Waiver Question

McCoy

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I was just looking at my status on the DoDMERB site and saw this:

"Current Medical Status 456: Pending Waiver Submission/Review

Code: D226.90

Description: Implants - silastic/other devices correcting orthopedic abnormalities"

I'm wondering if I need to do anything for this waiver submission/review? Do I need to go to my surgeon and ask him to write a letter telling them that it is fine either way and I won't even have the implant after march?
 
You should get a letter in the mail from DODMERB if they need any additional remedials done. Otherwise, I assume everything is "under review"
 
My DS was DQ'd for spondylolythesis and was subsequently submitted for waiver review. He got a "released for military" letter from the doctor, and sent that along with a personal statement to DoDMERB. Not sure if it helped or not, but he did get a waiver from both USNA and USAFA! :)
 
I recieved a letter from DoDMERB today saying I could send any information that I thought would help get a waiver (something along those lines). Will contact my surgeon about it and get it done.

Thanks for the help!
 
spondy

My DS was DQ'd for spondylolythesis and was subsequently submitted for waiver review. He got a "released for military" letter from the doctor, and sent that along with a personal statement to DoDMERB. Not sure if it helped or not, but he did get a waiver from both USNA and USAFA! :)

Hey Daw,
My son was DQed for same reason. His letter from DODMERB said "Spondylolysis, history of".

Any chance I can get more information from you?
 
My DS was DQ'd for spondylolythesis and was subsequently submitted for waiver review. He got a "released for military" letter from the doctor, and sent that along with a personal statement to DoDMERB. Not sure if it helped or not, but he did get a waiver from both USNA and USAFA! :)
I hope it's ok, I sent you a PM. Looking for some advice on this. TIA
 
Hello, my son suffered an eye injury three years ago when he was hit by a softball while in PE. During his last eye exam, two years ago, the doctor said that his eye is healthy. Should we bring these results to the DODMERB exam, or should we send them to the academy review board? Or just wait to see if he is disqualified and proceed from there? Thank you.
 
My DS was DQ'd for spondylolythesis and was subsequently submitted for waiver review. He got a "released for military" letter from the doctor, and sent that along with a personal statement to DoDMERB. Not sure if it helped or not, but he did get a waiver from both USNA and USAFA! :)
I hope it's ok, I sent you a PM. Looking for some advice on this. TIA

Daw has not posted since June of 2016, so that member is unlikely to respond to your PM.
 
Hello, my son suffered an eye injury three years ago when he was hit by a softball while in PE. During his last eye exam, two years ago, the doctor said that his eye is healthy. Should we bring these results to the DODMERB exam, or should we send them to the academy review board? Or just wait to see if he is disqualified and proceed from there? Thank you.
there are basically three outcomes;
He is qualified after DoDMERB receives his information
He is qualified after DoDMERB clears a remedial
He is DQ'd.
None of these involve taking extra information to the exam. Even if the exam Doctor says he is good DoDMERB still reviews and makes a determination based on their criteria. Bringing or submitting un-requested information can backfire and reveal other issues that non-medical people may not appreciate.
If DoDMERB wants more information they will ask for it.
 
Hello, my son suffered an eye injury three years ago when he was hit by a softball while in PE. During his last eye exam, two years ago, the doctor said that his eye is healthy. Should we bring these results to the DODMERB exam, or should we send them to the academy review board? Or just wait to see if he is disqualified and proceed from there? Thank you.
there are basically three outcomes;
He is qualified after DoDMERB receives his information
He is qualified after DoDMERB clears a remedial
He is DQ'd.
None of these involve taking extra information to the exam. Even if the exam Doctor says he is good DoDMERB still reviews and makes a determination based on their criteria. Bringing or submitting un-requested information can backfire and reveal other issues that non-medical people may not appreciate.
If DoDMERB wants more information they will ask for it.
Great, I'll follow your advice, thank you!
 
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