A few questions

Hello!

I am a current student in college looking to contract in March with the Army ROTC program at my university. But, I have a question I can't seem to find an answer for anywhere.

So...

I had a subtotal colectomy back in March of this year (2009) and have recovered very well. I am back up and running 5 - 6 miles everyday and I'm in the best shape I've ever been in. Now, I was looking through the DQ codes on the DoDMERB website and bowel resection happens to be on the list, so I wanted to ask and see if anyone has had experience with this issue, or if anyone knew if my condition would have a higher chance of being waived.

Just an added note, I can obtain a letter from my gastroentestinal doctor/surgeon completely clearing me for active duty military service.

Thanks ahead of time for any replies!

This is the guy you want to contact directly:
Larry Mullen
Deputy Director, DoDMERB
Larry.Mullen@dodmerb.tma.osd.milAvailable 24/7/365
90% of my responses are within the hour
100% of responses are within 24 hours

Well done on your recovery but remember your physician can't clear you for military service - a military physician must clear you. They will take your records into consideration. Mr Mullen will explain it all.... good luck!

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Thank you very much for the insight, hopefully everything will go smoothly in March, Ill be in contact!

Our pleasure