Ditto
DCHillin,
My DS had the same issue. The asthma was questionable at age 8, he never used his medication, this was also documented in his records. It was also in his records as very mild and as time went by it went to intermittent to no signs (age 12.) I can tell you that our mistake as parents (well not a mistake, it was being loving parents) was making sure our DS had his meds (it was a one time issue at 13).
Knowing in advance that this was going to be a flag for DoDMERB I took the advise from a very wise poster and we took our DS to a Pulmonology Dr. Money well spent, our DS is qualified!!
I'm not going to get into details but the Pulmonology Dr. would not give our DS the methacholine challenge, he felt that the test was not 100% for accuracy. Instead he gave him the Spirometry test. Based off his prior medical history and the results he was given a clean bill and green light. In fact he excelled in the Spirometry test. All medical records differ in many ways I can't say which test DoDMERB will request but be ready. Read up on what could have an effect on the test so your ready.
In the end as ca2midwestmom indicated you can get either a DQ or remedial depending on the specifics you indicated on your medical form. If you get a DQ the Academy will then ask for the waiver if they think your a good candidate. (Check the replies on this, someone may have a correction.)
If you get a reremedial check the code on the DoDMERB site and get what ever it is they need. Back to sound critical advise from a wise poster. Be ready with your medical records. Have a detailed copy of "ALL" your records. Leave nothing out!!!
Good luck and best wishes...