Possible Medical Problem

[ROTC Hopeful 14]

Hello, this upcoming fall I will be a freshman in college and will enroll in the AROTC course. I recently interviewed with members of the cadre and performed the Army 1-1-1 test and was told by the Battalion Commander that I was eligible for either a three or four year on-campus scholarship and that he would inform me of his decision within a week. My question is about a year ago I had a DVT and was on medication for six months, I'm now completely cleared as I've been off of medication for several months, my doctor gave me a note saying I should be find for military service, and all of the genetic test came back negative. Physically I'm in better shape now than before I had the clot, however I realize this is probably a red flag for the DoDMERB. How likely is it that I can get a waiver? Sorry about the length of this post.

 

[Nazdad5]

DS had a DVT over a year ago and like yourself is completely healed and Dr. said it would not be a problem for military service. He was DQ'd on his DODMERB physical but received a waiver from West Point and now is waiting for a waiver from AROTC. Send me a message if you have any questions.

 

[ROTC Hopeful 14]

Thanks

Thanks for the reply Nazdad5, if you don't mind me asking do you remember how long the West Point waiver took?

 

[Nazdad5]

WP waiver took about 4 weeks after the waiver request. ROTC is taking longer and just today requested additional medical records...

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