New eczema guidelines?
This was recently published http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...cess-more-talent-maintain-high-standards.aspx It is stated that these changes are effective immediately. If my waiver was denied a few...
View ArticleEczema DQ
Hi, Does anyone have any experience getting a medical waiver for eczema? My DS has a 4-year Air Force ROTC and 4-year Naval ROTC scholarship (and we are waiting on the Army); however, he was just DQ'd...
View ArticleRemedial
Hi! I was awarded both NROTC zane AFROTC scholarships. I got my results from my DODMERB physical back, but I have remedials being requested about a past knee injury and orthodontic things. How do I go...
View ArticleUSMA Myopia Waiver?
Has there been any documented cases where West Point has granted a waiver for myopia?
View ArticleLearning disability
My son is a high school junior. In third grade he was evaluated by the school district and given the learning disability of written expression. He had an IEP through 5th grade. In 6th grade he began...
View ArticleChances of DoDMERB DQ
I am currently active duty Marine Corps and I found out I have Spondolylosis off of a routine X Ray last year. My DoDMERB package has been under review for about a month. They requested a remedial and...
View ArticleMedical Exam
Hello, So I got my menstrual cycle earlier than expected, and I was wondering if that is going to effect any part of my medical exam, or if I need to reschedule. I am supposed to be going to the...
View ArticleDisqualification?
Hello! I was wondering what kind of medical records the DoDMERB requests. My family went through family counselling when my mom was having some issues. My mom and I fought a lot so I went to indivdual...
View ArticleNROTC MO scholarship DoDMERB ?
My son was told by the recruiter that he wouldn't be scheduled for a physical with DoDMERB unless he got the scholarship as they don't waste time and money on non scholarship winners. Is this the way...
View ArticleTaping
Instructions for taping say reduce waist and hip by the nearest 1/2 inch. So if my DD waist is 31" is reduces to 30.5. Likewise the neck increase to nearest 1/2 inch, if is 13.5 increased to 14"?
View ArticleWaiver Timeframe?
The Air Force Academy requested a waiver on my son November 12. How long does it typically take for a waiver decision to be rendered?
View ArticleJuvenile Cataract Surgery
I know a history of cataract surgery is usually not waived, but I am wondering if exceptions will be more likely to be made for a medical student as the army cannot train physicians on their own? For...
View ArticleD153.90 history of cataracts
I have another thread already on here "history of juvenile cataracts surgery" but wanted to know if anyone has ever seen this disqualification waved. My recruiter made it sound like the people who...
View ArticleMedical Wavier Granted (Color Deficiency) Letter?
I was granted a color deficiency waiver from USNA at the end of January. On my portal it states that Date Letter Sent - January 31, but I have not received anything yet? Should I have gotten something...
View ArticleAsthma...again
DS just found out he is a 3 year AROTC winner. As a young child he suffered from breathing issues and was diagnosed with asthma. He also has allergies. He took Zyrtec for years for allergies but...
View ArticleDoDMERB and ROTC
I was awarded a scholarship for Air Force and Army and now I have to do my DoDMERB exam. Do I have to take it twice or can I use the same exam for either scholarship?
View ArticleDODMERB DQ - Exotropia
About 2 months ago, I completed my DODMERB medical exams for the United States Military Academy. After a month went by, I was told that I was disqualified for a condition called Strabismus Exotropia....
View ArticleSlight food allergies
Hello everyone! I'm currently a sophomore in high school and I have been working to try and make a good application for the academies. When it comes to physical and academic and leadership I think I'm...
View ArticleWaiver chances
How possible is it to get a waiver for spondylylosis? Don't know exactly how I developed it but it showed up on a routine x ray that got sent to DODMERB. I'm active duty Marine Corps right now andit...
View ArticleTiming for DODMERB exam
When can 2nd board winners expect to have their DODMERB physical scheduled? Thanks
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