Search results

When my DS was DQ'd and had his Waiver denied, we had nothing to lose so we paid for the MCCT test out of pocket and it paid off because he passed the test. It was my DS's dream to serve and I was willing to pay a few thousand dollars to give him the best possible chance of making that Dream...

If you have a diagnosis (right or wrong) of Asthma and you have a prescription for an Inhaler after 13 it will most likely be a DQ. However, Keep in mind, that a DQ is not the end of the Journey. My DS was DQ'd for Asthma Variant (allergy induced Asthma), went through a Waiver, was denied the...

Great to hear about your DD, My DS had a similar but a condensed version of your ordeal. Was awarded Marine Corp Scholarship, DQ'd for Asthma Variant, Got a Waiver, Waiver Denied, Went through MCCT Challenge test and past, wrote letter of appeal with Strong letter of endorsement from CO of...

DS did a Methacholine Challenge test and had great results which proved no Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease and the Subsequent Test Results, Dr's Letter, letter of appeal from DS along with a letter of recommendation from NROTC CO and also his Commanding officer for Marine Unit detailing all of...

My DS had his waiver denied because of Asthma Variant (Allergies) and we had to write a letter of appeal and undergo a Methocholine Challenge Test. My suggestion is to pay for the test out of pocket so you get the results back, otherwise if you go through DoDMERB/Concord, the results go...

Keep in mind that if this is for a Scholarship and you lie and a few years into your scholarship they find out you lied and you cannot serve then you will end up owing all that money back. It is better to be honest in your answers. As previously stated, do not self-diagnose or provide more...

Assuming he is trying to enlist? I am not familiar with MEPS but I would think that you should be able to back to the recruiter and ask some more questions as to why the waiver was denied. If the Cut was self-inflicted there might be larger concerns but would think the recruiter should be able...

One thing to be aware of is that if for some reason something comes up in the exam that results in a DQ, just remember that a DQ isn't necessarily the end of the road. Most likely you will get a Waiver review which means that you can possibly overturn the DQ. Even if the Waiver is denied, you...

My apologies for being absent from this thread for quite some time as I had some issues on my computer and had to get a new one issued. Denied Waivers can be appealed. We used Dr. Merchant as a consultant, however, your DS's unit should be able to walk you through the process if he is...

You seem to have a positive attitude towards it and I am impressed with the fact that you want to serve. This was the same feeling that my DS went through. He applied for and was awarded scholarship, then DQ'd on a variant of Asthma, got a waiver, was denied, appealed and was successful and is...

First, Don't lose hope, My DS was DQ'd due to Asthma and Shoulder Instability (big issues for NROTC with Marine Corps option Candidates) we paid for and obtained private testing so we could see the results first to prove out that DS was Medically Qualified to serve. After several successful...

Yes, you can appeal a waiver denial. My DS successfully appealed a waiver that was denied for Asthma and Shoulder Instability. We had to submit medical testing and then also had a detailed non-medical assessment sent from his Commanding Officer as well as a letter of endorsement from the...

It all depends on branch of service (each has different standards). I have been told that every case is different, and I am no expert as we are new to the process ourselves, however, I would think that any form of asthma is going to raise a flag and require more testing. Again, every case is...

No there isn't and I am glad they required it because it proved beyond a doubt he did not have asthma. Plus since we paid out of pocket, we saw the results first and could determine if we send them in.

Agreed it can provide false positives but it was what DoDMERB actually required of my DS.

My DS was DQ'd for a variant of Asthma and we ended up paying out of pocket for a Methacholine Challenge test (MCCT) to prove he did not have Asthma. He passed the MCCT and his medical waiver was granted. I recommend paying for this out of pocket so that YOU get the results first. This...

DS was just awarded his scholarship for NROTC with Marine Corps option after his waiver was denied so it can be done. We hired a consultant and also had testing that was required completed by our own Doctors ( a costly process but well worth it). The Doctors information coupled with a strong...