What are the chances my waiver will get overturned?

[Capt MJ]

But the test results that I am getting are valid, no? Or does it have to be under a Dodmets/government funded clinic?

Take some time and browse the dozens of threads in the DoDMERB forum about how other candidates dealing with allergy DQs have gone about getting testing done on their own. Happens all the time. There is nothing special about the provider or who pays for it, but it’s what a licensed healthcare provider delivers in terms of results, diagnosis, professional opinion. It can’t be a coach (or you) writing a letter saying you can eat some nuts and only have a tingly feeling in your mouth.

 

[justdoit19]

And, despite what your private physician says/writes/opines, they aren’t the one that determines fitness for duty. They don’t have the final say. Their results are considered in totality of your whole medical picture.

Sometimes, I think people are so used to their doctor ‘clearing’ them, that they rely on that. But, their private DR’s opinion (or test results, in this case) are considered along with your entire health history. And DODMERB determines if Q/DQ. And if DQ, the waiver authority decides if they want to issue you a waiver. As already explained. I hope this makes sense to you.

I am NOT part of the medical team, but for illustration purpose, it *could* be that a ‘history of anaphylaxis shock’ is a non-waiverable item (again, no idea). So, if that’s the case, the outcome of your oral challenges *may not matter*. Again, I’m not medical so have no idea if that’s the case or not. I’m trying to provide illustration as to why it *could be* that AMI was not requested, and a waiver denied.

Others have suggested getting an understanding of what’s what. We don’t know for certain, here.

 

[urbanjones]

Hi. Reading this discussion with interest. I have a daughter who is currently applying to USNA - also with a history of nut and shellfish allergies, similar to the original poster here. Tho she hasn't been tested in years. She is being recruited for rowing and instead of waiting for the DoDMERB to come back and ask for more information on her allergies, the rowing coach has asked her to submit as much information as she can about her allergies up front with her medical questionaire. So, she has an appointment with an allergist in a couple of weeks.

So, to those who have applies for a waiver: wondering if you could tell me what documentation you have been asked to submit for allergies so that I can make sure we cover all the necessary tests with the allergist when she goes. Assuming blood test, scratch test and food challenge? Anything else? Just want to be sure we come out with the mostly likely documentation the DoDMERB would need to see to make a decision.

Thanks.