Heart Mumur DQ?
I have never been diagnosed with any type of irregularity or heart trouble before and I went to my DoDMERB today and the doctor said I had a slight heart murmur. I am freaking out because in my recent...
View ArticleFood Allergy DQ
I am in AFROTC in Florida and this semester I have been in the process of completing my DODMERB. A week ago I received the results to my DODMERB and it says I was DQ because of an allergy to shellfish....
View Article"Too much" ear wax is DQ?
DD had her medical exam and the doctor commented she had lots of wax in her ears. No issues on the audiology test that was given. Anyone know if this could be an issue?
View ArticleVision Disqualification
When the DODMET doctor checked my eyes he said they were in excess of - 8.00 diopters. I decided to get a second opinion and that optometrist said they were NOT. How do I tell the air force they got...
View ArticleGenetic testing and DODMERB qualifications
Hi there. I've done a couple searches and come up empty, so I apologize if I missed a previous thread. Does anyone have experience with genetic testing and DODMERB/ARMY regs for discharge? For...
View ArticleDodmerb dqs
Hello everyone! I have been disqualified by DoDMBERB for a patellar dislocation and the use of orthokeratology lenses. On Dodmerb's website, it says that my status is "does not meet medical standards"...
View ArticleColor Blindness
I need a waiver for the USCGA and USNA due to my vision being red-green deficient. Are waivers distributed to candidates with severe red-green deficiencies, or should I expect bad news? Thank you.
View ArticleWaiver Denied
Looking for advice from experienced members- DS received two DQs from DoDMERB, one for eczema after 12 and other one for use of inhaler after 13. AFROTC just denied medical waiver. After I called HQ...
View ArticleScheduling DODMERB
My daughter received her winner letter dated November 9, 2017. She did not accept the scholarship (and choose her school) until the first week of December. The Application site "additional information"...
View ArticleOrthopedic Questionnaire
We are trying to finish up the survey for my son's medical on Friday. He answered yes to bone injuries b/c he has had 3 fractures during the course of his life. Due to the yes he got a page of follow...
View ArticleDODMERB timeframe
it is going on 6+ weeks since my DD's exam and nothing has posted. She has called the doctors office and they stated they would re-fax the information. I have also suggested she double check that the...
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 ArticleDODMERB Remedial Requested- no code
So, my status in DODMERB (as of 11/21/17) is "remedial requested." There is no code next to it, and I did not receive a letter in the mail. I got in touch with my assigned medical technician at...
View ArticleOne Remedial
After completing physical, my DS got a message from DoDMERB telling him he has one remedial (nothing major). Does this mean there are no other "issues" with his physical? Or could he get separate...
View ArticleDoDMERB Remedial
Hello all. New to this as it's my first time applying. I am applying to USMA and USAFA - both in different stages of the process. Here is my question(s). My medical exam is currently in two different...
View ArticleScheduling DODMERB EXAM
I'm currently applying for the NROTC Scholarship and the USCGA. How do I schedule my DODMERB exam? Also, does anyone know if I have to be accepted to the NROTC affiliated school if I didn't apply to...
View ArticleWaiver process questions
I took my DoDMERB medical exam in August 2017, and I was disqualified due to vision problems like astigmatism in excess of 3.00 diopters and myopia with a refractive error greater than diopters...
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 ArticleSurgery... but no remedial
So, I had a foot surgery in Spring 2015. It was a Kidner procedure, where they removed an extra bone in my left foot. I was also born with an extra bone in the other foot, but didn't have it removed as...
View ArticleUnderactive Thyroid/Hypothyroidism
Hello, I am currently a junior and I am starting my application process for USMA (and possibly USCGA) in the coming weeks. Several years back, I think around 2012, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism....
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