Blue toes and cold hands

[Aveon]

I will try to look and PM you if I find it. I only recall because a family member had the same condition when she wasn't too much older than you. I remember thinking of her when I read that it in the regs. Although, it didn't say acrocyanosis, just cyanosis from what I recall. However, trying to make make sense of, or apply, any reg we find in your case would be near difficult because we are not medical professionals. Honestly, its just a wait and see situation from Dodmerb.

Also, because of my family member is why I suggested going to a specialist to be certain. She was told it was primary, too. But it actually turned out to be secondary to another ailment. Though, I am certainly not telling you this to scare you in any way. I just feel its good to be absolutely certain

 

[USAFA83GradWife]

Actually, fortunately, acrocyanosis is neither painful or achy in cold weather...just blue and a bit cold. That's one of the ways to tell it's not Raynaud's.

I called DoDMERB and faxed them the report.

I can't find a internal medicine specialist that will make an appointment without a referral, but my doctor did refer me to a cardiologist and told me I could schedule an appointment if I wanted to. Should I do that?

I would. When my DD had to get waivers, I made sure she got letters from specialists. She's been cleared - it's hard to argue with a specialist

Remember, the whole point to DoDMERB is to ensure that you are physically able to perform your duties. They want to be extra sure you aren't going to get hurt, or heaven-forbid, killed because of something in your medical history.

 

[lillian]

The status on the dodmerb website turned to pending waiver submission/review and says current or history of peripheral vascular disease. I'm going to go to an appointment with a cardiologist. Should I fax dodmerb the results from that when I get them?

 

[USAFA83GradWife]

The status on the dodmerb website turned to pending waiver submission/review and says current or history of peripheral vascular disease. I'm going to go to an appointment with a cardiologist. Should I fax dodmerb the results from that when I get them?

Yes! And if possible, get a note from the cardiologist.

Remember - DoDMERB has a page limit on faxes (15, I think). I made the mistake of faxing too many & it shut down before it was done.
Also helpful - make sure your name and SS# are at the top of the pages as well. (yeah, I went through all of this --- twice!)

 

[afrotc16]

Yes! And if possible, get a note from the cardiologist.

Definitely try to get a letter from the cardiologist! I had to get a waiver for eczema and I believe the one reason I got one was because I got a letter from an ex-Air Force dermatologist which explained my situation and how it would not inhibit me from serving (or something to that effect).

 

[lillian]

On January 12, a few days after I was disqualified, a waiver was requested for me. Is there any typical amount of time before a waiver is either granted or denied?

 

[lillian]

My waiver was granted on February 14, a few days after I sent in a letter from the cardiologist saying the acrocyanosis was not caused by a heart problem, as my heart was perfectly fine. Great Valentine's Day present. Now I have one less thing to worry about!!

 

[kinnem]

My waiver was granted on February 14, a few days after I sent in a letter from the cardiologist saying the acrocyanosis was not caused by a heart problem, as my heart was perfectly fine. Great Valentine's Day present. Now I have one less thing to worry about!!

Glad to hear it lillian. The Valentine's day part of the tale is a bit ironic!