DODMERB Consultants
This is to warn the nice folks on this board who are trying to help their son or daughter to avoid DODMERB Consultants which is run by Dr. Glenn Merchant out of Colorado Springs. My wife spoke to this...
View ArticleDODMERB Timeline
My son had his physical/eye exams on July 6th, but the academies still haven’t received the report. Is this normal? The DODMERB shows “actual date of exam” as 7-18-18, “application added” as 8-24-18,...
View ArticleNervous for Son
My son is 17 and is trying to enlist in the Navy. He was medically discharged his first round of MEPS because he mentioned that he hurt his shoulder during a Freshman football game and wears prescribed...
View ArticleDQ-Orthodontics
My DS is candidate at USAFA and USNA. He has braces (March '17) and had to fill out a remedial - Orthodontic Questionaire. The orthodontist indicated Estimated date of removal/discontinuation...(and...
View ArticleDoDMERB Portal Status Question
My DD has applied to 4/5 academies and has been given a remedial to see a Dr. for updated x-rays. We have already had the appointment and should have materials soon. However, when she went on the...
View Articledodmets status
How long does it usually take for Concorde to review a case and forward it to dodmerb? Currently Your Case is "Complete" Your DoDMETS case is Complete as of 11/1/2018. What does "Complete" mean? You...
View ArticleNavy Officer Candidate Waiver denied what to do next. Please Help!
Hi everyone, I have been working on getting into the Navy for about six months now. I took the Officer’s Apptitude Rating Test and got a 58. I already have a college degree with a 3.4 gpa in science so...
View ArticleSudden status change to does not meet medical standards
For the past couple weeks my status has been “awaiting waiver requested remedial response” and now it has changed to “does not meet medical standards”. There has not been a review of my file since May...
View Articlespondylolysis waiver
I am applying to both the Naval Academy and Military Academy for the class of 2012. I have already been "academically and physically qualified" for both academies. I have a senator's nomination to the...
View ArticleUrgent Care Visit
Hello all, I am a candidate for USNA, USMA, USMMA, and USCGA for the class of 2023. I recently slammed my thumb in the car door on accident and when to urgent care for x-rays. Thankfully nothing 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 ArticleShould I be worried about no update from exams?
I'm not too positive how quick everything should be, but I took my physical exam about a month ago, and my vision exam a couple weeks ago, and I have not gotten anything back from either. DODMETS says...
View ArticleDoDMERB Confusion
Hello guys, I took my exam back in September and the doctor noticed my chalazion (small lump on eyelid that formed from a stye), he recorded it and DODMERB disqualified me under D151.31 (Current...
View ArticleNut allergy DQ?
My DD was awarded AROTC/Nursing scholarship. BUT she has a history of a mild tree nut allergy/sensitivity. Mild, takes benadryl if needed. But is this an automatic DQ at her physical? Even for staff...
View ArticleOrthodontics
Hello All, New to all of this and after reading these forums, we have learned that orthodontics are a DQ for all SA. So, my question is how early does DS need to get the paperwork completed by the...
View ArticleDoDMERB Allergies
I am applying to the USMMA. I had a mild shellfish allergy in the past. Is this means for a disqualification?
View ArticleShould I be worried?
I am an enlisted Airman applying to USAFA. At the end of October I completed my DODMERB examsinations at the MTF located on my base. Since then there has not been an update on the DODMERB website and...
View ArticleWhat to Report on DODMERB
Hello all. Currently filling out the DODMERB medical history survey, and was asked if I have or ever had heart trouble/heart murmers. When I was a few years younger, I noticed that my heart rate was...
View ArticleVision for SNA
Hi guys I don't know where else to post this but my right eye has a sphere of +1.50 and a Cylinder of -3.00 My left eye has a 0.00 sphere and a -1.00 Cylinder Am I done for pilot or can I get a waiver?...
View ArticleNew Dodmerb website?
My DD received an email that she had an announcement at the Dodmerb webpage. The link sent her to a new site and her login, or what she thought was her login wouldn’t work. She emailed for some help...
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