Remedial sent to wrong place
Found out today that the physician who re-evaluated DS for a remedial faxed the results to Concord. (She was his physician for his original physical) she must have thought remedials went to the same...
View ArticleLogin Issues on DODMETS
My medical status on my USMA Candidate Portal just changed from "No Action" to "Scheduler Forwarded to DoDMERB." I was instructed to log onto the DODMETS website to schedule my medical exam and submit...
View ArticleShorted 3 inches
DS did his exam today and the measurement device slacks after leaving each patient's head. Every other exam DS has had in the past year has him at 6'2. DS asked the assistant to use another machine...
View ArticleQualified, but....
This summer, my DS visited both USCGA and USMMA as an athlete. In September, he started both applications. In late September, he decided that he only wanted to apply to USCGA. In early October, he...
View ArticleWaiver Chances?
Around the beginning of October, I was disqualified for having a history of bowel resection. I was born prematurely, a small part of my small intestine was infected, so it was removed. The condition...
View ArticleDodmerb Disqualifiers
Hello, Can someone that has recently gone through DoDMERB give me an answer on this ridiculous question. I have two faded scars on my arms, one about an inch and a half long on my left forearm and one...
View ArticleAutism, but not Autistic. Waiver?
Hey guys, Ima try to keep this short feel free to ask for more if I confuse you. Current Situation - So, basically last year I tried joining the Army and told them about everything and they told me to...
View ArticleMedical Status Not Yet Determined
Application Portal shows application is complete, however "medical status not yet determined" DODMERB physcial was October 24th, MOC interview in less than 2 weeks. Should this be a concern? Thank you !!
View ArticleDODMERB next steps?
Hi all, I was just found medically qualified for AFROTC HSSP via DODMERB. Are there any additional steps necessary prior to determining which college I will attend and contacting that detachment for...
View ArticleIncomplete closed
A week ago it said that my case status was at complete hold and then I checked today and it says that my case status is incomplete closed. I went to the phy and opto exams and both exams were...
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 ArticleIs a history of one or more vaginal yeast infections disqualifying for service?
Would a girl be disqualified for ever having a yeast infection?
View ArticleOrthotics
I was given prescription Orthotics a few years back for leg length discrepancies that was causing knee pain. Those orthotics were made of plastic and caused me to get plantar fasciitis. I now wear a...
View ArticleAntidepressant
I took an antidepressant a little under two years ago for three months and I wanted to be completely honest so I made mention of it on my DoDMERB packet. I got a remedial back requesting me to send in...
View ArticleVision Requirement Air Force Academy
I know on the website it says the worst your eyesight can be is +/- 8.00 diopters. But what is that for? Because my prescription had a measure for "OD/OS Sph" and "OD/OS Cyl". Which category is that...
View ArticlePreparing for DoDMERB – Anticipating DQs
DS answered DoDMERB questionnaire honestly and is expecting 2 possible DQs. What can he do to lessen the likelihood of a DQ or shorten the time for a waiver? The first DQ will be for eczema he had as...
View ArticleDate exam reviewed?
Hi! I was DQ'd for "Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent)" on July 25th. USMA requested a remedial on 09/15. I scheduled and completed the remedial exams and my...
View ArticleRemedial Requested
I checked my status today and it says that a remedial is requested because the doctor forgot to respond to the questions I checked yes on. On the letter it says that its administrative, so would I have...
View ArticleEczema (maybe?)
Hi all, I am an upcoming AS200. After a few hours of searching the internet regarding eczema and it being an automatic DQ I am confused as to what I should do next. My situation is that I was...
View ArticleSituational Depression Anxiety DQ
Hey, everyone. I have finally resorted to posting on the forums; no just lurking here. I am a freshman at the University of Wyoming in the AFROTC program. I was on a type 2 scholarship up until my...
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