Recent content by usmacandidate525

  1. U

    Waiver vs. DQ Removal

    Is there anything specific you asked the doctor to say besides "my initial assessment was incorrect, this is affirmed by my current assessment and the test results of this biopsy. This is the situation with this patient".? I just don't want to miss anything and mess up. Also, do you know if...
  2. U

    Waiver vs. DQ Removal

    What contact information did you use to contact DoDMERB Staff? I will Contact the concorde doctor ASAP. Thank you so much. For some reason, I could not see a reply until now.
  3. U

    Waiver vs. DQ Removal

    Good Morning, I have a condition that I listed on my medical that I, as it turns out, do not have. I determined this with a biopsy which came out negative. Initially, I put the condition down because I was verbally told I had this by the doctor, but it wasn't until after I was disqualified that...
  4. U

    Present Health Questionnaire

    What are DS's?
  5. U

    Present Health Questionnaire

    Should I be worried about admitting that I had shin splints and/or ankle tendonitis for a short period of time?
  6. U

    Present Health Questionnaire

    The pain stemmed originally from ankle tendonitis and shin splints. After I went to therapy, these were quickly healed, and my physical therapist is now giving my exercises that both prevent those injuries and improve my foot's arch. Given this information, how can I best report it in the...
  7. U

    Present Health Questionnaire

    The following is true: Attended physical therapy sessions in order to strengthen lower leg muscles and foot arch (I can add, "to optimize biomechanics" if necessary). Do you think I should be worried about including that statement? I think that is my best shot at being honest and toeing the line.
  8. U

    Present Health Questionnaire

    Hello All, I have to fill out my present health questionnaire. There are two things that are bothering me. One is that I have been going to physical therapy to increase the arch in my feet. My application already disclosed flat feet from the previous year, and I was not disqualified for this...
  9. U

    Disqualified for Psoriasis

    What does that mean, "pursue this year"? I don't understand why they pick and choose conditions to allow waivers for. Would that mean I could try again next year and they might waive my condition? I have been to India and experienced hot temperatures, and where I live it can get quite cold...
  10. U

    Disqualified for Psoriasis

    Over the phone, my regional coordinator stated that very rarely (1 in 9 or 1 in 10) do candidates get past this issue. Can I have some clarification on everything? I am very lost right now, emotionally and mentally.
  11. U

    Disqualified for Psoriasis

    Hello, Things have been quite bleak lately. Earlier this month my USMA Regional Coordinator called me to let me know that the USMA will not be doing any waivers for Psoriasis. I do not know what this means. Regardless, I had my dermatologist write a letter about the condition of my psoriasis...
Back
Top