Sorry I didn't see this note sooner - I had just updated my password and saw this message.
My son was diagnosed at age four and received treatment for a total of about 3 1/2 years. He acheived remission within the first two months but the protocols specified a 3-year maintenance period for boys. So his records indicated that his treatment ended in 1999 with no recurrence.
For us, contacting the DoDMERB folks was very helpful. I had seen some general references to 5 years of remission being a positive indicator towards getting a waiver (a waiver will be required), but nothing really definitive.
Also the waiver process is different depending on where you are applying - the Army ROTC granted a waiver shortly after we requested it; West Point took quite a bit longer because their admissions board makes the final determination after the medical staff review the files.
Good luck with your application, Mark
My son was diagnosed at age four and received treatment for a total of about 3 1/2 years. He acheived remission within the first two months but the protocols specified a 3-year maintenance period for boys. So his records indicated that his treatment ended in 1999 with no recurrence.
For us, contacting the DoDMERB folks was very helpful. I had seen some general references to 5 years of remission being a positive indicator towards getting a waiver (a waiver will be required), but nothing really definitive.
Also the waiver process is different depending on where you are applying - the Army ROTC granted a waiver shortly after we requested it; West Point took quite a bit longer because their admissions board makes the final determination after the medical staff review the files.
Good luck with your application, Mark