Remedial Question
Ok, My son has a low pulse rate. (He is an athlete, cross country runner, soccer player). He has had yearly checkups and always healthy. This has NEVER been an issue in his life. His resting pulse rate...
View ArticleLeft Varicocele
Applying to CGA, just submitted my application and created my DoDMERB account. I've got a varicocele on my left testicle. Does this automatically disqualify me? If it does, will surgical removal...
View ArticleShoulder question
Son was at SLE #1 and injured his shoulder. He is still having intermittent pain. He went to his Sports Med Dr this morning and after an X-ray is being referred for an MRI with 6 weeks of PT. This...
View ArticleMedical Exam
Hi everyone, I just took the physical exam portion of the DODMERB, and the doctor didn't do all of the tests (Urine test, for example). He did sign a paper from my battalion saying I was fit to take...
View ArticleAdjustment Disorder
Hi all, I am currently an MSIV AROTC cadet that is on a 3.5 year scholarship. I plan to commission this spring however, I have run into a slight roadblock. I have recently been going through a lot of...
View ArticleWhen will dodmerb contact me?
Hello, I've finished my entire application for usna and was wondering when dodmerb will contact me. Also, should I wait to make an account until they contact me or make my account now on the dodmerb...
View ArticleHiding Info from DoDMERB
Good morning, Let me preface this by saying that I lost my NROTC scholarship and my dream career to a hip surgery that DoDMERB would not clear AFTER I had completed basic training. I know someone who I...
View ArticleDQ for eczema
Just received notification back from ATEC Surgeon General about my waiver denied for eczema after the age of 12. Is there any other options left to pursue an appeal? Thanks.
View Articlecholecystectomy
Would a cholecystectomy and an appendectomy problem at age 15ish be an automatic DQ, or would it have possibility for a waiver? I am asking because my friend had this problem and even now, she still...
View ArticleI Qualified medically?
So on the DoDMERB Secure Applicant Information Repository my status is as qualified. But on my USMA Candidate portal it still shows up as "Scheduled in Contract Area." How come? Has USMA not yet...
View ArticleConfusing Asthma story, DoDMERB and MEPS
Hey all, I'm new to this forum but I think it's safe to say I've read EVERY post on here about asthma waivers and what to do. My story is kind of odd so I'm hoping I can get some of you to weigh in on...
View ArticleADD as a young child
We have been slowly requesting medical records from my son's doctors from when he was young (< 9 yrs) to see what's in them. In one record, when he was 4 yrs old, the doctor wrote that he had...
View ArticleMissed a beep(hearing)
DODMERB requested a remedial from me yesterday. I have yet to find out what it is. I missed a single beep during my hearing test(the test wasn't done in silence just a probe in my ear in a loud exam...
View ArticleHow to schedule service academy DODMERB appointment
I'm not a BGO. But I am a USNA graduate. I also have two sons who graduated from USNA. I recently had a kid who is applying to USNA ask me, "How do you get scheduled for a DODMERB medical exam?" Isn't...
View ArticleEye exam Remedial
So I recently got a remedial for my eye exam. I have myopia greater than 8.00 so West Point is asking for axial length measurements, color topography and a dilated retinal exam checking for lattice,...
View ArticleVision for Air Force Pilots
I have always been confused about the vision requirement to be an AF pilot. So I read Near vision: uncorrected 20/40, but corrected to 20/20 So if you are 20/40, how do you correct to 20/20? By...
View ArticleLow BMI Remedial
Hi everyone, My status was just updated from under review to Remedial requested. My Remedial is for low BMI. I was wondering if anyone has gone through that Remedial. Also, how does the Remedial...
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Hurt knee - Torn ACL
DS is a sophomore in high school whose goal is to be a military officer. He is planning to apply to Service Academies and Senior Military Academies. He came hobbling home from football practice last...
View ArticleD172.40 Absence of one or both testicles - Disqualified?
My son's status on the DODMerb website changed today. We have not received a letter yet. R250.10 Pending waiver review by USNA D172.40 Absence of one or both testicles Disqualified From what I've read,...
View ArticleNROTC DodMERB / USNA - unclear how this works
DS is cleared by DodMERB for USNA, and is rated Qualified. He is prayerfully awaiting an USNA admissions decision. In the meantime, he received a 4 year NROTC scholarship. Reading through the paperwork...
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