"Qualified"
We went from "Remedial Requested" to "Qualified" in 48 hours. Is that it??? Our last hurdle? Thank you!
View ArticleDoDMERB
I'm planning to go to VFMC next semester. I'm planning to double major so I want to stay an extra year or two. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'd have to pay for any years in addition to...
View ArticleAROTC Chances of Waiver
A couple weeks ago we found out my daughter was medically DQ'd in the DoDMERB process. Since she is a 4 year AROTC recipient, it automatically goes to a waiver application. The basis for her DQ is as...
View ArticleHow long does it typically take for DODMERB to find someone to perform a...
It has been a couple weeks since I was assigned a remedial to get, an echocardiogram for my heart murmur, and I have called them a couple times and was prompted to leave a message and they would return...
View ArticleDoDMERB official documents
I was able to find in the past links to DoDMERB documents which list all conditions and maladies that are noted by DoDMERB as disqualifiers and some that can be waived. I can't find this document or a...
View ArticleMedical deadline
So medical deadline is April 15th which is this Sunday. Is this deadline very strict because that’s on a Sunday, or will the medical staff and admissions board be working over the weekend? I ask...
View ArticleRosacea Waiver denied for the Navy.
First off let me apologize in advance: I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for me, but I don't know where to go. I am trying to join the Navy as an enlisted, but was DQ'd at MEPS for rosacea. I...
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 Denied
Looking for advice from experienced members- DS received two DQs from DoDMERB, one for eczema after 12 and other one for use of inhaler after 13. AFROTC just denied medical waiver. After I called HQ...
View ArticleSpondylolisthesis
Is it possible to get a medical waiver in the Marines for Spondylolisthesis? I had corrective surgery 5 years ago and never experience back pain
View ArticleSVT
Hi everyone, So I received my TWE to USNA about a few weeks ago which is okay because I am even more determined now and I think a year in college first will help me to do even better is UNSA ‘23 should...
View ArticleAFROTC Waiver Denied, Next Steps?
Hello all, As of today, my waiver from AETC for a history of malignant tumors (11 years cured) has been denied. My technician said that I can provide "rebuttal information", presumably for an appeal,...
View ArticleUSCGA Waiver
I received a conditional appointment to USCGA. I was just informed yesterday that I need to undergo additional tests for my (disqualifying conditions) poor eyesight and mild allergy to walnuts. Does...
View ArticleWhen do I need to go to DoDMERB?
I'm planning on going to VFMC next semester. I'm planning to double major so I want to stay an extra year or two. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'd have to pay for any years in addition...
View ArticleDoDMERB AROTC Standards vs SA Standards - Hope?
Hello SA Forum Community, I was medically disqualified from attending USMA about a week ago, and I'm worried that I will be medically disqualified from my AROTC Scholarship just the same. Is there a...
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 ArticleBring Medical Exam Packet to Optometric exam too?
Just checking to confirm, but I do bring my medical exam packet to the optometric exam too?
View ArticleWhy no remedial?
My DS was nominated for an NROTC scholarship. Unfortunately, he made the mistake of competing in a track meet the night before his DoD exam. After the meet he got a very severe cramp in his right calf....
View ArticleWaiver denied/AFROTC... what to do?
My DS applied to USNA his senior year of high school and had the DoDMERB exam in the process. He had no medical issues addressed in the exam. However, when listing medications, he reported...
View ArticleRosacea
I have a skin condition called rosacea. It’s a condition where your cheeks are flushed and red. It is very mild and has never been diagnosed by a doctor. As a matter of fact, I had a general check up a...
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