Waiver Appeal Going Forward
Fortunately, there is a tiny sliver of hope. My appeal looks like it is going forward. From what I have seen on this forum, the waiver authority has trouble with civilian doctor's assessments of the...
View ArticleWhen is DoDMERB for 3 year AROTC scholarship?
will we be sent information or do I need to go in the website? It’s a 3 year scholarship but the school gives 4 years room and board so I’m thinking I need to get cleared this year even though...
View ArticleMedical Records aren't clear about allergies
Hello everyone. I'm currently filling out my DoDmerb questionare, and going through my medical records, and my mother and I found a bunch of documents pertaining to me taking albuterol and nasonex for...
View ArticleWaiver approved for usafa-
DS notified via usafa portal that medical waiver was approved..now what?
View ArticleDS DoDMERB exam was today
Although he is 18, I still went with him. DS must’ve done a good enough job on his statements for explanations of YES to not need further explanation. DS brought copies of doctor’s notes clearing all...
View ArticleCan I still join army rotc if I have asthma ?
Can I still join army rotc if I have asthma if I can't join rotc of having asthma can I get a waiver for asthma ?
View ArticleWords of encouragement to DQ'd Candidates
It's now been a year since my daughter received her medical DQ from DODMERB that sent her SA dreams crashing through the floor. She called me at work that day crying and we all thought that barring...
View ArticleDoDMERB DQ - AROTC
My son was awarded a 4-year AROTC scholarship pending medical qualification in the first board. He learned through the DoDMERB website a couple weeks ago that he was medically disqualified due to...
View ArticleTimeframe of physical results
Will we receive an email about results of DS physical? What is the timeframe?
View ArticleMethacholine challenge test
my DD needs methacholine challenge test but we can’t find anyone to do it in North Carolina in high enough concentrations to qualify for dodmerb. Has anyone had a methacholine challenge test that could...
View ArticleDoDMETS status incomplete but DodMERB under review
Hi all, I was awarded a Type-1 Commanders scholarship to University of Portland for the AFROTC. I have been working my way through the entire DoDMERB process without any hiccups, but I am a little...
View ArticleWhen does the 2 yr mark start?
Hi - new to the forum with just a quick question. My DS received a 4-yr type 7 scholarship for AFROTC. He is in the middle of DodMERB. My question has to do with a sinus surgery he had for polyps among...
View Article3 Years Cancer Free Waiver
Hello all, I'm a survivor of Ewing's sarcoma, a type of cancer and I am currently a freshman in college, and a cadet in AFROTC. I was diagnosed in April 2014, and finished treatment in January 2015. My...
View ArticleWaiver for Cancer
I have a question about getting a waiver. I went through chemotherapy in 2015 for lymphoma, since then I’ve been cancer free wit other issues. What is the likelihood I’ll receive a waiver? I’m doing...
View ArticleHow Squeaky of a Squeaky Wheel to be?
I had remedials requested on 04 APR and had everything turned in by 11 APR. I called DODMERB on 15 APR to check out my status and I was told that my packet was with the doctor. How long should I wait...
View ArticleDoDMERB taking unusually long
My DoDMERB was sent to be reviewed by a Concorde Case manager on January 16th but it still says under review. I haven’t gotten Q, DQ, or Remedial... what might be taking so long and what can I do?
View ArticlePrior service DODMERB waiver for VA Disability?
Backstory, tried to go to OCS after undergrad and was DQ'd from MEPS before I had been re-evaluated from VA or before I had any documentation from the VA about my diagnosis. Decided to pursue a Masters...
View ArticleUSNA/NROTC Asthma Waiver Granted
I'm posting this to hopefully help out some people out there seeking a waiver for asthma to either USNA or NROTC. After several month long process and much correspondence with USNA and DoDMERB, my...
View ArticleAsthma+AROTC
My child when playing football before age 13 was diagnosed with sports induced asthma. He has not had any issues since 2012. He has been offered a 3 year scholarship and when filling out forms for...
View ArticleNROTC waiver time beyond school starting date
Anyone had experience? If it takes longer beyond the school starting date, can the student still register with the unit and follow the regular training including NSI in July?
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