Asthma+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 Articlemethacholine test for asthma
Quick question. I've done a search but don't see the answer. Has anyone seen an asthma DQ receive a waiver without being asked to have the methacholine test? Thanks.
View ArticleHow screwed am I for the DODMERB?
I'm a freshman going into my first semester in college at my local CC in my hometown and plan to transfer to my local flagship university. I have signed up for the military science classes and ROTC in...
View ArticleWorried about DoDMERB process
Long story short, while I was enlisted I had a small hernia from working out. I went to the ER and they ran scans on it as a precaution. Coincidentally they found a cyst on my liver and pancreas...
View ArticleVision Disqualified
got 3yr scholarship. Medical/vision completed in May2017. Then Nov 2017 needed re test. Completed vision 20/20 and 20/40 with correction and diagnosed with lazy eye since birth. Now they are are saying...
View ArticleApplicant pending Disqualification for D153.00
I received this notification today regarding my AFROTC DodMERB review. The letter states my file will be reviewed by the medical WA, but from the posts I have reviewed it looks difficult to receive a...
View ArticleWaiver Possibly For Sleep Apnea, and pre-12 yr old Asthma?
Hi everyone, I am a 16 year old male looking to go into USNA/NROTC. Unfortunately I have weak/mild sleep apnea and had asthma problems when I was much younger(prior to ten years old). Neither condition...
View ArticleDQ’d for AFROTC, is OTS an option?
DS is a sophomore at The Citadel and was medically DQ’d for AFROTC due to eczema (prescribed a cream once, saw a 2nd dermatologist that said it was only dry skin, nevertheless, no waiver). He was told...
View ArticleAccutane on Scholarship
Hi all, I’m a freshman at Virginia Tech on an active Marine Option NROTC 4-year scholarship. I’ve been DoDMERB qualified since last November with no issues. I’ve been looking at taking Accutane to...
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Mr. Larry Mullen
Hi, I found a discussion from 2008 talking about Mr. Larry Mullen. Does anyone know if he still answers questions? I didn't want to just email him not knowing if he still works in DODMERB because I...
View ArticleRequest for Personal Statement
Hi everyone, I just spoke with the medical tech at DODMERB a month after my initial physical exam, and was told that instead of DQ'ing me, they want a personal statememt regarding my history of...
View ArticleQualified with Severe Peanut Allergy
Hey guys, just posting this to give some future candidates some hope when dealing with peanut allergies and dodmerb. I tested severely positive for peanuts on a blood and skin test in January and...
View ArticleWaiver denied and what's next for AMI...
Unfortunately DS waiver was denied for eczema condition and prolonged use of steroid cream. However, the TWE also mentioned to supply additional medical information if medical condition changed or...
View ArticleDodmerb Exzema waiver story
I would like to share my DD’s story since it is finally resolved and I have found this forum to be so very helpful. She has had so many ups and downs and dissapointments in the past year and has lived...
View ArticleWhat to expect with Concorde remedial? Remedial code R231.0
Received word today that cadet command requested a consultation. Is this usually a good thing? It’s good that they didn’t say no. What should I expect? Thanks!
View ArticleDoDMERB - does being honest kill the dream?
My DS completed the DoDMERB last night and answered truthfully, yes to "do you or did you ever use....". To both Alcohol and Marij. We doscussed this in depth. The times were few for alcohol and fewer...
View ArticleWhat happens if Waiver is denied
Good Afternoon All, I received a national NROTC scholarship this April as a college programmer at my Unit. I went through DoDMERB and received a single DQ for eczema. The waiver authorities are yet to...
View Articlereapplying after medical dq
Has anyone succesfuly reapplied after a medical DQ. Both West Point and Naval started the waiver process for my son but honestly I think it was just too late in the process. They both posted waiver...
View ArticleDODMERB Waiver DQ, want to apply for Air Nation Guard after College
I received a dq and AETC refused to grant any waiver, can I still join the Air National Guard as an Officer? What are their medical requirements?
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