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    AROTC Waiver Denied... next steps?

    Just about one year ago, after my son was awarded a 3yr AD AROTC scholarship, he had an ear ache. I turned out that he had a 'pot hole' type problem in his ear canal right next to the ear drum. This was repaired surgically in April, and he has been going to many doctors appointments ect...
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    Are scholarships guaranteed?

    My son received a 3 year AD scholarship (AROTC) last year out of high school. He is at his unit, and loving everything so far. They just found out today that there are cuts coming in the available contract slots (1500 nationwide?). My son has not yet contracted due to being on a 3yr AD...
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    Can a DQ that is time related be removed?

    My DS was DQed for the following two reasons: D121.80 Chronic otitis media, history of after the 13th birthday D122.20 Ear drum surgery during the preceding 180 days The D121.80 was caused by a defect in the ear canal (a kind of pot hole), and that was repaired surgically back in April. The...
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    Govt shutdown and DODMERB / Waivers?

    My son is currently trying to work through the DODMERB/Waiver process with AROTC so that he can contract and start his scholarship. His current status is pending waiver/review. My question is... will anything move forward or will the DODMERB or ROTC Review team be furloughed while the...
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    Waiver for ear issue (not hearing loss)?

    My son was awarded a 3 AD scholarship (was also congressionally nominated for USMA but wasn't competitive). During the process, in January, my son complained of an ear ache.. knowing he was going to be going through DODMERB soon, we immediately took him to the doctor. He had never had an ear...
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