Skin Conditions
I have been doing some research on medical disqualifiers from the service academies and noticed an area on skin conditions. If you had eczema or acne you were disqualified unless you got a waiver. I...
View ArticleWAIVER APPROVED
Well after an insane amount of confusion and stress my waiver is finally approved. I applied for OCS out of undergrad and there was alot of confusion about a prior service VA disability I had. I chose...
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 ArticleHeadaches
Hi. Can anyone tell me what the headache standards are for SAs/ROTC? Any advice or dos/donts before DD sends in AMI? Fearing DQ. Thank you!
View ArticleSpinal Fusion Waiver
Has anyone actually been able to get a waiver for spinal fusion? Whether it be for AFROTC or Air Force enlisted, or Air Force Reserves? If so can you please explain your process and how you did it. I...
View ArticleDODMERB changed from waiver approved back to pending waiver approval
Hi everyone, My DS was approved for an ARMY ROTC waiver a couple of months ago. He also applied for an NROTC scholarship, but needed some AMI submitted for the waiver. We just submitted the information...
View ArticleA quick background and a DoDMERB question
Good morning, First, I would like to thank those of you who created this site and the wonderful feed back each of the members provide. I have tried to read just about everything. I found this site when...
View ArticleWaiver Appeal
I was disqualified by DoDMERB, due to history of spinal fusion with instrumentation. I had a spinal fusion about 4 years ago to correct scoliosis, two metal rods and crews that can be taken out at...
View ArticleMisdiagnosed Vocal Cord Dysfunction
When I was 13, I saw an allergist for problems with my exercise. I think I just wasn't in shape, but convinced myself it was a problem with my breathing (which is normal for an unconditioned person). I...
View ArticleDQd Today
My son just received notification that he is DQd due to: History of airway hyper responsiveness including asthma, reactive airway disease, exercise- induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis, after...
View ArticleCollege Reapplicant Present Health Questionaire
I am not sure if I missed this someplace, but I searched and found nothing and browsed the different threads and could not find anything, so here goes... DS has decided to re-apply this year,...
View ArticleReport to DoDMERB that I went to a chiropractor?
Around middle July, I started going to a chiropractor to help with my posture, I am attending a military academy in a few weeks. I have notoriously bad posture (according to my mom) and by...
View ArticleDoDMETS Timing Question
Hi all, I have recently completed both of my medical exams over a week ago. Both providers said that they'd have the results sent in within 48 hours. I am currently still marked as "incomplete" on...
View ArticleDODMERB vs ROTC
Hi, our DS just scheduled his DODMERB exam with contracted medical office. When he told them what it was for, they called it 'an ROTC' exam. He repeated the DODMERB and they called it ROTC. Are they...
View ArticleWill I get Dq'd?
I had severe asthma as a kid, I was actually hospitalized when I was very young for it. When I got a little older they found out that my allergies were what triggered my asthma. I haven't been to the...
View ArticleBlood donation pending
Hey, DS is scheduled to donate blood again, he asked me if it would muck up his DOD exam which is in 2 weeks. I cannot fathom that it would, but am looking for any good/knowledgeable advice. Thanks in...
View ArticleAsthma 1 Month After 13th Birthday
So here is the situation: I was last seen for "asthma" approximately one month after my 13th birthday. I already know this will result in a DQ. I have never been prescribed any medication or seen for...
View ArticleDQ chances
Im going into my junior year of high school and am interested in applying to all 3 SA. I have had a peanut allergy all my life. About 1 1/2 years ago I went through Oral Immunotherapy and am now eating...
View Articleany advice?, DQ last year
Here's the situation: DQ in spring of senior year by AFROTC for hx patello-femoral syndrome and hx chondromalacia patella. Avid runner, 4 years of varsity XC and track. No pain. Had some swelling on 2...
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