Antidepressant
I took an antidepressant a little under two years ago for three months and I wanted to be completely honest so I made mention of it on my DoDMERB packet. I got a remedial back requesting me to send in...
View ArticlePotential Pilot Qualified (PPQ)
Is there anyway to check if I am potential pilot qualified on the DoDMERB site or USAFA/AFROTC sites? There are some other threads about this, and they say that if your status is "commission qualified"...
View ArticleAudiogram - recommendations, prayers, warm wishes and thoughts
Hi All: I am writing to ask for any recommendations, guidance or even simple words of support. This is our story: This past fall, my daughter after falling in love with the US Naval Academy (USNA) at...
View ArticleDODMERB exam repeated in college?
Once cleared as "qualified" with a waiver prior to entering AFROTC in college (on scholarship), is that medical clearance good for 4 years of college? Or is it repeated before they have field training...
View ArticleSesame Seed Allergy Disqualification?
I am currently a junior in high school, planning to apply for a Naval Academy appointment. According to a blood test by a local allergy doctor, I have an allergy to sesame seeds. I have eaten sesame...
View ArticleWhat time of the day Dodmerb?
My vision is usually better in the morning so I was wondering what time of the day one has to take the DODMERB. Do you get to pick your appointment time?
View ArticleDodmerb Connection not Private
I just received an email saying that the DoDMERB has received my medical exam. It also states that I should go to their website http://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil and create an account to follow the status...
View ArticleDoes not having 20/20 in one eye automatically disqualify me to compete for a...
Hey all I’m curious to know if not having 20/20 in one eye disqualifies me from being a pilot. My right eye is 20/20 and left eye is 20/30. It would be great to fly fixed wing planes for either Air...
View ArticleHospitalized
I was recently taken to the hospital for a fall. I was not injured other than a pretty nasty bump on the head. However, I was intoxicated and it is in the medical file. I recently received my...
View ArticleEczema Waiver Denied
DS waiver request for eczema has been denied for the second time by AFROTC. A retired military dermatologist evaluated him and didn’t find any sign of eczema and wrote a very positive report, but it...
View ArticleDoDMERB Still not updated...
Hello, I have applied to USNA for the class of 22. I sent in my remedials for DoDMERB in early January that included 2 statements, and a questionnaire, and received an email back saying they would be...
View ArticleQualified for all branches of service if waiver received?
I am currently a candidate for USAFA (nomination) and USNA (no nomination sadly). My #1 choice is to attend USNA to become a Marine Corps pilot and fly MV-22 Ospreys. I am, however, disqualified...
View ArticlePsoriasis and possible waivers
Hi, New here so I'll try to be brief after much research. My daughter and I are planning an initial visit to the Naval Academy next week. She wants to pursue a degree in engineering and this was high...
View ArticleWaiver Denied
DS found out from his RC yesterday that his waiver had been denied. Is there any way to appeal a waiver denial? I suspect that this is the end of the road.
View ArticleRemedial Requested but I'm not sure for what
I assume it is for my Still's heart murmur, however, it doesn't explicitly state what the remedial is for, it just says that my status as of now is "remedial requested". Will I get an email or an...
View ArticlePreviously qualified, now DQ
Our DS was initially DQ'ed for astigmatism, but qualified on Dec 5th. He was accepted to USMA and USNA and accepted appointment to USNA. Yesterday, he received a letter from DoDMerb that he is now...
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Waiver Granted - USCGA
Thank You Mr. Mullen! Mr. Mullen's dedication to ensuring that the Service Academies receive timely documentation regarding remedials, etc. is unmatched! He is a blessing to those young men and women...
View ArticleWaiver vs. DQ Removal
Good Morning, I have a condition that I listed on my medical that I, as it turns out, do not have. I determined this with a biopsy which came out negative. Initially, I put the condition down because I...
View ArticleADHD Diagnosis
I was diagnosed with ADHD in sixth grade. I was on Concerta for something like one year. I have not renewed my prescription since 7th grade, and I have had solid academic success since then. I...
View ArticleAFROTC Scholarship- waiver denied, next steps?
Hello, DS found out today, waiver denied by AFROTC for an old knee issue which never required surgery and fully resolved a year ago without resurfacing despite vigorous training XC, indoor track and...
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