DODMERB Genital Exam for Males
Hello, I have a question about the DODMERB exam regarding the potion that examines the male genitalia. I've been told it's just a "cough" test. Is that the case? I'm pretty clear on the other parts of...
View ArticleChondromalacia Waiver
Does anyone have any experience with a chondromalacia waiver? DS has had 3 meniscus surgeries, so it was not surprising. He does not have any recurring issues and is a full activity is sport. Do...
View ArticleAnaphylactic Waiver
I apologize if this is the wrong place for this thread, as I am new to this forum. I wanted to get some information/first hand accounts about getting a waiver for an allergy. I've seen a lot of posts...
View ArticleWhat's the typical wait for remedials?
After initially submitting DoDMERB, I was given two remedials and sent them in to my physician at different times. The first one I sent was processed(he/she sent me an email back) within a few days and...
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 ArticleWaiver
If a candidate has been informed by SA(s) that a waiver has been requested for him/her, is there any reason to be contacting DoDMERB to check on the status of the waiver request? There appears to be...
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 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 ArticleDODMERB Adventures
DS needed to schedule a remedial thanks to faulty doctor's notes. He called Concorde only to find our nearest contractor is 4 hours away one-way. DS decides to use a military treatment facility instead...
View ArticleDodmerb schedual deadline
Hi, I was contaced by Dodmerb a little less then two months ago to get my medical exams done. I did the online suvey as soon as I got the email, but with holdiays and finals coming up I waited on...
View ArticleDodmerb sleepwalking
Hi ! I was wanting anyone's opinion on the best way to state that clicking yes ok sleepwalking was a misunderstanding. I did sleepwalk when I was younger but haven't actually had an 'episode' since 12....
View ArticleADHD and ROTC- possible DQ?
Hello, I have been reading and noticed a lot going back and forth based on if I needed a waiver or if I would even be DQ based on where I read. Hopefully you can give me a more clear answer on whether...
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.
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Growth Hormone use
As a child I was always short, so my parents took me to an endocrinologist who prescribed human growth hormone to me. I took it for about 5 years and just stopped it in December. Iām now 5ā7ā but...
View ArticleMaxillofacial (Jaw) Surgery
Good evening all, I'm currently in my 3rd year as an AFROTC cadet. I have braces and my doctor says I need maxillofacial surgery to correct my bite. My question is, will this surgery get me thrown out...
View ArticleWhy did the military doctor do .... if it's not allowed for the Service...
Over the years I have noticed a not so rare trend: A young person is treated in the military medical system and then when it comes time to receive DODMERB clearance they are disqualified for some...
View ArticleADD/Anxiety
Hello, i posted a few months ago but since then my medical records have been amended. I was trying to go through DODMERB for ROTC but because I was flagged by MEPS I have to complete the process...
View ArticleHow to proceed
On my DoDMERB portal, it has recently updated to "Remedial Requested." These codes were given below. R119.99 Please provide additional information. Do you have significant issues with keloid formation...
View ArticleDaughter may get the boot due to a bad ankle
My daughter was awarded a 4 year ROTC scholarship, and had to enlist in the National Guard as soon as she accepted the scholarship. During her first semester, she was running as part of her required...
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