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    Medication Follow-up question blank screen DODMETS

    Hello everyone, I am filling out my questionnaire, and I have completed every section except for the follow-up question for the Medications. When I navigate to that section, it gives me a blank screen, preventing me from filling it out and completing my questionnaire. I have tried opening...
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    DoDMERB Post Commissioning but Pre EAD?

    Hello, Would DoDMERB still oversee someone who has commissioned out of AFROTC into the inactive ready reserves (IRR) but not entered active duty (EAD) yet? I know someone considering a medication that, while approved for active duty use (even for flying personnel without any adverse side...
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    DODMERB disqualification from NROTC for "asthma, reactive airway disease, or exercise induced bronchospasm after age 13"

    Hello, As the subject says, I got DQ'd for asthma. However I have never used an inhaler, one was prescribed to me becuase I had a cough due to the flu last year but I never even picked it up. Did the breathing test via the pulmonologist and the doctor said I did not have asthma. Sent the...
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    I live in a foreign country overseas and cannot finish my DoDMETS profile. What do I do?

    Hi, I am a dependent of an Officer currently stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. Since I am currently in the application process, I was recently notified that it was time to login to DoDMETS and complete a profile. Unfortunately, the profile needs an American address and phone number, which I...
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    Chances of getting a waiver

    Hello, I just heard back from DoDMERB that I have disqualifying components to my physical. I had arthroscopic knee surgery this past June and they were able to fix the problem. I have returned to full activity and completed NSI in July. I was wondering what my chances of getting a waiver are...
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    History of ankolosyng spondolytis

    Nrotc DoDMERB waiver denied for history of AS. Just completed New Student Indoc at Great Lakes with no issues. High marks on PRT. Two sport varsity athlete. No issues during Navy physical exam. No physical limitations or pain or injury. DQ based solely on self reported history from clinical...
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    "Waiver Granted" - DODMerb Tricare Status

    I just got an updated status by DODMerb Tricare saying "Waiver Granted," does this mean that the waiver process is complete, or is there another step in the process? (ARMY ROTC)
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    DoDMERB Help - AFROTC - Medication

    I wanted to ask if it would be worth joining AFROTC. I am getting off of my small dosage of prozac in roughly a week. Last year I had to deal with some life issues and was prescribed the antidepressant for some anxiety. I was wondering what circumstances this would be waiverable in, if possible...
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    DD FORM 2808

    Hello, I received both the army and marine scholarships, but my Dodmerb examination form only has army checked for service. I will be doing Marine NROTC, so is this a problem?
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    Seasonal Allergies

    I've been trying to do my research but have seen multiple conflicting answers on this topic and was hoping someone could help me out. I've noticed that on the USAFA and AFROTC websites it says that history of seasonal allergies past age 12 can be a DQ. I'm currently 14 and get seasonal...
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    DODMERB Additional Medical Information

    Received an email from a USMMA admissions officer requesting additional medical information. I’m not sure if there are forms I need to fill out or if these are like paragraph numbers (like “pursuant to/in accordance with document R paragraph 251 sentence 22”?) Thanks for your help! Here’s the...
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    DQ for childhood Fish allergy + Shoulder injury

    Hello, I just finished my AS100 year in AFROTC and after completing my DODMERB exams was told I’m DQ’d for a history of systemic food allergy and for a history of shoulder instability. I hurt my shoulder playing basketball in high school and had surgery to repair a torn labrum. I’ve had no...
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    Is Transverse myelitis medically disqualifying during USAFA re-application process, even if applicant is fully recovered?

    I have a son in his first year at the Air Force Academy. During recognition week he began losing feeling in his feet, he completed recognition and a week later was hospitalized where they found a demyelinating lesion on his spinal cord at the T8 level. He was diagnosed with transverse myelitis...
  14. USAFAMamaBear

    Hoping to find the gentleman who handles DODMERB questions. I have a pretty intricate question to ask. Could someone please point me in his direction?

    If a person develops transverse myelitis, but completely recovers from it will they still be disqualified medically from the Air Force Academy. I have some specific questions about this but will start here.
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    DODMERBS confusion

    Hello, I am currently working on my DODMERB questionnaire, and I am quite confused about what to do with 3 questions. I checked yes on atopic dermatitis but I was not diagnosed by a doctor, rather I was advised to apply cortisone on my dry skin. For my second question, I checked yes on Acne...
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    DODMERB: Peanut Allergy

    I was recently awarded a type 1 AFROTC scholarship and acceptance to USAFA pending on my DODMERB. I reported that i had a minor peanut allergy, and I am trying to go through the waiver process. I went to an allergist just to see how severe my allergies are and I have a “moderate/high” allergy to...
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    Previously granted waiver through MEPS, will DODMERB approve waiver for the same thing?

    I was selected to attend OTS for the USAF in May 2020 for a rated slot. Needless to say, the offer was rescinded due to my astigmatism. I was granted a waiver from MEPS back in NOV2019 for my astigmatism. I went through MEPS and was fully medically qualified for service. Decided to apply to...
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    New DoDMERB required?

    Good afternoon everyone, I am a college reapplicant for '27 currently on an NROTC scholarship. I am medically waived and in good standing for ROTC, no new injuries or conditions. Does anyone know if I will need a completely new exam for USNA, or if I will just have to update? I fear the process...
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    Should I Ask About Medical Waiver?

    I've currently been disqualified by DoDMERB for some minor and major things; one major thing is color vision deficiency. I have not heard back from admissions or DoDMERB except for the "Under Waiver Review" that is posted on the website, and I know that USNA gives out very few waivers for my...
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    Questions About Medical DQ, Waivers, and Service Academies

    Hello, I completed my USAFA application by my November 1st deadline and got my medical DQ decision in early January. My original medical exam was initiated by USNA and not USAFA. USAFA has just been added to my dodmerb profile as an agency today (3/21/22). Is anyone familiar with this...
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