diegomagic1
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I am writing as I have a DS which we found out had a Pilonidal Cyst in the past. At the time, he had it drained, and when we talked to the doctor, they said if it did not have an issue again, then to not worry about it; we had another episode where it was a little sore but never any major issue, just an antibiotic given. Through the DoDMERB Process, we are realizing this is a disqualifying condition unless operated on, and there has been a six-month waiting period to be cleared. It is now December, and he has received a letter of assurance from 2 of 4 Service Academies—no other medical issues of concern.
If we could quickly get the procedure done to remove the cyst, given the academies class up in late June/Early July, could this be a candidate for a Service Academy Waiver at the local level without the six-month timeline? We would be very close to the 6-month timeline. DoDMERB would 100% DQ him for having the surgery. However, would the Service Academy also disqualify him because of the 6-month timeline, or could they look at the case and decide that since it was removed/corrected, it is waiverable given the waiting period would be done before classing up (assuming it does not come back)?
Thank you.
If we could quickly get the procedure done to remove the cyst, given the academies class up in late June/Early July, could this be a candidate for a Service Academy Waiver at the local level without the six-month timeline? We would be very close to the 6-month timeline. DoDMERB would 100% DQ him for having the surgery. However, would the Service Academy also disqualify him because of the 6-month timeline, or could they look at the case and decide that since it was removed/corrected, it is waiverable given the waiting period would be done before classing up (assuming it does not come back)?
Thank you.