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    Waivers for Different SA

    I have been medically cleared and received a waiver from USAFA for my high myopia. Does this waiver carry over to USMA as well?
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    NROTC Marine Option Shoulder Surgery Waiver

    I am applying for the NROTC MO scholarship and I plan on earning a commission as a Marine officer after I graduate. Only problem is that I have dislocated my shoulder about 4 times and my doctors are telling me that I need surgery to stabilize it. THERE ARE NO TEARS IN THE MUSCLES OR LIGAMENTS...
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    NROTC Marine Option Shoulder Surgery Waiver

    I am applying for the NROTC MO scholarship and I plan on earning a commission as a Marine officer after I graduate. Only problem is that I have dislocated my shoulder about 4 times and my doctors are telling me that I need surgery to stabilize it. THERE ARE NO TEARS IN THE MUSCLES OR LIGAMENTS...
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    New NIH Guidelines/News on Peanut Allegry/Eczema

    New thinking and solution released relates to peanut allergy and eczema. Future candidates for Class of 2035 may have less DQ's and needing waivers...
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    Emailing regional officer about waiver

    if I email my regional admissions officer asking what's going on in my waiver process/if I'm getting a waiver, do they have any knowledge on that/are they allowed to tell me? Thanks!!
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    Vision Waiver Chances

    Hello, I am currently a junior in high school. Overall, I consider myself to be a very competitive applicant (high GPA, test scores, leadership, athletics) to The Coast Guard and Naval Academies. However, due to my genetic eye condition, amblyopia, my right eye is only correctable to 20/25. My...
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    Vision Waiver Chances

    Hello, I am currently a junior in high school. Overall, I consider myself to be a very competitive applicant (high GPA, test scores, leadership, athletics) to The Naval and Coast Guard Academies. However, due to my genetic eye condition, amblyopia, my right eye is only correctable to 20/25. My...
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    Waiver Authorities?

    So on my medical app. It says that my medical status is "pending waiver review/submission" and I sent in my AMIS to dodmerb on NOV 19th and they said they received them. So I emailed dodmerb and I asked what my status meant and they said that my "case has been submitted to the USNA for review."...
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    DODMERB Waiver Denial, How About Enlisting?

    I just got denied for my waiver from DoDMERB from AFROTC which forced me to drop ROTC. I want to enlist, does anyone know if it will show up DoDMERB denied me??
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    Next Step?

    Hi everyone, I'm from a very competitive district (TX-03), and I have been working very hard for the last five years to make sure my profile is competitive enough for admission (34 ACT, varsity swim team captain, NHS president, founder of a biking club, etc.). I have submitted everything on the...
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    Confusing Asthma story, DoDMERB and MEPS

    Hey all, I'm new to this forum but I think it's safe to say I've read EVERY post on here about asthma waivers and what to do. My story is kind of odd so I'm hoping I can get some of you to weigh in on it since I'm not sure where to go from here. In short, I graduated from Penn State in May. I...
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    DoDMERB vs MEPS

    I've been to MEPS before and know what that all entails. Applying to USMA and for ROTC scholarships and if all goes well I'll hopefully be sent off to DoDMERB. I was wondering if anyone has been to both before, if they could describe differences, similarities, etc. Also what to expect and is...
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    Medications during BCT Class of 2020

    My DS takes antibiotics for severe and painful acne. When he is on the medication his acne is light and his face is pain free. When off the antibiotics his acne is painful and break outs are severe and most embarrassing. I read that medications for acne is not allowed during BCT. Is there any...
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    Underage Alcohol NROTC

    So I was just awarded an NROTC National Scholarship for my college (Marine option). I filled out my medical forms completely honestly--which included writing that I have consumed alcohol underage. I consumed very infrequently and don't anymore. I never lost control or was caught/got in trouble...
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    Disputing Medical Waiver

    I was deemed medically disqualified and seek to dispute the decision. How do I go about doing such a thing?
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    DoDMERB DQ Status for non-existent condition

    I am a senior in high school, and I have applied for both the Air Force Academy and AFROTC scholarship. I received a Type 7 (which I have converted to a 3 year Type 2) scholarship that I accepted and the next step is for me to complete my DoDMERB exam. Since I applied to the USAFA, I already...
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    How to apply for a ADD/ADHD waiver

    Help! My son who is a senior in HS, just got his letter stating he is required to get an administrative AMI. for D231.90. He was diagnosed ADHD in 1st grade, been on same dosage of Adderall for all these years. Goes off meds, weekends and summers - uses it as needed. He is a 4.0 student...
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    POC Disqualification

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any information on appealing a waiver disqualification? I am third year student at my university who graduated field training and entered the POC, but then was disqualified medically. I am sure I have the needed information to appeal the waiver however I do...
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    Status Complete-Hold

    Recently finished all of my medical exams and my status on DoDMETS has changed from incomplete to complete-hold. Is this a bad thing? And how do I deal with waivers? I checked off and explained my allergies and single-time, experimental marijuana usage. Will a waiver automatically be requested...
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    Stress Fracture, Dyskinesia, and Remedial

    Hello! I'm currently an AFROTC cadet. At the beginning of this semester, I was placed on MRS status for a tibial stress fracture in my right leg. Unfortunately, the doctor's note that the Detachment NCO submitted to DoDMERB also mentioned "scapular dyskinesia." I have since healed completely...
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