Tourette Syndrome...is it an auto DQ?
Good morning. I have a friend whose son is interested in ROTC. He has a mild form of Tourette's. Is this an auto DQ or is it waiverable? Just asking at a high-level. I realize that answers are...
View ArticleAcne or acutane, which one should I take my chances with?
Hi, I'm a rising senior in high school, and I'm applying to USNA, USAFA, and USMA, with USNA as my top choice. I had a couple of questions regarding my DoDMERB. I have some mild to moderate acne, and I...
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DODMERB Billing questions!
So my daughter had to have some remedials. We opted to go to the imaging center that the government would pay for and ended up having to go to TN as they had no contracted imaging centers or doctors in...
View ArticleBraces Question
Hi, I am aware that having braces will be a DQ, but if you fill out the paperwork with your orthodontist stating they will be removed before I day that you will not be DQ'd. I have filled out the...
View ArticlePeanut Allergies in Army ROTC
I was awarded a 3 year Army ROTC Nursing scholarship. However, I had to submit a waiver due to a peanut allergy. I have been waiting almost 2 months already for my waiver. If my allergy is severe is...
View ArticleDODMETS Update?
Hello all, I took my DoDMERB (medical and optometric) about 10 days ago. They have both been submitted and approved by on the DoDMETS website. So far, I haven't heard anything regarding the...
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Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease Disqualified - USNA
My son got DQ'd for Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease after 13 years old criteria. He is waiting to hear from USNA if they will consider him for a waiver. Starting to focus on other colleges but still...
View ArticleHigh blood pressure-kinda
So I had my medical exam today and was pretty nervous. When they took my bp it was 145/95 which is really really bad and my heart rate was like 108. So they marked that down and said I'd get a form for...
View ArticleScheduling
Hello everyone, I was just wondering how much of the USMA application must be completed in order to be scheduled for DoDMERB. Most of my application is completed, but my guidance counselor hasn't done...
View ArticleHeight/Weight requirement
My son has his physical tomorrow. He attended Summer seminar and AIM, and did very well on the CFA and PFE. He is is great shape, runs and wrestles. He was told not to exercise prior to the test due to...
View ArticleRib Thing
Hello, for the past few years I've noticed that one of my ribs pokes out slightly more than normal. My doctor has said it is completely normal, and it has never caused me any issues. I have not had...
View ArticleSpirometry Study
My DS had an exercise induced reaction to airborne allergens after we moved crossed country to California ( during our infamous Santa Ana Winds) at age 14. It was evidenced by dry hacking cough during...
View ArticleMedical exam
Just a quick question(2) The forms I have to bring are the exam packet that includes medical history right? What type of photo I'd do I need? Will my school id work?
View ArticleDoDMERB Medical History Error
One of the things on the survey was "Any bone or joint problem, injuries, surgery or medical treatment" And I put yes because I have had shoulder joint problems as well as surgery to remove my tonsils....
View ArticlePhone number to call for DODMERB to check on a waiver
My son is a sophomore at Norwich, he applied 2 yrs in a row for USNA and was not accepted. This year he also applied for the NROTC scholarship ( Marine option) and won one. He was disqualified ( almost...
View ArticleVasovagal Syncope
So I am 99.99% certain that I have vasovagal syncope, which is fainting because of a certain trigger, which for me is human anatomy. For example, I have passed out from a video of a real beating human...
View ArticlePost-exam questions
I recently completed the DoDMERB exams; the optometrist was just on Friday, and the medical and audiologist exams were yesterday. At the optometrist exam, I was recorded as having 20/30 vision in my...
View ArticleResults to multiple academies
My son had his dodmerb exams almost two weeks ago. Waiting on results. He is applying to all of the academies, as well as ROTC to each service. Frankly, I am not sure which Academy set the dodmerb up,...
View ArticleMyopia- waiver chances?
I was just notified that I was DQ'd for myopia- nearsightedness greater than -8.00 My application for USNA is complete (BGO still has to submit interview write up), how likely is it that I may get a...
View ArticleReporting Question
DS took DoDMERB 2 weeks ago. He got results in the mail today. It said: USNA-Qualified USAFA-Qualified This is great but he is also a candidate at USMA. Why is that one not there? Perhaps they have not...
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