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Get going on DODMERB. Remember -- don't self diagnose conditions. Do your best and everything will work as it is supposed to. You can NEVER regret what you attempt -- you can regret the things you don't try because of fear. Go for it! GOOD LUCK!

My suggestion would be -- get DODMERB done. When doing the paperwork indicate the time frame for braces removal. Most probably (this is the route they followed with my child) they will request a remedial for orthodontics (paperwork is all on DODMERB website). Take the paperwork to the...

Did I miss something? Aren't there 5 service academies if applying to all? One of which allows commissioning into any of the uniformed forces (which includes NOAA and I think HHS).

Not all Medical Techs work the same way (or at the same speed). Try calling a different tech and asking to be transfered.

Why are you handling this? Your son is the candidate. He is likely 18 and subject to HIPPA. Have him make the calls and reach out to his medical tech. The answers might be different or more complete to the candidate. After he has done the reaching out and discovered answers --then you can...

My child had the same code. In this case it simply stated that he had filled out the original AMI form incorrectly and needed to respond appropriately, i.e. in Medical/Military form. If that is the only issue -- you might need to be proactive with your Medical Tech and call. The system is NOT...