Recent content by supportiveparentinFL

Thank you for clarifying. We will standby and continue to monitor the portals.

Thank you, @MullenLE for your insights. No mental behavioral issues, just basic ortho surgery 3 years ago (fully recovered and without restriction) and vision (correctable to 20/20)...are you implying that a waiver may/may not be granted without further medical review or documentation? We...

DS received a letter from USMA on 12/5 requesting that the Surgeon, USMA, review DS’s medical file for waiver consideration. It goes on to say to promptly reply with any instructions from the DoDMERB. DS has followed up 3 separate times with DoDMERB as his portal has not updated since DQ on...

I have a question regarding ranked/un-ranked slates and principal nominations. My DS has received a congressional nomination for USNA and USMA from the same MOC. DS did not receive a letter or phone call, it just showed up in his portal. Based on this, how does one know if they have received...

Again, appreciate your comments. They are helpful. Btw, are you an optometrist?

Update: Today our DS received notice from his MALO that his Regional Commander (admissions) is initiating the waiver. Apparently it will be assigned to a physician for review. I'm sure we'll find out more about what is involved/requested shortly, but if anyone has been through this process...

I've received his chart and without sharing all of the specifics, the refraction is slightly worse than -10 (same in both eyes). However, his Dva is 20/20 (both eyes) and correctable with contacts and glasses. Healthy Fundus

Thanks for your reply. I understand it is speculation. I've posted on DoDMERB to gain insights on others experiences.

Thank you for the insights. DS has all medical documentation regarding his shoulder and does have full range of motion and strength. We'll pursue the "love letter" too. I'm not terribly worried about the seafood, but will look into the allergy test. He's never required medical care...just...

DS was DQ'd by DoDMERB today with the following codes: D155.70 Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) D225.00 History of any dislocation, subluxation or instability of the...

DS was DQ'd by DoDMERB today with the following codes: D155.70 Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) D225.00 History of any dislocation, subluxation or instability of the...

DS was DQ'd by DoDMERB today with the following codes: D155.70 Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) Myopia - refractive error greater than -8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) D225.00 History of any dislocation, subluxation or instability of the...