Honest about Marijuana use on dodmerb. Will I be dq
Hello all, I recently filled out my dodmerb survey and decided the best path was honesty when I was asked about marijuana use. I know that they couldn't prove I did as it was a year and half ago, and I...
View ArticleReporting an injury after DoDMERB Exam
Hi, I took my medical exam about a month ago and passed, but 2 Fridays ago I was playing football and my shoulder popped out! It went back in right away but the team trainer made me wear this brace to...
View ArticleThe 2-year DoDMERB exam
I am wondering the process for scheduling these. DS had his initial exam around 9/2013, accepted a 4yr AROTC scholarship, contracted and is currently MS2. Since it has been 2 years since the exam, when...
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 ArticleDQ Question
If an academy sends you a letter saying that they didn't grant you a waiver, is that the end? They put their foot down and you're done? Or is there sometimes something you can do to help them get you a...
View ArticlePreview/Practice DoDMERB Exam
Please forgive me if this has been asked before. I tried searching and could not find the answer. Question: Is it possible to pay a private doctor to undergo the same kinds of testing and examination...
View ArticleMissing tooth - Implant
My DS has had a missing front tooth since birth and just had his braces removed. While in braces, they opened the area where the tooth was missing so that he could eventually have a tooth implanted. He...
View ArticleDoDMERB Shoulder Disqualification
I was recently awarded with a 4 year ROTC scholarship, but last week I received a letter saying I was not medically qualified due to an unstable shoulder. I partially tore my labrum during last years...
View ArticleWher to begin? DODMERB
Hi all, I'm currently applying for the ARMY ROTC scholarship (boarded status). I know the basics about DODMERB, in the way that it is similar to MEPS for officers (to my knowledge). However, I'm unsure...
View ArticleConcorde Doctors?
For the initial DODMERB exam, I went to a Concorde eye doctor that gave me a wrong prescription. I believe this resulted in the sustaining of my disqualification and denial of waiver from USNA despite...
View ArticleSpinal Curvature, BUMED v. DoDMERB confusion
Hi, I have mild scoliosis, spinal curvature. It sits at about 28 degrees thoracic, and like almost everyone who posts here, it doesn't affect any part of my life. Nevertheless, the military is pretty...
View ArticleRec for surgery on Deviated septum
I took my ds to his med exam this am- it was not far- no wait- all smooth- I am praying that doesn't mean the rocky road is about to begin.... Any advice on deviated septum's? I have asked before and...
View ArticleRemedial Question
After you submit your remedial exam results, are those the only results that DODMERB takes into consideration? i.e. DODMERB does not review any of the exams previously submitted
View Article? about scheduling DodMERB exam
Why is it necessary to wait for 50 % of application to be done and then receive a letter through the mail before you can have the DODMERB exam? My husband has scheduled the DoDMERB at our MTF on base...
View ArticleWaiver at USNA - but not for NROTC?
Hi all; Since I last posted, my DS got DQ'd, then a week later waivered by USNA, but so far, still DQ'd for NROTC . I was under the impression that it was more difficult to obtain a USNA waiver than...
View ArticleRemedial, time is running out..
Hey everyone, I have to be contracted NLT the beginning of December and I am still waiting on medical records for a remedial (its been almost two months!) I am a Junior in Army ROTC. So I have two...
View ArticleBraces Question
Hi, I am aware that having braces will be a DQ, but if you fill out the paperwork with your orthodontist stating they will be removed before I day that you will not be DQ'd. I have filled out the...
View ArticleWaiver for Anemia
My DD received a DQ for Anemia from Dodmerb after we sent more lab results as requested. Her count went up from an 8 to 11.8 after taking Iron pills and Birth Control. Her Dr said that was good but I...
View ArticleWaiver after Exam Expired
Hello, My ROTC DoDMerb expired last month, and I am in the process of getting my exam done again. I had to get a remedial last time, and got a waiver, how likely is it that I will be given that waiver...
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