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The DoDMERB Disqualification Medical Waiver Process for Service Academies and ROTC Scholarships
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- čas přidán 5. 10. 2022
- Helping candidates to the Service Academies and ROTC scholarship applicants learn how to overcome medical disqualification, with your hosts LTC Kirkland and Trish Penrod. How to get the waiver for West Point, the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
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Thanks for the video. Do you know if the DODMerb technicians read any of the notes on the forms that the attending physician may have written during the official physical exam?
Hi there, yes technicians likely read all notes from the attending physician during the DoDMERB exam.
Should the applicant take a letter from doctor regarding the status of a diagnosis to the DODMERB exam? In my son's case, dealing with ADHD from elementary school. Current doctor wrote a note that said he had not been medically treated in past 5+ years. Would that be useful to bring, or will that have to wait for the remedial or waiver process?
The physician will only make notes on their observations. I would look at the criteria to determine if your son meets them: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, if with:
(1) A recommended or prescribed Individualized Education Program, 504 Plan, or work
accommodations after the 14th birthday;
(2) A history of comorbid mental disorders;
(3) Prescribed medication in the previous 24 months; or
(4) Documentation of adverse academic, occupational, or work performance.
He should not be disqualified if there was no treatment in 5+ years and he had no accommodations.
Once you completed all the AMI's how long does it take to hear about a decision from the Waiver Authority? Thanks for the great video
It completely depends on which waiver authority, how complicated your disqualification(s) is/are, and what you've been disqualified for. This could be anywhere from around 2 weeks to several months to hear back.
Please help. My son is applying to the SAs & ROTC and has already been accepted to VMI and the Citadel. He is devasted that he has a nut/shellfish allergy and does not know what to do. He has had exposures to both as a child with only a face rash to both. However - when tested both times his IGE came back high. I asked the doctor how can his IGE be so high when he has only had a rash each time. The doctor said that IGE does not say what the reaction will be only the likelihood of a reaction and unfortunately - DodMerb is not that will versed in that. Should he even continue the process at this point as his goal is to get a commission in the Army.
Hi there, our recommendation is to find an allergist who can give you an idea about whether or not immunotherapy is an option for your son. This takes time, but if serving as an Army officer is his goal you should look into this path.
Do recruited athletes to Service Academy have any advantages in obtaining waivers? Are they more likely to get medical waivers if a coach has recruited and committed to them?
In general, most likely, however it completely depends on what the condition is!
Hello - thank you for the informative video. My son's SA current status: He received a medical DQ - two issues - #1 Braces - he sent the AMI "Administrative" doc. from the dentist to the the correct authorities - braces come off in March. #2 stress fracture - 3rd metatarsal in March 2023. Our thought was that additional information would need to be sent for this issue; however, when he contacted the his AFA (alphabetical" agent), additional information was not needed - nothing is currently pending. His DoDmerb currently reads "wavier review." My question is: Is his wavier in the active review process or is the wavier waiting to be picked up by the AFA to be reviewed in order to "be" actively reviewed?
Thank you!
Each academy has to decide if they will pursue a waiver - it's not automatic. Your son must be informed by USAFA (or any other academy) that that specific academy is considering a waiver. They may ask for additional information, but they may not after they decide to look at a waiver. It sounds like USAFA is not currently considering a waiver for your son, but this is just my assessment from what you've written above.
DS is a 3yr rotc recipient in the waiver process now. DoDMERB provided authority contacts for updates. Are we able to contact for AMI clarification? Or just provide records as we understand and wait for feedback? Hate to be denied for simply needing clarification on what we should provide.
Reach out to the technician if you have questions on what is being requested in the request for Additional Medical Information. Otherwise, only provide what is being requested in the AMI.
I was awarded a $200,000 ISR NROTC scholarship and unfortunately I had a completely random seizure in March and I’m trying to get a waiver right now but it’s not looking good and it’s devastating if I’m being honest. Is there anything I can do to change the decision. It’s frustrating because I was completely cleared by my neurologist to do any physical activity and is not mentally impairing at all so it’s driving me insane that they labeled me “not fit to train”. Is there anything I can do?
Hi Max, you'll want to coordinate with your NROTC cadre for this since you're a scholarship winner. Best of luck.
My son has received Type I scholarship from ROTC from Airforce but his medical condition waiver is under review for his eczema. He saw his dermatologist that said it was under control and he strongly supports his service, on April 9. His eczema medicine was prescribed on Nov 2021. The deadline to accept the scholarship along with the waiver is May 31 and he has not heard. The website simply says under review. The case manager has been non-responsive. Should we assume that he won’t be able to accept the scholarship?
If you accept the scholarship but the waiver is not approved by December, you will be on the hook for the first semester of tuition.
Hello, I have a question on the DD Form 2807-2. My son had a sprained ankle and saw a doctor in 2019. Do I have to say "Yes" on the question #63? (Any pain, swelling, weakness, numbness, or stiffness of the hip, knee, ankle, foot, or toes) My son also visited multiple times to the Urgent Care when he had a strep throat or flu. Do I have to say "Yes" on the question #109 (Any medical treatment/surgery from a Hospital, Emergency Room, Surgical Center or Urgent Care). Any advice would be really appreciated.
You should answer all medical questions based on the question truthfully. Refer to DoDI6130.03 for any concerns as to whether or not an issue is disqualifying, it's linked in the description below.
If you are prior service would they able look at medical record?
Yes, DoDMERB will be able to review your medical history from time in service.
How do you make an AMI after a surgery?
DoDMERB or the Academy/ROTC program ask for additional medical information directly - you will see the request in your portal
My son received a National ROTC scholarship but was just medically disqualified. He will automatically be looked at for a waiver. How is ROTC different than service academy?
The DoDMERB waiver process is the same for both, but there is a different waiver authority for ROTC versus the medical authority at the Academies. You have until December of freshman year to get the waiver and keep the scholarship
My daughter is a freshman in HS. She has a nut allergy that was just discovered last june. Cashews. Is a waive possible for nut allergies? She is mostly interested in Coast Guard or Navy.
Hi Vincent, it completely depends on her situation and the numbers of students the Coast Guard or Navy are willing to waive the year she applies.
My son had ACL/MCL reconstruction 9/29/22 - he was medically DQ from USMA for “ ACL reconstruction less than 12 months” we were told file is closed for this year - my son got ROTC scholarships- it’s highlighted on the scholarship applications that we must be medically cleared before we can accept the scholarship and get any money towards it/ if West Point doesn’t put in a waiver/ can the ROTC put in a waiver? Our surgeon and therapist have advised my son is more than able physically to handle the training/ just feel like we are running out of options and need to make a choice soon
Yes, Army ROTC and West Point go through separate waiver approval processes. You may be denied for West Point but Army ROTC could grant your son a waiver. The good news with ROTC is that there is more time to get waived. Include the surgeon's evaluation in your documentation. Best of luck to you and your son!
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Does the disqualification disqualify me from Prep School as well?
Unfortuntely, you must be medically qualified to attend an official Academy Prep school, however you can still pursue a waiver to overcome a disqualification
Does this work for prior service?
Prior service medical records are accessible by DoDMERB, otherwise the process is the same
@@ServiceAcademyROTCInsiders thank you sir I just finish my dodmerb last week I passed my physical I hope get back in soon !
Are waivers for ROTC easier to get than an Academy?
Hi Nathan, not necessarily. It depends on the guidelines for each individual institution set for that year. We often have clients waived for the Academy but not ROTC, or vice versa. It completely depends on the specific condition.
@@ServiceAcademyROTCInsiders Thanks for replying! I went through the whole process for my application to USAFA and got all the green checks including the nomination. Up until recently, I got crushing news that I had been medically disqualified for past medications. The first was for ADD during middle school, and the second was for anxiety in my freshmen year of high school (COVID). So now I'm considering my backup options which are NC state or the Citadel. To be honest for the past conditions I had and even though I am well and clear of all symptoms, I do not see myself getting a waiver for USAFA. It is my dream to be a pilot and I won't let anything stop me, and I have even considered enlistment Are there any tips for me in the ROTC process? I heard that you can keep trying till your Junior year.
@@nathanplemmons5109 You can absolutely still become a pilot through ROTC. Highly recommend speaking with a ROTC recruiting officer. Many scholarships are given out sophomore year and onwards for ROTC, and you may be more likely to receive a waiver once your ROTC cadre know you.
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