Strabismus Surgery?
I have a very random question that I know most people won’t have a prefect answer to. But, I figured that maybe SOMEONE out there might have some knowledge to offer. I am a prospective 2023 SA and ROTC...
View ArticleWaiting for remedial results
I went for a remedial for my astigmatism in mid December, and my medical status has still not been updated. 3 days ago, I received an email from the USAFA waiver authority saying that I needed to take...
View ArticleWill DODMERB contact candidate's primary doctor?
Hello, We are first time parents when it comes to service academy application. Our son's application is complete, and he received a nomination from Congressman in the beginning of January. He also...
View ArticleDODMERB Waiver - who actually does the waiver review
My DS has been notified that USAFA is requesting a waiver on his behalf. Who actually performs the waiver review? Someone at DODMERB, an AF physician at USAFA or someone else? I think we understand the...
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 site
Is anyone else having trouble viewing their status and correspondence on the DoDMERB site?
View ArticleRemedial code still up
I recently received 4 remedial codes. Requesting surgery reports pathology reports physical therapy reports doctors reports. Lots of reports. A write up about my GERD and what complications if any that...
View ArticleShould i contact DODMERB?
USNA Portal Statement: "Additionally, if any illness, surgery, or injury has occurred since the time of your initial DODMERB medical examination OR between now and Induction Day, send details and...
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 ArticleShoulder Injury Disqualified
Got the disqualified email over the weekend for shoulder injuries my freshman year in college. I am now a Jr and in AFROTC at Purdue.. How can I go about getting a waiver?? Should I get an updated...
View ArticleWaivers for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery?
I have applied to the academies and received an AROTC scholarship. I am currently in the DODMERB process already done my exams and I am perfectly healthy. Minus I have acid reflux controlled by...
View ArticleWill my MCL and ACL injury heal in time?
I was recently in a car accident and went to get my knee checked out by a doctor and he said that my acl feels loose compared to my right and my mcl seems sprained. I do not know for certain if it is...
View ArticleNot Reporting EpiPen DODMERB vs MEPS
Hello Forum, I am currently a junior in high school and I am starting my Army ROTC 4-year Scholarship application and West Point Summer Leadership Seminar application. When I was 2 years old I was...
View ArticleDQ for Atopic Dermatitis
Hello All- I am so glad this forum is here! My DS received a 4 year AROTC scholarship during the first board in November. Last spring he developed a rash from dry skin in the inside of both of his...
View ArticleWaiver for ROTC
I am a Sophomore in the AFROTC program. My Dodmerb was recently denied for rectal polyps in the past two years and the Commanding Officer at my Detachment just started the waiver process. I was just...
View ArticleDodmerb & Leukemia
Wondering if anyone has experience with the Dodmerb for AROTC that has been a survivor of childhood cancer, specifically ALL. I am aware that you are allowed to serve if you have not had any cancer...
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 ArticleAir National Guard Disqualifying Factor Confusion
I had an over-the-phone interview with a recruiter for the AF National Guard and I said yes to having taken medication, and he said it was a disqualifying factor. He continued with if I want to move...
View ArticleWhich ROTC most likely to give tree nut DODMERB waiver?
Daughter received scholarship offers from Air Force, Army and Navy. Which of these three is most likely to offer a waiver for a tree nut allergy? We are concerned about the length of time that it may...
View ArticleAROTC 3 Year scholarship
I have been selected for a three year ROTC scholarship. Even though I’m not on scholarship, do I still have to get medical clearance now or wait until my scholarship begins? Also, I have an account...
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