Help Interpreting DoDMERB Correspondence?
Hello, I am a candidate for the US Naval Academy with a conditional offer of appointment(LOA). Quite a while ago, I sent in my initial medical exam, and was then requested to send several remedials,...
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I had a waiver request about a month ago for USMA and USNA, but I have not received any remedial request. Is this a good or bad sign, or have they not started to process my waiver yet?
View ArticleDoDMERB process for ROTC scholarship winner
DS is 4 year ROTC Scholarship winner. DoDMERB med exam appointment is this week. What is the TYPICAL process for this exam? Does the DS complete the medical forms and complete the exam and they base...
View ArticleACL Surgery Waiver
Hi, Has anyone who has gone through the ACL surgery and received a waiver provide any insight on the waiver process/how "easy"/how long it is to receive I had my surgery in March 2017 - no pain and leg...
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 ArticleQualified?
Hi all I was notified today that DODMERB has found me qualified for my Marine NROTC program. However, during the eye exam I remember the optometrist saying I was near sighted and needed glasses (my...
View ArticleETD
Has anyone heard about what service academies will typically do for someone with Eustachian tube dysfunction. Is is commonly waived or do most people end up having to get surgery for it?
View ArticleAdvice on how to deal w Asthma
Hi there - this is my first post on this forum. I have learned a lot by reading through various threads. I am reaching out to anyone who could help... My son is a sophomore in High School with good SAT...
View ArticleAFA Admissions
DS was DQ'd for allergies but we have worked through the issue. We sent updated information which changed his status to Pending Waiver/Submission back in the fall. We understand that the academy will...
View ArticleWaiver for 'mood disorder'
Ughhh...so, our student was accepted to the Academy, has a nomination, etc. but learned that she has been medically disqualified due to a 'mood disorder.' History is that she did discuss concerns with...
View ArticleComplicated waiver issue. Dont believe I should need a waiver. Doc appt is...
LOOOOOOONG story short. I am prior service who was diagnosed with adjustment disorder through the VA(after separation). I never thought I had adjustment disorder, and I never claimed to. I just knew I...
View ArticleDoDMERB File not found
Anyone else having trouble logging into DoDMERB today? I got an email saying I have a new correspondence, but when I went to login it said I didn't even have a file. Is the site just down or does this...
View ArticleTimeframe to see a request for waiver, USNA.
Is there a cut off when they decide to stop requesting waivers and has that passed. I need to get one but my medical status hasn't changed.
View ArticleHow can someone go from Medically Qualified to a Remedial?
A quick question from anyone out here who is familiar with why a candidate could go from "Fully Medically Qualified for Ascension" to "Not Qualified/Remedial"? Nothing new has been submitted, and...
View ArticleDoDMERB Remedial Codes?
Does anybody have a list of DoDMERB Remedial Codes? I was sent two remedial codes but the website is down and will not show me my status. Thank you Codes are: 259.01 222.24
View ArticleBilateral Ear Surgery
Hello! And so glad to have found this forum! DD is a freshman in HS and very, very interested in attending USMA (she is also an athlete, hoping for recruitment.) As a toddler she had tubes placed in...
View Articlepsoriasis Waiver
Hi I was just awarded a NROTC Scholarship and just found out that I had psoriasis when I was 12, let me note it has been gone since then. It was kind of a freak thing and it may of not even of been...
View ArticleDoDMERB site issues?
Anyone else having trouble logging in? I know I have my info correct but am still unable to login. Worked fine yesterday so I’m unsure if it’s just some site issues/maintenance thing or I should...
View ArticleConcussions and Flying
So I heard that if you had a concussion at any point in your life, then you aren't allowed to fly (commission into the aviation community) because of risk of something happening due to a more...
View ArticlePossible Disqualifications?
Wondering about possible disqualifications from DODMERB for USMA. Answers to these situations would be appreciated. 1. I went through a period in middle school where I pulled out my eyelashes, and my...
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