this morning indicating he needed to be measured for height/weight. DODMERB physician measured him at 1.5 inches shorter than his last physical but son is a muscular build....
View ArticlePrescribed adderall while enlisted
The reason I enlisted was for the sole purpose of joining the Green to Gold Program. My NCO told me that the army can not medboard a soldier for ADHD, ADD, anxiety, etc after enlistment, so I decided...
View Articlevision
I have terrible eyesight (9.5 diopters around for both eyes give or take). I have almost no astigmatism or whatever, just poor vision; however, it is correctable to 20/20. Does anyone know if they...
View ArticleDoDMERB
My son will be scheduling his DoDMERB for USMA soon. Will this also cover USNA and ROTC, if he received a scholarship??
View ArticleDQ for broken pinky?
Hello all, first wanted to say thank you for all the help this forum has been for my questions about DoDMERB. I have a pretty messed up pinky that might require surgery, would that be something that...
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