Body Fat--Football Player?
Hey there, So I was recently given my offer of appointment! However, I need to do the body fat form. I am 6'3" and was 251 when I applied, but since football season has ended I've already dropped to...
View ArticleDODMERB QUESTION
How long does it take, when being considered for a waiver, to here back once my page has been updated to "Date Exam Review"? Yesterday DODMERB updated and said my remedial waiver information was...
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How long after being awarded either an ROTC Scholarship or Service Academy Award do you report for your DODMERB?
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 ArticleADHD and anxiety
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me any information as far as getting a waiver for anxiety and ADHD go. I would like to commission, however , my medical records shows a history of anxiety...
View ArticleWaiver for Osteochondroma
Hi guys, I have one non-recurring osteochondroma on my left arm. An osteochondroma is a small bone growth out the side. It does not affect me in any way and I can't even tell it is there. I only know...
View ArticleWhen can I get my DODMERB?
Pretty self explanatory, really. Basically, can I get my DODMERB before I finish my application (USMA and USAFA); can I start junior year?
View ArticleKnee Pain Post-Appointment
Wasn't sure where else to post this, but I'm in a little bit of a predicament. I've received appointments to USAFA and USNA and I already accepted USNA. I'm a Judoka, and the sport tends to involve a...
View ArticleWaiver Date
Does anybody know if DoDMERB has to decide on waivers before April 15, or can they take even longer?
View ArticleQualified or not? USAFA and DoDMERB seem to disagree
Hi y'all! So I was borderline overweight when I took my physical exam for the DoDMERB. USAFA requested that I have my body fat percentage determined by a tape test. I got that done and a few days...
View ArticleNut Allergy Waiver
I have received an LOA to USMMA pending medical qualification. A waiver request for a nut allergy was submitted by KP. I submitted the food allergy questionnaire as requested by DoDMERB on February...
View ArticleWaivers
Is it possible to get a waiver for two disqualifications? I am currently disqualified for history of spondylolysis and history of oral allergy syndrome (cinnamon). I have a conditional offer of...
View ArticleAllergy Form Remedial Question
Hello, I have a question concerning the insect allergy remedial questionnaire. The form states to confirm if I have ever been diagnosed with an insect allergy. The problem is that I have never been to...
View ArticleRemedial Requested
Today, my medical status in my DODMERB portal changed from "Under Review" to "Remedial Requested". It doesn't say what the remedial is for, or what I need to do to care of it. Does anybody know how...
View ArticleHuman Growth Hormone
Is the prescribed use of Human Growth Hormone for Idiomatic Short Stature grounds for disqualification? I searched, but I was unable to find anything very helpful. Does anyone have any experience with...
View ArticlePending Waiver Submission/Review by USNA?
I have been officially disqualified by DoDMERB's standards on November 21, 2016 after sending my required AMI's. Since then, my portal has said "Pending Waiver Submission/Review by USNA." I was...
View ArticlePersonal Trainer
My DS had an injury that kept him from working out or competing in sports during the last year. We are currently waiting review for a waiver. We have provided a letter from his orthopedic (retired...
View ArticleWaiver Confusion
Hey all, I received a DQ a little over a month ago for strabismus, which was really disappointing. I want to get the waiver process started but the dodmerb medical technician for my section of the...
View ArticleStatus Complete-Hold
Recently finished all of my medical exams and my status on DoDMETS has changed from incomplete to complete-hold. Is this a bad thing? And how do I deal with waivers? I checked off and explained my...
View ArticleADHD anxiety options? New here
Hi My son is a sophomore in high school. Top 10% of his class, eagle scout athlete high test scores and grades. He came home interested in armed forces options after career day. I started to think this...
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