Is a Cadet Command remedial usually a good thing?
I had my remedial appointment 2 days ago and it went great. The doctor said he believes nothing is wrong with me and recommended that I be approved for ROTC in the letter he wrote me. Is this usually a...
View ArticleNasal septum perforation
As a kid I used to pick my nose pretty often but grew out of that habit as I matured. During DoDMERB I didn’t disclose any history of issues with my nose so I never had any, or ever saw the doctor for...
View ArticleDoDMERB Past Surgery Question
My son had small portion Meniscus removed from his knee in the 10th grade. He wrestled the same year and has played soccer and wrestled his Junior year. My question is, should I get a letter from his...
View ArticleContract Physician, uneasy feeling
My DS is starting the process. The DODMERB system gave him a contracted physician's office to contact by phone. We called that office and it goes directly to voice mail with a message to send an email...
View ArticleTimeframe to book DODMERB
My DS is about to submit the required parts of USAFA app to trigger DODMERB. What’s the turn around time to get the email and then how much time does he have to get physical done? He’s leaving across...
View ArticleAsthma ?’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 ArticleMisdiagnosed Asthma, Passed Pulmonary, Now What?
Hey everyone, I'm a 33 year old male who has been wanting to enlist in the Armed Forces since I was seventeen. In 2007, taking a break during my undergad, I spoke with a Navy recruiter and went down to...
View ArticleCoast Guard Academy waiver for nut allergies
Hi, I have anaphylactic peanut and tree but allergies and so I am wondering if it would technically be possible to get a waiver for it. I have heard that the army and navy are less strict about it, but...
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Deputy Director = Lawrence.E.Mullen.civ@mail.mil Helpdesk = USAF.usafa.dodmerb.mbx.helpesk@mail.mil
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 ArticleOrthodontist Question
Hi all, If I get my braces off completely before heading to DoDMERB, will I likely still get a remedial because I HAD braces? I have done much looking for a thread of a similar topic, but have only...
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 ArticleMold issue
Son got diagnosed with UC then Crohn's. The meds from GI doctors did nothing but by seeing a diet specialist and getting off their meds he was playing rugby 2 months later. Then diet specialist saw he...
View ArticlePeanut Allergy Oral Challenge?
Good evening, A bit new to the forum so excuse my lack of terminology that may or may not occur. For a little background, I am a senior who received a 4 year AROTC scholarship and a 4 year NROTC...
View ArticleDODMERB Pending Disqualification: Diplopia
Hello, I recently attended my DODMETS initial exams (audiological and optical). I have worn glasses my entire life (although my vision is only slightly off of perfect and easily correctible to 20/20 in...
View Articlecan I join the army or air force with tourettes and autism
Hi I have a very mild form of autism and a very mild form of tourettes syndrome and I want to go into rotc I have never taken medication and I can still function in everyday life as a normal human...
View ArticleAre waivers ever expedited?
My son has insisted on handling this complicated situation on his own; however, because the fall semester is only weeks away, I've been trying to relieve my own anxiety by doing some research into...
View ArticleDQ for an issue I don’t have
Hello! I am currently going through the DODMERB process for AFROTC. I recently had knee surgery to remove a plica (which is synovial tissue- NOT a tendon). After turning in the remedials for my knee, I...
View ArticleAsthma Waiver AROTC
Figured I'd make a post detailing my waiver process to help anyone out there going through the same thing. I was diagnosed with asthma as a toddler and had inhalers prescribed up until I was 16. I...
View ArticleAudiogram
Hi all, I had the physical portion of my DoDMERB exam yesterday and all went well with the (potential) exception of the audiogram. I have obviously not received a remedial or DQ yet, but am currently...
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