How/where to send letter from doctor to DoDMerb?

My DS was over zealous in completing his DoDMerb forms and his described "dry hands in the winter" was translated to eczema and he was thrust into the DQ waiver process. He has never had nor has he ever been treated for ANY skin conditions including eczema. Found this older thread below...does anyone have experience with sending in an MD letter and asking for a waiver? Where is the letter sent?

"as an old AF doc and prior waiver authority at AFA, this is certainly waiverable, Christcorp is correct, be very careful about reading into questions and being "too" honest- this actually creates a lot of work by the waiver authority we would not want to do. While lying is NOT acceptable in chronic conditions, get good advise before any "yes" answer on your physical form. Eczema is a chronic condition so doesn't meet the description of a "week long" rash , Eczema is DQ by DoDMerb - but a letter from your doctor or dermatologist stating you don't have this and you have normal exam and no chronic treatment, a waiver should be given (although never guaranteed). I would immediately get this info together and ask for a waiver , this is not always done by the AFA unless you request (make sure you are truly disqualified first/ DoDMerb often asks for clarification. Hope this helps"

usafa18parent, Jan 21, 2015 Report

I think this has less to do with people not being "honest" but more to do with people not self-diagnosing. If a doctor didn't say you have XYZ then you don't have XYZ. Don't let Dr. WebMD diagnose you!

billyb said:

I think this has less to do with people not being "honest" but more to do with people not self-diagnosing. If a doctor didn't say you have XYZ then you don't have XYZ. Don't let Dr. WebMD diagnose you!

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He did not self diagnose, simply entered "dry hands during the winter", ie, TMI. The DodMerb flagged it as eczema and in need of a waiver. I have a letter from his doctor stating he doesn't have eczema or any other skin conditions, nor has he ever been treated for any, but I dont know where to send it. The DodMerb so far hasn't responded to an inquiry--Im sure they're busy and getting many inquiries. Would prefer to have this off his record vs getting a waiver if possible. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

flymomof2 said:

The DodMerb so far hasn't responded to an inquiry--Im sure they're busy and getting many inquiries. Would prefer to have this off his record vs getting a waiver if possible. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

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Remember, DoDMERB is a centralized process based in Colorado Springs and they serve all the various SA's and ROTC programs. Once your DS was DQ'd, the process is now decentralized to each program. The program authority will now make a decision to request additional medical information (AMI) from you. Tell your DS to keep monitoring the website and to keep his admissions officer informed.

Here's a flow chart of the waiver process:
https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/Content/MedicalWaiverConsideration.pdf

Again this is a lesson on DoDMERB to all candidates.....

• DoDMERB is the ONE form that you should involve parents on.
• Answer all the DoDMERB questions truthfully, no more and no less (do NOT self diagnose).
• If additional examinations are needed to counter a decision, look for a physician who has a military background and is familiar with DoDMERB.

AROTC-dad said:

flymomof2 said:

The DodMerb so far hasn't responded to an inquiry--Im sure they're busy and getting many inquiries. Would prefer to have this off his record vs getting a waiver if possible. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

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Remember, DoDMERB is a centralized process based in Colorado Springs and they serve all the various SA's and ROTC programs. Once your DS was DQ'd, the process is now decentralized to each program. The program authority will now make a decision to request additional medical information (AMI) from you. Tell your DS to keep monitoring the website and to keep his admissions officer informed.

Here's a flow chart of the waiver process:
https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/Content/MedicalWaiverConsideration.pdf

Again this is a lesson on DoDMERB to all candidates.....

• DoDMERB is the ONE form that you should involve parents on.
• Answer all the DoDMERB questions truthfully, no more and no less (do NOT self diagnose).
• If additional examinations are needed to counter a decision, look for a physician who has a military background and is familiar with DoDMERB.

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Thank you.