Hello, I received a letter stating a disqualification with the reason of "History of airway hyper responsiveness including asthma, reactive airway disease, exercise induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis, after the 13th birthday".
Important background before my questions:
Three years ago, I had a cough that had lasted for a year, so ending 2 years ago. At the time, when I went to see a doctor I was never diagnosed with anything and was prescribed an inhaler after a pulmonary that showed no indication of any problems. The inhaler prescription was renewed for a total of three months which coincidentally coincided with the ending of the cough and there was never a recommendation for an emergency inhaler. I was also tested for allergies and have none. The cough ended and was seemingly a phenomena as the inhalants were never required afterwards and I'm in the best physical condition I've been in. I've gone on to do varsity track and am able to run 8 miles without any indicator of an impending respiratory incident.
Questions:
I've applied for the USNA and if they deny me, I'm under the impression that they will not send a request for a medical waiver. Does this mean that a waiver can be requested for in the future?
(Follow up of first question) I've been accepted and intend to attend Norwich University (SMC), going through the Corps of Cadets and NROTC. Assuming that no waiver request was sent by Annapolis in 2021, is Norwich or the national NROTC able to request a waiver for a later date like 2022 when it is necessary again? (This is under the assumption that no waiver request was ever put in before)
Whoever decides the waiver request decisions, do they view waivers holistically? Considering there is currently clear evidence of athletic performance without issue and in the future if the waiver is requested through Norwich where there would be additional evidence of performance without issue, I don't see a reason for denial. I understand the purpose of disqualification, but it doesn't make any logical sense to not look at the circumstances, especially if the person deciding just looks at the reason and not the facts. (Sorry about the venting in this question, it's extremely frustrating and demoralizing to want to serve a country in uniform whose services do not want you there for a reason that could be written off through clear observation)
Conclusion:
I'm not well versed in exactly how the waiver system works, I'm just extremely nervous that the only thing I've ever wanted to do, not even being an officer but being a service member, is in jeopardy and am just trying to weigh in my chances of even joining the reserves during or after college.
Important background before my questions:
Three years ago, I had a cough that had lasted for a year, so ending 2 years ago. At the time, when I went to see a doctor I was never diagnosed with anything and was prescribed an inhaler after a pulmonary that showed no indication of any problems. The inhaler prescription was renewed for a total of three months which coincidentally coincided with the ending of the cough and there was never a recommendation for an emergency inhaler. I was also tested for allergies and have none. The cough ended and was seemingly a phenomena as the inhalants were never required afterwards and I'm in the best physical condition I've been in. I've gone on to do varsity track and am able to run 8 miles without any indicator of an impending respiratory incident.
Questions:
I've applied for the USNA and if they deny me, I'm under the impression that they will not send a request for a medical waiver. Does this mean that a waiver can be requested for in the future?
(Follow up of first question) I've been accepted and intend to attend Norwich University (SMC), going through the Corps of Cadets and NROTC. Assuming that no waiver request was sent by Annapolis in 2021, is Norwich or the national NROTC able to request a waiver for a later date like 2022 when it is necessary again? (This is under the assumption that no waiver request was ever put in before)
Whoever decides the waiver request decisions, do they view waivers holistically? Considering there is currently clear evidence of athletic performance without issue and in the future if the waiver is requested through Norwich where there would be additional evidence of performance without issue, I don't see a reason for denial. I understand the purpose of disqualification, but it doesn't make any logical sense to not look at the circumstances, especially if the person deciding just looks at the reason and not the facts. (Sorry about the venting in this question, it's extremely frustrating and demoralizing to want to serve a country in uniform whose services do not want you there for a reason that could be written off through clear observation)
Conclusion:
I'm not well versed in exactly how the waiver system works, I'm just extremely nervous that the only thing I've ever wanted to do, not even being an officer but being a service member, is in jeopardy and am just trying to weigh in my chances of even joining the reserves during or after college.
