Hi everyone...
Well, you can probably guess from the thread title what my issue is now. I was originally DQ'd for JRA in my jaw, but the Air Force sent me to do a rheumatoid factor and ANA test (which were both negative). I'm ASSUMING (but not sure) that my negative results for those tests means I'll probably get a waiver for the JRA. Sure hope so considering it never affects me at all.
Well, I'm an idiot. I sent in my blood test results, which happened to include a hemoglobin count for some reason, which was quite low. (11.9) I was not aware that this was the case until after I sent it in. I'm currently kicking myself for being such a fool and sending in something that wasn't even asked for. This morning I checked my DoDMERB page, and I had another DQ slapped on there, this time for anemia. I'm getting my doctor to write a note saying that the low iron is due to my very vegetable-based diet (which it most likely is) and that I'll be taking iron pills to get it back up (which I will).
My question is...is there any chance that they will remove the DQ based on what my doc writes? And if they don't and I need a waiver...would it even be possible to get one (from AFROTC), especially considering I have another DQ?
Thanks a ton. I'm pretty upset right now, as I can practically feel my dream slipping away.
Well, you can probably guess from the thread title what my issue is now. I was originally DQ'd for JRA in my jaw, but the Air Force sent me to do a rheumatoid factor and ANA test (which were both negative). I'm ASSUMING (but not sure) that my negative results for those tests means I'll probably get a waiver for the JRA. Sure hope so considering it never affects me at all.
Well, I'm an idiot. I sent in my blood test results, which happened to include a hemoglobin count for some reason, which was quite low. (11.9) I was not aware that this was the case until after I sent it in. I'm currently kicking myself for being such a fool and sending in something that wasn't even asked for. This morning I checked my DoDMERB page, and I had another DQ slapped on there, this time for anemia. I'm getting my doctor to write a note saying that the low iron is due to my very vegetable-based diet (which it most likely is) and that I'll be taking iron pills to get it back up (which I will).
My question is...is there any chance that they will remove the DQ based on what my doc writes? And if they don't and I need a waiver...would it even be possible to get one (from AFROTC), especially considering I have another DQ?
Thanks a ton. I'm pretty upset right now, as I can practically feel my dream slipping away.
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