Waiver Submission
I am a candidate for USMA, USNA, and AROTC. I was medically disqualified in December. I am a bit hazy on the waiver process. I have my medical information and letters from coaches and a retired...
View ArticleUSAFA Waiver Request
I am a candidate for USAFA and USNA, but I was medically disqualified by DoDMERB. On January 5th, USAFA notified me that they requested a medical waiver for me on my behalf, but my DoDMERB portal still...
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 ArticleWhat happens if waiver denied after the start of school
My daughter was mis-diagnosed with asthma around her 8th or 9th grade year so it is in her medical file and this is some cause for concern as she was awarded a first round AROTC scholarship and has...
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 ArticleScoliosis Remedial
Hello, I recently received results back from my physical and I have a remedial request for additional scoliosis testing. From reading it seems I just wait for more information from them? Do I need to...
View ArticleEczema DQ
Hi, Does anyone have any experience getting a medical waiver for eczema? My DS has a 4-year Air Force ROTC and 4-year Naval ROTC scholarship (and we are waiting on the Army); however, he was just DQ'd...
View ArticleDODMERB not recognizing DODMETS doc diagnosis
Has anyone ever had this issue? (see tittle). I had plantar fasciitis in August and in December I did not had any during my physical and it is stated as such in my file and the DODMERB Doc is still...
View ArticleCan't tell if DoDMERB received follow ups
I had medical follow ups for my eyesight on January 4th through DoDMERB, but it doesn't show up in my correspondence. Do these always not show up, or should I call and ask if they got my forms? I hate...
View ArticleICL Waiver
I'm currently active duty trying to pursue the green to gold non scholarship option. I received a corrective eye surgery (ICL) in January 2017 while I was in the army by a army surgeon at a army...
View ArticleEczema Dermatologist Requirement
Apologies for reposting this question, looks like my original got buried in a discussion. Will DoDMERB or Waiver Authority require DS to visit a dermatologist for eczema? Found out yesterday DS will be...
View ArticleEczema at USNA
Hello, I know there are a lot of threads here on eczema, but I have a fairly specific question. Applying for USNA this year. Have 2 nominations. DoDMERB qualified. Had eczema when I was younger, but...
View ArticleVision Waiver
Has anyone contracted with keratoconus? When the cornea is thinning and causing your vision to be blurry? FDA just approved an operation for it in 2016 but I wanted to see if that can wait until I...
View ArticleQuestion regarding remedial
my son needs to provide information about a scar. Will the form be sent via email or snail mail?
View ArticleMurmur remedial questions
DS's pediatrician felt like she heard a murmur when he was about 3-4. Sent him to pediatric cardiologist. He said it was an innocent Still's murmur which is the most common innocent murmur requiring no...
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 ArticleWaiting
My portal updated today with a new code. Code: R259.20 No action is required by you at this time; PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL DODMERB, your file is currently being reviewed for quality, your status...
View ArticleEyesight Waiver for West Point
Currently, my vision in my left eye is 20/60 and in my right eye 20/20. However, in my left eye, I also suffer from amblyopia. Regardless, I understand that for West Point, your vision must be...
View ArticleMedical records = summary from doc?
DoDMERB has requested my sons medical records from a cardiology appt that my son had and was diagnosed with an ectopic heartbeat (no physical limitations). The Cardiologist has a summary letter from...
View ArticleContracted Dr vs personal for remedial
Can you guys offer some pros and cons to using the concord contracted doctor verses making an appointment with your own ( other than cost of course). DS needs an echo from a cardiologist. He saw one at...
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