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I have a question regarding Asthma. Based on guidelines for DoDMERB I understand my current condition will result in a DQ. My question is whether there is a chance I will be able to get a waiver and also do the guidelines for asthma waivers differ much (if at all) between the different U.S. Service Academies. Here is my situation. I was diagnosed with Asthma when I was approximately 5 years old. Since then I have been on some type of daily prescription medications to prevent any asthma flare ups. I feel my Asthma is very well controlled with the use of daily meds and it has never prevented my regular, successful participation in physically demanding sports like Football, Rugby, Swimming and Baseball. I have not had any significant issues with my Asthma in over 5 years. I believe the answer to question #1 and #2 is yes but I would like to confirm if possible.
#1. Is the diagnosis of asthma over the age of 13 considered a DQ?
#2. Is the use of daily Rx Meds to manage asthma considered a DQ?
#3. And if so is there any chance of getting a waiver?
#4. And if so do the guidelines/rules for asthma waivers differ between USSA?
FYI, I am applying for the USNA, USMMA and the USCGA.
I have a question regarding Asthma. Based on guidelines for DoDMERB I understand my current condition will result in a DQ. My question is whether there is a chance I will be able to get a waiver and also do the guidelines for asthma waivers differ much (if at all) between the different U.S. Service Academies. Here is my situation. I was diagnosed with Asthma when I was approximately 5 years old. Since then I have been on some type of daily prescription medications to prevent any asthma flare ups. I feel my Asthma is very well controlled with the use of daily meds and it has never prevented my regular, successful participation in physically demanding sports like Football, Rugby, Swimming and Baseball. I have not had any significant issues with my Asthma in over 5 years. I believe the answer to question #1 and #2 is yes but I would like to confirm if possible.
#1. Is the diagnosis of asthma over the age of 13 considered a DQ?
#2. Is the use of daily Rx Meds to manage asthma considered a DQ?
#3. And if so is there any chance of getting a waiver?
#4. And if so do the guidelines/rules for asthma waivers differ between USSA?
FYI, I am applying for the USNA, USMMA and the USCGA.