Vision DQ
I accepted my 4 year ROTC scholarship but was dq'd for D155.80 astigmatism exceeding 3.00. my vision is correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, what are my chances of getting a waiver. Thank you
View ArticleNon-Disqualifying condition
Hello All, I have been wondering lately, are there any conditions that are NOT disqualifying for DoDMERB? Would, say, Rosacea be a Non-DQing condition? I know a lot of people have that. Thanks in advance!
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 ArticleColor blind?
I've received a NROTC scholarship and I will be getting my medical examination in a week or two. I've been taking the enchroma color blind test and I've been getting mixed results: normal and mild...
View ArticleAROTC Waiver help...
My son was just notified he will need a waiver for his 4 year AROTC scholarship. What are the real chances of him getting this? He was disqualified because of codes D224.91-dislocation of patella...
View Articlenervous mother here!
My DS is applying to ROTC, and he has brought to my attention that there will be a very in-depth medical exam called DODmerb. He does not have any diagnosed medical issues that would result in him...
View ArticleDisqualified due to developemental issues
hey all. I earned a 4 year AROTC earlier this year but i may get it revoked due to my minor aspergers, flat feet, and sleep problems. I informed dodmerb on the survey that i had sleep walked in the...
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 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 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 ArticleDODMERB
PLEASE HELP, I am filling out the medical history section for DODMERB and one of the questions asked if I have ever had exercise induced asthma. I have only ever had one attack when I was 12 and I...
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...
View ArticleAllergies...
I am brand new when it comes to military medical standards. If anyone would be kind enough to offer advice, I would be thrilled! I am allergic to cat, dog, and deer (LOL) dander from their fur. With...
View ArticleAm I passing?
I received a 4 year NROTC Navy option scholarship for FAMU. I've had my physical today and my blood pressure was 148/70 132/60 This is the only thing that concerns me as it's above the normal 120/80....
View ArticleAppeal Request Denial and "Program Managers"
Hello SA Forum Community, Recently, I submitted an appeal to DoDMERB in an attempt to reverse a disqualifying condition that I have reason to believe is a misdiagnosis. Yesterday, however, my DoDMERB...
View ArticleI need some major advice.
Hello all, I currently just made this account because I’m in quite the predicament. I received a 3 year army rotc scholarship and it’s something I will always be proud about, however, I made a mistake...
View Articleanxiousness leading up to medical exam
It is my fate to serve as an officer in the military, and honestly, I have trouble seeing myself elsewhere. That being said, I know the ONLY thing that is stopping me from going to ROTC/SA would be...
View ArticleNROTC DoDMERB Worries
I received the National NROTC Scholarship this weekend and obviously one of the things that the receiving of the scholarship requires is that you pass (or receive a waiver for) your medical exam. When...
View ArticleDoDMERB kyphosis waiver
Hello, My name is Christian Fin and I am a 4 year AROTC scholarship recipient. I am supposed to go in for remedial testing to determine the Cobb angle of my kyphosis that I was first diagnosed with two...
View ArticleDenied AFROTC. Struggling to accept. Advice?
Hello, I am looking for support. My DS was denied a waiver through AFROTC after receiving a scholarship for engineering. He is devastated over this. I have talked with DODMERB Consultants, and it is...
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