Waiver Process
I have received a DQ on a shoulder surgery I had 4 years ago which is fine now. I play college softball and am very active. But when I had surgery I had an adverse reaction to a medication. It says I...
View Articlequestion about submitting records / receiving waiver
My DS received an LOA from USNA in October, conditional on receiving a nomination. He received his nomination last week. All is great, except he dislocated his shoulder playing lacrosse in early...
View ArticleQualified?
i got a letter back from dodmerb that said Air Force academy qualified. Does this apply to all academies and ROTC programs as well?
View ArticleHow long does it take for USNA to respond to Waiver requests??
Hi, I got an LOA in October and a nomination this week. But when I took my physical I was unable to do well on the hearing exam. Thus DODMERB said my hearing exceeded medical accession standards,...
View ArticleGot a waiver, good sign?
My DD was initially DQ'ed due to a shoulder injury/surgery. She received a waiver from USMA a few weeks ago. She is still waiting on a nomination, but I would think this is a positive sign? Thanks in...
View Article"Pending Waiver Review"... for AROTC Scholarship
Approximately how long should I expect to wait for a waiver decision? It's been four weeks and I wonder if we should give it another month or not before I call and inquire. College and future plans are...
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 ArticleDodMERB Timeline and Waiver
Hello gentlemen, I'll keep this short and simple. Next year I'm going to college in Puerto Rico and I have my mind set on joining the army ROTC program. Being an officer in the armed forces has been my...
View ArticleDODMERB Disqualifying Conditions?
Is one instance of blood in urine with a doctors visit involved enough to get disqualified for DODMERB if it was ten years ago and hasn't happened again since? Is it significant enough that it should...
View ArticleBaffled by Late Medical Waiver
My son was a candidate for USAFA class of 2011 and was recruited to play soccer at the academy. He was medically disqualified for an ankle injury and asthma symptoms. So, we had his orthopedic surgeon...
View ArticleAsthma Regulation
Can anyone shed some light on the DoD asthma regulation? On DoD Instruction 613003p it says: d. Airway hyper responsiveness including asthma (493.xx), reactive airway disease, exercise-induced...
View ArticleColor Vision Requirments
Hi, I just wanted to know what the color vision requirements are for being an air force officer. I know that you cant fly if you are color blind, but am I correct in thinking that most other jobs are...
View ArticleSurgery Waiver
Good afternoon, I received maxillofacial (jaw) surgery in October '15, which is considered a disqualifier. Is there any specific information I can attain and forward to DoDMERB to support a waiver?...
View ArticleNROTC Waiver: Anything I can do?
Hi all! I've been lurking around here for several months now reading up on the DoDMERB processes, but since no existing thread has closely matched my situation, I'd thought I'd create my own thread to...
View ArticleWhy was I asked for a remedial?
During my eye exam I got perfect or better on all of my tests. At the end of the exam I asked how I did just so I wouldn't be in for any surprises and the doctor said I had perfectly healthy eyes and...
View ArticleAnother DODMERB Color Vision Question
Hi, I have a question regarding the army. Can you go combat arms (infantry, artillery, etc.) if you fail both the PIP and FALANT but pass the vivid red/green color vision test?
View ArticleDoctors Note along with Remedial
I recently received a Remedial Status, R.251.40-Provide Close up pictures(Burn Scars). I have skin graft scars that cover a part of my neck/shoulder(Within DoDMERB requirements, or I believe I would...
View ArticleWhat if doc doesn't complete initial exam paperwork?
DS's status on DodMETS website is COMPLETE-hold. The reason for the hold is that the contracted physician has not provided all the answers required in the paperwork after 4 contacts from Concorde this...
View ArticleSMC DODMERB???
Hi, I am going to a SMC (Virginia Tech) and have just received the DODMERB medical history and information forms. I am still awaiting a response for my scholarship so I am really confused to why I got...
View ArticleWisdom teeth removal
Hello, I am currently a candidate for multiple service academies and ROTC. I have completed my DoDMERB exam and have been deemed qualified; however, I now need to have my wisdom teeth removed. Is this...
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