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Hi, we're trying to plan a family reunion/vacation. The million dollar question is when will our current Plebe know his summer schedule? By my estimation if DS does airborne or air assault, and then CFT, he may be available for a vacation the first week or two of August. Does anyone know when...

DS (17 y/o) received an appointment and has accepted. He's very excited and wants to do an overnight visit. There's no doubt in his mind USMA is the place for him, he's not second-guessing himself. I think he just wants to experience again and be ready for July. Is this advisable? Will he be...

Apologies for reposting this question, looks like my original got buried in a discussion. Will DoDMERB or Waiver Authority require DS to visit a dermatologist for eczema? Found out yesterday DS will be DQ’d for eczema after age 12 . His eczema cleared up around age 12 or 13, we’re not sure...

Is it necessary to visit a dermatologist? I’ve read in other threads in this forum waivers were just granted, within days. Our DS has eczema until age 12 when it just stopped appearing. He reported to DoDMERB and provided a statement from his physician that said his eczema went away years ago...

DS received email last week from DoDMERB saying his packet was with physician for final review and that there were no remedials required. DS's status hasn't changed on DoDMERB (Remedial Requested) and USMA portal reflects (Remedial Dec 29, 2017). Is this good news and how long should DS wait...

DS had his DoDMERB appointment and it seemed like a non-event. A physicians assistant examined him and indicated there was no problem but that DoDMERB was the deciding authority. DS offered his doctor notes and exam records but the PA and office manager didn't want them. He was told if there's...

I hope by providing the doctor's statements and notes in advance, I can avoid a drawn-out remedial. How long did it take to get medically qualified?

Good advice. Mind if I ask how bad was the concussion?

DS answered DoDMERB questionnaire honestly and is expecting 2 possible DQs. What can he do to lessen the likelihood of a DQ or shorten the time for a waiver? The first DQ will be for eczema he had as an infant but eventually went away. We’re not sure exactly when but his medical records state...