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Just beginning the DODMERB process, and since we're expecting a DQ, and that son will require a waiver, need to make sure we do this correctly. I say "we" because, even though this is HIS application, the DODMERB process seems to be a minefield and I feel like this is one area where he could use some help to prevent future problems.
As I understand it, any positive response to a "Have you ever had" question for anything on the list of "history of" disqualifying issues is an automatic DQ, regardless of current condition etc. So, I expect that by answering "yes", we will get a DQ notice and be asked for Remedials, correct? Then after sending the remedials, they will review the add'l details and then re-confirm the DQ, and only after that would the SA consider request a waiver, correct?
So, my question is, how much of the potential "Remedial" info, and eventual "Waiver support" documentation should be submitted in the first go round? Ie. writeup from doctor about the condition (this is orthopedic), treatment, recovery and current status? Opinion of the doctor regarding severity, current condition, likelihood of recurrence, and all the info that they would probably want to see.
I'm sort of thinking that I should save those bullets for when asked for them - Is that wise?
Also, does question 32 (Asthma) require a 'yes' answer, if there was an initial diagnosis by primary care, that was later confirmed by a pulmonologist as definitively NOT asthma? (ie. we anticipated that asthma would be a problem, and made sure to demand that the testing was definitive. they actually did pulmonary function tests as well as methocholine challenge test that confirmed there was NO asthma). In that case, is it appropriate to state "NO" to the asthma question?
While I do want to avoid raising the issue if that is the correct thing to do, I don't want to create a problem if/when ALL records are requested, and they eventually see a record of the asthma testing and wonder why it wasn't reported.
Only one chance to get this right, so appreciate any info or advice
thank you
As I understand it, any positive response to a "Have you ever had" question for anything on the list of "history of" disqualifying issues is an automatic DQ, regardless of current condition etc. So, I expect that by answering "yes", we will get a DQ notice and be asked for Remedials, correct? Then after sending the remedials, they will review the add'l details and then re-confirm the DQ, and only after that would the SA consider request a waiver, correct?
So, my question is, how much of the potential "Remedial" info, and eventual "Waiver support" documentation should be submitted in the first go round? Ie. writeup from doctor about the condition (this is orthopedic), treatment, recovery and current status? Opinion of the doctor regarding severity, current condition, likelihood of recurrence, and all the info that they would probably want to see.
I'm sort of thinking that I should save those bullets for when asked for them - Is that wise?
Also, does question 32 (Asthma) require a 'yes' answer, if there was an initial diagnosis by primary care, that was later confirmed by a pulmonologist as definitively NOT asthma? (ie. we anticipated that asthma would be a problem, and made sure to demand that the testing was definitive. they actually did pulmonary function tests as well as methocholine challenge test that confirmed there was NO asthma). In that case, is it appropriate to state "NO" to the asthma question?
While I do want to avoid raising the issue if that is the correct thing to do, I don't want to create a problem if/when ALL records are requested, and they eventually see a record of the asthma testing and wonder why it wasn't reported.
Only one chance to get this right, so appreciate any info or advice
thank you