AROTC MSII: Torn hip Labrum questions
Hey everyone, I'm currently a sophomore in AROTC on 4 year scholarship. Recently I began having pain in my groin area, had a MRI....turns out I have a torn labrum and my femoral head is starting to...
View Articleacne and doctor visits and more
Hello My DD (potential class 2022)is a current junior. She has acne like millions of other teens-- she is worried re going to the dermatologist for treatment. I am considering asking doctor for rx...
View ArticleMyopia Waiver
I want to share DD's experience with DoDMERB and waiver experience. Everyone's situation and outcome is most likely different but at least this post might provide some hope to others that are in a...
View ArticleRecurrent Lyme Disease
Any one received a waiver for recurrent lyme disease? DS has been DQ'd for lyme disease and waiting to see if he will be eligible for a waiver. In his case, he was treated several times over a couple...
View ArticleDate letter sent- Disqualification
My status on DoDMERB has recently been changed to Pending Waiver Submission/Review and then the day after it said that Date letter sent- Disqualification for medical code 213.40 which is Current or...
View ArticleRe-injury after waiver?
This past fall I received waivers for both, USNA and USCGA, for a stress fracture that occurred last spring. I was accepted into both schools but I have yet to decide. But I have recently experienced...
View ArticlePneumonia, Lisp, Cavities
Hi, I will be taking the Dodmerb soon and have a few questions about filling out the medical history forms. Any advice is greatly appreciated. "Learning disabilities or speech problem" - When I was 4,...
View ArticleStrabismus - Esotropia
Good Afternoon, My DS had his DoDMERB medical and eye exam in August. He was disqualified for Strabismus-esotropia. He is 17 years old and I had never noticed the condition. Actually, he has never been...
View ArticlePending Waiver Submission/Review
Hello, I was just wandering who I ask to receive a petition to get my DoDMERB waiver? I emailed my BGO and he said he is asking his superior to inquire, should I also email my USNA counselor to see if...
View ArticleDoDMERB Counsel
HM ... can you assist with some clarification. I suspect this has been discussed, but I'm not finding it. Here goes. Son is a candidate, 2011. One of his pals is also. Latter attended NASS I, mine NASS...
View ArticleWhen to contact a specialist?
I recently received a remedial request for asthma and eczema after my examination. For the eczema I had one incident 1.5 years ago that was immediately treated and haven't had any symptoms since. For...
View ArticleWisdom Teeth and Notifying DODMERB
Unfortunately, my dentist has told me that I need to consider getting my wisdom teeth removed- and based off of some of the posts on this site getting them out before I-day/college is a proactive step....
View ArticleIs DoDMERB website down?
I've been unable to log on to the website for several days. Is this the correct link? https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/ Is it down for anyone else? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleDoes anyone know when DODMERB...
Hey guys! By any chance does anyone know when the DODMERB website will be back up and running ? I was just notified by USAFA that they have requested a medical waiver on my behalf. Unfortunately, I...
View ArticleHerniated Disc
I am expecting to be offered a 3-year scholarship for AFROTC. I received a 95 on my PFA and can fully perform any task I am given. However, I had back surgery to correct a herniated disc, but I have...
View ArticleDate exam reviewed?
I will give a short statement of my story and the order of events. September- West Point file complete and initial physical exam. November-remedial for history of shoulder instability/dislocation....
View ArticleAppointment DQ.
As a 2021 WP athlete recruit, can anyone tell me if I get a discectomy surgery for a bulging disc, if this will disqualify me? Dr, says I will be 100% in 6-8 weeks and will sign any required waiver to...
View ArticleUSMA Color Vision DQ
DODMERB sent me a request for remedial information stating that I was disqualified from sea service after failing to pass the PIP test. I will most likely be instructed to take a red green vivid test,...
View ArticleDoDMERB When?
I was recently awarded a 4 year-Type 2 AFROTC scholarship. I know I have to go to the DoDMERB but I was wondering when. The recruiting flight commander who interviewed me was under the impression I...
View ArticleRequired Spirometry Standard to avoid DQ?
My son had to get a spirometry as a remedial by DoDMERB due to a history of childhood asthma and a positive TB test with a lung nodule when he was younger. The physician said he did fine. However,...
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