Eczema and smallpox
a quick question for any people with a medical background: I have heard of a sometimes fatal condition if someone with eczema gets the smallpox vaccine. I understand that’s one of the reasons eczema is...
View ArticleWaiver not showing in portal
I received my waiver for USAFA a couple days ago, but my portal still shows that I'm medically disqualified. Also, on my DoDMERB portal it still says "pending waiver review". I'm assuming it's just...
View ArticleAFROTC Penicillin Allergy
So I have been DQ'd for a history of shoulder dislocation. Luckily I am fortunate enough to have had two corrective surgeries and I am just as good as before. However, I am submitting the remedial for...
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 ArticleSeeing a therapist - medical repercussions?
Hi All, So I have recently been seeing a therapist every week to help me get over a rough break up I had with a girlfriend. It’s nothing long-term—I will probably only see the therapist for a total of...
View ArticleRemedials a positive sign?
So the Academies just requested a Remedial in order for me to be considered a waiver. Is this a “positive sign” that I’m up and running for an appointment? The wait is pretty hard. But we’re hanging...
View ArticleDo I need to upload my qualification letter in the AROTC Portal?
I received my qualification letter today and I was wondering if I had to upload the letter or if DoDMERB sends it to cadet command anyway?
View ArticleVision Qualification/waiver
08-FEB-18 Date letter uploaded - Disqualification D155.40 15-FEB-18Date exam reviewed 21-FEB-18Date letter uploaded - Remedial R259.01, R152.27, R151.01 21-FEB-18 Date exam reviewed Agency: US Army...
View ArticleQuestion on tumor/next steps
My son received a DQ due to a brain tumor he had when he was 5 years old. There was also a request for an AMI regarding another unrelated matter that I don't see being a big issue. The tumor, however,...
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 ArticleExcema
Hi All, I used to have mild exema when I was in elementary school and I occasionally get flare ups. It does not interfere with my daily life in a negative way (besides the skin being dry and annoying)....
View ArticleReceived remedials due to mistake on AMI; fixable?
I recently emailed my AMIs to DoDMERB regarding a remedial due to a past surgery (It was cleared and subsequently removed). However, I also received a disqualifier (D211.40) for my color vision. I...
View ArticleWhen will my case status be changed?
I went and got both my eye exam and physical last friday on the 23rd and I was wondering how long it would be until my case status will be updated. Thanks.
View ArticleVision Disqualification
I have been disqualified for having myopia (vision worse than -8.00). I went to the doctor again after being informed and got him to give me a second exam where my vision was much better than the...
View ArticleSleep paralysis waiver
I was labeled as disqualified by DODMERB on February 13, 2018 for past sleep paralysis. I was never officially diagnosed but showed symptoms in the fall of 2016. I still have not heard if a waiver will...
View ArticleIs that it?
My son had his DoDMERB exam the other day. He said they asked him about his questionnaire and did a very cursory physical. Is that it? We thought they would at least do a blood draw.
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 ArticleAm I Done?
As of a couple of weeks ago, I completed both my DoDMERB vision test and physical. Today I got an email from DoDMERB that instructed me to make an account on the actual DoDMERB Applicant Site to check...
View ArticleUSAFA Waiver
Hello, I currently have 2 nominations to USAFA and received a medical waiver to USNA. However, I did not have any nominations to the Naval Academy but haven't heard anything from the Air Force Academy....
View ArticleHead injury at birth
My son is trying to get into the ECP at a local military junior college. He was born at 27 weeks and had a mild stroke and brain bleed. He has had no issues his entire life and was released from his...
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