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Question for the more experienced here as a few posters appear to have a possible medical background. DS number 3 is now considering a career in uniform. We have been through both the DoDMERB and MEPS...
View ArticleWalk in clinic for exam?
The clinic my DS is assigned to for the medical exam told him it is just walk in for that kind of appointment, no appointment necessary. They did look up his name when he called so he is in their...
View ArticleTough judgement call on remedial request
Son has a R240 remedial request. See below for the exact language. Please provide copies of ALL treatment and/or hospitalization records REGARDING asthma, wheezing, reactive airway disease, bronchitis,...
View ArticleNROTC MO Vision Requirements
Hey all, I'm currently applying for the scholarship, but as I was reading around, I read some sources say that correction to 20/20 vision is medically disqualifying. My vision cannot correct to 20/20...
View Articleis chondromalacia waiverable?
Cadet had surgery 4 years ago and has not had any issues since. has Grade 1 Chondromalacia based on a recent MRI. Would this traditionally qualify for an ROTC waiver?
View ArticleMultiple Letters for Same DQ Code
So my DS's DoDMERB portal shows multiple letters sent for the same single DQ Code (Hearing). Is it because they have IT issue or because he applied to multiple SA's and DoDMERB only sent DQ to...
View ArticleJoining the Army with history of Anxiety
I've been trying to join since i was 17, 18 now will be 19 next year. I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) when i was 8, and when i was 14. I have never taken medication for it, I was...
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 ArticleAgency field in DodMerb is missing one service academy
Hi! I just checked my daughter's application status in DoDMerb and saw that only the Air Force Academy is listed in the Agency section. She is also applying to the Naval Academy. Will we need to...
View ArticleDODMETS Account/Medical Exam Issues
My Medical status for USMA was changed to SCHEDULER FORWARDED TO DODMERB on 8/10. I contacted DoDMERB asking about when I would be able to log in, and I was told around 8/15. There were posts around...
View ArticleWaiver Approved! Next Step Advice Needed.
Finally got an update this morning after starting the process back in April. At lot of waiting but reading here through this process we knew it was the norm. A little more wise through this whole...
View ArticleAROTC Waiver for ADHD and Adjustment Disorder?
This is what it states so far: 28-Jun-18 Application Status Change Date 28-Jun-18 Date applicant entered into DoDMERB system 28-Jun-18 Application Added 12-Jul-18 Actual date of exam 20-Aug-18 Date...
View ArticleAFROTC Waiver Denied
I am confused. I was given a Type 7 Non Teachnical AFROTC Scholarship several months ago, and I assumed that a DODMERB Waiver would be automatically asked. However, my status says Waiver Denied, yet I...
View ArticleCommission Qualified and Remedial
The DoDMERB examiner found a medical issue I didn't know I had. I check my status each day on DoDMERB website and yesterday, a letter was posted saying Additional Medical Information is needed and they...
View ArticleACL Waiver
I am preparing to undergo the DODMERB exam for USNA. I tore my ACL and meniscus my Sophomore year, and both were reconstructed/repaired on 1/20/17. I have two small screws in my knee as a result. The...
View ArticleRemedial
My son returned his administrative remedial form about a week ago. How long does it typically take for them to show receipt of it and process it?....I just want to make sure that they have it in their...
View ArticleHelp
So I was dumb and I checked yes to ever had a suicidal thought. It really wasn't like that now that I reflect back on it but it's too late to change it now. It happened my junior year and my thought...
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 ArticleDODMERB eye test
Hi, I just had a quick question. Are you not allowed to wear contacts to your eye exam? I heard that you were supposed to not have contacts in for 2 or 3 days before the test, or they do not administer...
View ArticleQuestions
After looking over the survey that candidates have to take before the DoDMERB appointment, I have a few questions: 1) Under the use of medications portion of the survey, it asks for regular medication...
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