Waiver Denial - Appealing
Has anyone successfully appealed a "waiver denied" decision? I'm working to appeal mine but I'm not sure what exactly will help me case
View ArticleDoDMERB Consultants
Has anyone had a negative experience with them? I have recently contracted the services of Dr. Merchant (DoDMERB Consultants) two weeks ago and I have to say I am very uneasy about it. I had one...
View ArticleChance of a waiver?
I am 1 month from commissioning from AFROTC and was recently diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. The tumor was removed and did not spread beyond. I had one round of adjuvant chemo therapy to ensure there...
View ArticleWaiver for Eye Injury AFROTC
Good afternoon, I received a medical disqualification on March 13th for AFROTC. The disqualification reads "Current or history of any abnormality of the retina, choroid, or vitreous." This is from a...
View ArticleCan I contact any ophthalmologist or will DoDMERB tell me who to go see?
R152.35 Obtain a corneal topography exam with a written interpretation and the original color topography results R151.01 Consult - ophthalmologist regarding regarding high myopia. Please perform...
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 ArticleAre eating disorder waivers nonexistent?
Hi there, I'm a rising Junior hoping to apply to USMA next year, but I was recently battling an eating disorder throughout my sophomore year. Physically and mentally preparing myself to apply to USMA...
View ArticleAnyone else has child w BRACES waiting on waiver to clear?
My DS sent waiver in second week in March from orthodontist. USMA counselor requested to be sent copy directly last week. Received LOAs from USMA and USAFA pending braces approval. No word from USNA,...
View ArticleWaivers for Mood
Stressing out in MI over DS with history of mood disorder. When he was 9, mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and the household was upside down and anxious. We got DS to therapy and he was medicated...
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 ArticleIs medical exam still needed for Army Reservist for AROTC
He did split ops and completed BCT last summer. He's awaiting orders for AIT this summer and will then go to college in the fall. He won a 3 year AROTC scholarship. Is the medical exam for AROTC still...
View ArticleDoDMERB Rebuttal or Retraction of statement
My son is currently a college sophomore in AFROTC and has recently completed the DoDMERB. He's passed the eye exam for pilot and has passed the physcal fitness test. He has been selected for a rated...
View ArticleDodMERB Scheduling
I was awarded an Army ROTC Scholarship under the third selection board. I received my Winner's letter, but I haven't heard from DodMERB. Should I go to their website and schedule an appointment myself,...
View ArticleDODMERB Waiver Denial-Need Help!
Hello, I am the father of a College Freshman who more than anything wants to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He received the 4 year Scholarship, was then Medically Disqualified, went through...
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 ArticleSudden Medical Condition
I recently fortunate enough to recieve an appointment to the USCGA. I plan to commit, but I have ran into an issue. On my DoDMERB, I filled out the survey to the best of my abilities & got passed....
View ArticleOn DoDMerb waiver 3 year scholarship at risk
My son is at Norwich U., sophomore year and was awarded a 3 year scholarship. Scholarships were late to arrive in the fall and his DoDMerb expired. So he had to get the physical/vision exams all over...
View ArticleHow to submit?
We’ve gotten our remedial request for AMI, but I can’t see how to submit it. It’s not in the letter and I can’t find anything on the DoDMERB site. I’m thinking we just email it to our assigned rep. Is...
View ArticleScholarship is waiting on waiver...help
New Member My son is at Norwich U., sophomore year and was awarded a 3 year scholarship. Scholarships were late to arrive in this past fall and his DoDMerb expired. So he had to get the physical/vision...
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