AFROTC Asthma Waiver?
I apologize in advance for the lengthy post, but I am searching high and low for answers in what my chances could possibly be in receiving a medical waiver for an asthma diagnosis on January 20, 2014....
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DS wavier has been granted!!!! DQ codes: R250.96 Pending waiver review by Marine Officer D101.00 History of heart valve condition D102.20 Current or history of congenital anomalies of heart and great...
View ArticleWhat to bring to DoDMERB appointment?
Since I am an athlete, I've had my fair share of injuries. Nothing major, just a few broken bones and overuse injuries. None of these injuries affect me today and are completely resolved. I'm wondering...
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 ArticleDodmerb and recent broken nose
Hello, My son just broke his nose today small fracture with minimal deviation. Went to ENT who reccomends surgery. No airway obstruction but suggest surgery for no future issues. Getting ready to...
View ArticleHashimotos need wavier?
My son was diagnosed with Hashimotos at age 9. He is now 17 and a rising sr in high school. He is within a few weeks of earning his private pilots licenses and is interested in AFROTC. Anyone have...
View ArticleHow to schedule a remedial
DoDMERB sent me a letter yesterday stating that I need a medical AMI to be completed. However, Concorde/DODMETS has no option for me to make a new appointment. How would I schedule a remedial with...
View ArticleDQ For Speech & Urine
Hi, I'm a completely healthy 17 year old male. When I was 3 or 4, I went to a speech class because I had delayed speech. I talk normal now, with no lisp or stutter, but DoDMERB wants all my records of...
View ArticleQuestion about depression and cutting
Asking for a friend. (Honest. I already have one in the military but I ran into a friend today and her daughter wants to enlist as soon as she turns 18). Friend's daughter is 15 1/2 and her plan A is...
View ArticleDoDMERB Doctors
After you take the examination can the Doctor tell you if you have any disqualifying conditions? If not, when do you find out if you do? I just finished my examination and both doctors said that...
View ArticleVision Requirements
I just learned today that my vision can only be corrected to 20/25. Will this be disqualifying for admission to the service academies? Is there a chance I can use a waiver if it is disqualifying? Thanks.
View ArticleHospitalized in High School for Drinking
Hi, as the title says I was hospitalized in high school once for drinking too much. There was no police involvment and I was not cited. I made a couple of horrible mistakes in high school that led me...
View ArticleAre Remedials the norm?
Our DS had his optometric exam in late July and his medical exam on Aug 1. The medical exam was a real surface skimmer - only took 20 mins, very brief, and everything seemed okay to my DS. Nothing...
View ArticleWaiver Approved
I'm very pleased to let others know that DD's medical waiver was just approved. We are so relieved and excited. And grateful to all on this forum for help, advice, and support provided.
View ArticleWaiver Approved! Next Step Advice Needed.
Finally got an update this morning after starting the process back in April. At lot of waiting but reading here through this process we knew it was the norm. A little more wise through this whole...
View ArticleDoDMerb
Do you and the doctor you see discuss the answers from your medical Questionnaire? Is there a time when you can explain your answers?
View ArticleCan the DoDMerb be used for ROTC, USNA, and USCGA?
My DD is having her physical on the 18th for ROTC, but hasn't heard from the USNA or USCGA yet, which we anticipate she will. Can this exam and questionnaire be used for ROTC, USNA, and USCGA?
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Waiver Approved
Well it's official!! My DS has finally received a waiver from the Army ROTC. It's been a long and stressful wait but the end result was well worth the fight!
View ArticleDoDMERB - does being honest kill the dream?
My DS completed the DoDMERB last night and answered truthfully, yes to "do you or did you ever use....". To both Alcohol and Marij. We doscussed this in depth. The times were few for alcohol and fewer...
View ArticleDoDMETS Printing Issues
I apologize in advance if this is a duplicate, but I'm on a bit of a time crunch. I filled out the medical history survey, proofed it, and digitally signed it. The DoDMETS system then presented me with...
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