Recent content by laradeluna

Is that for all branches of military? Should I even bother...?

I've been prescribed an Epi Pen in hoped to have better luck with applying for scholarships this year. Has anyone heard of someone who was granted a military scholarship or admitted into an academy while prescribed an Epi Pen? Has anyone ever heard of a way around a peanut allergy...

I can eat peanuts though and be just fine. I've never been to the doctor for my "allergy" before this whole process began, and I've never even considered getting an epi pen because it has never been a problem. I can eat peanuts and be just fine, so I just feel like I deserve another look? I...

It is the same process. :/ You send in the rebuttal paper work (allergy tests or whatever), then you wait for a waiver.

Thank you everyone for your replies. I understand why the rules are as they are regarding each of the branches of military and with DoDMERB, it's just natural to object for me when I don't feel that I am allergic. Although I got it certified from a doctor that I am not allergic, I have no lab...

Just found out about my waiver being denied over an allergy to peanuts, although I sent paperwork from an allergist certifying that I have grown out of the childhood allergy. Now I'm wondering if there's a next step I can take? Is there an appeal process that anyone knows about? -Lara

Denied the waiver for AROTC scholarship. Now what? Is that the end of the line or is there something else I can do? Is there an appeal process?

This gives me hope!

Peanuts! I have been dq'd for my Army ROTC scholarship and I am about to attack the waiver process. I was reading another posts and saw how helpful you are to others and I was wondering if you have any insights on my chances to get this allergy of mine waived. The peanut allergy is actually...

I was awarded the AROTC Scholarship just a few weeks ago. I took care of my remedial literally the day after I got the letter. I just found out that I've been dq'd due to a peanut allergy and I am blown away. A PEANUT ALLERGY?! I'm just at a loss at what to do, and looking at all of these posts...