Asthma ?’s
Hello, I would like to do AFROTC and possibly even enlist in the air reserves beforehand. Unfortunately I was prescribed an inhaler for exercise induced asthma until 16. I believe I could’ve stopped it...
View ArticleUnder DoDMERB Review
I am a USNA applicant and my status has been "Under DoDMERB Review for months now... is this normal? when will this change? I have been to all my exams and it says I am in the database.
View ArticleLetter of denial for nomination
My DS has his appointment for DoDMERB – DoDMETS next week but just received a letter of denial for his nomination. We aren't sure if he should keep is appointments. Does anyone have any advice on what...
View ArticleDODMERB DEADLINE
I finished my application and submitted it to USNA last month, but I couldn’t schedule a physical until 1/21/19. The deadline for USNA is 1/31. Does the DODMERB have to be completed and cleared by that...
View ArticleDODMERB 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 ArticleGERD
Been selected for nrotc mo and have to complete dodmerb exam in the near future. Wanted to see if anyone had experience with a DQ for GERD. I was diagnosed with GERD about a year back and took...
View ArticleShould I be fine? (DODMerb for AROTC, USNA, USMA)
I recently took my DODMerb and i'm just wondering to see if I should be okay. I do have correctable 20/20 vision (I wear glasses) and I checked off yes for "X-Ray" (Invisalign for teeth) I'm sure I'll...
View ArticleStuck in DODMERB remedial
So I’m in AFROTC and got a remedial because I put that I was told I had double vision when I first got contacts or so I thought. When I went to my optometrist they said they had no record of me having...
View ArticleIs there a "general" timeline after 'medical data entry' to expect status...
entries in dodmerb have changed and the latest says "medical data entry" (meaning exams received and data entered into DODMERB) - wondering what a generalized timeline is for overall status update...
View ArticleRhinoplasty disqualifying?
I have already completed and passed my DoDMERB exam and am medically qualified for USAFA. A few years ago, my doctor said that I could potentially be able to get a rhinoplasty (nose job) to help fix a...
View ArticleStatus shows Remedial, but now date changed???
I am very confused and concerned. We were asked to submit AMI for DS file regarding a mild concussion he sustained during the soccer season. We submitted the requested files immediately, it's been a...
View ArticleDQ?
I went on DoDMERB this morning and noticed for USMA that I “Did not meet medical standards.” There is not DQ code, but based off of the remedials I would assume it was cystic acne. It went away a while...
View ArticleTwo Questions about NROTC-MO and Waiver Process
Was DQ'ed for childhood asthma several months ago. Received NROTC-MO scholarship offer right before Christmas. Two questions. 1. Is there any downside to mentioning to the need for a waiver to my...
View ArticleDODMERB Deadline
I was supposed to have my medical examination today on 1/10, but it has now been postponed to 2/5. When is the deadline for the medical exams, because I know by then all the applications to the service...
View ArticleDQ - Hearing HELP!!
DS was disqualified for "Hearing Loss Exceeding Accession Standard". Anyone know what the standard is. We are waiting for medical records to see what original exam said. Very annoyed because at test...
View ArticleProactive or be patient and wait
We just learned our son would need a waiver for his hypospadias and subsequent fistula repair. He had both surgically corrected while a very small child. Do we need to be proactive and start with an...
View ArticleSingle DQ to DQ rebuttal?
My DD was DQd for history of psoriasis. She was notified by USMA and USAFA that they were submitting her for a waiver. Today on her DoDMERB current medical status it says: USMA—under DoDMERB review...
View ArticleDODMETS - Complete and on hold
I just saw this on my son's file: Our Concorde case managers have identified some errors in your examination records. We are working to resolve these issues with your Providers. No additional action is...
View ArticleWaiver appeal process at USMA
I was informed last week that my request for a waiver was denied at West Point. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with appealing a waiver denial at West Point? Thank you in advance for any...
View ArticleUSMA does not have my DODMERB results.
My application for USMA is telling me to schedule my medical exam. I completed the exam on 2 November, and USNA has already received the report and I am qualified. I contacted my admissions officer on...
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