Can I be disqualified?

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nocturnalgirl

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I have self harm scars on both arms and was also admitted to the hospital for 2 days then to an impatient ward afterwards for 3 days due to attempted suicide. I never did or ever need any sort of medications tho. I am now in a much better mental state and I’m ready to join, but I’m just worried that my past medical history will affect my chances of getting in.
 
If it is in your medical history and you have been diagnosed with something you are obligated to report it and you could quite possibly be DQ'd by DoDMERB for it.
 
js9907 said:
If it is in your medical history and you have been diagnosed with something you are obligated to report it and you could quite possibly be DQ'd by DoDMERB for it.
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Do you think I’ll be able to get a waiver for my situation or even be able to join ROTC?
 
nocturnalgirl said:
Do you think I’ll be able to get a waiver for my situation or even be able to join ROTC?
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It's possible. You can't really get information on how likely it is because each case is reviewed individually. If you can pass the medical exam/get a waiver, you will be able to do ROTC.

My advice is to comply with the fast sticky and contact Mr. Mullen (he works for DoDMERB). I've heard many success stories from people who have contacted him.
 
js9907 said:
It's possible. You can't really get information on how likely it is because each case is reviewed individually. If you can pass the medical exam/get a waiver, you will be able to do ROTC.

My advice is to comply with the fast sticky and contact Mr. Mullen (he works for DoDMERB). I've heard many success stories from people who have contacted him.
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How do I get in contact with him?
 
nocturnalgirl said:
How do I get in contact with him?
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Look at the very top of this forum for the Stickies. Look for the FAST Sticky posted by Mr. Larry Mullen. He provides a direct email.
@MullenLE

But first, if you haven’t yet gone to the DODMERB website and read all the menu items on the left, such as Process and FAQs, I strongly recommend it.

DODMERB reviews medical histories and submitted forms and determines if documented conditions, illnesses, prescriptions, procedures, etc., constitute a DQ per the DOD standard for officer commissioning programs. If it’s a DQ, then the commissioning source or Service determines if a waiver will be granted.

Here’s the standard. Start on p. 44.


Take good care of yourself. There is nothing more important than your health and well-being. The military often operates in remote areas, far from medical facilities, in austere conditions, in a demanding, high pressure operational environment. The medical bar is set very high for those coming in.

You are smart to research this now. If for some reason this door gets closed on you, there are other ways to serve the country outside the military.
 
There's always one guarantee...if you don't apply, I guarantee 100% of the time, you will NEVER get a waiver :wiggle:
 
nocturnalgirl said:
I have self harm scars on both arms and was also admitted to the hospital for 2 days then to an impatient ward afterwards for 3 days due to attempted suicide. I never did or ever need any sort of medications tho. I am now in a much better mental state and I’m ready to join, but I’m just worried that my past medical history will affect my chances of getting in.
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Did you ever get the waiver?
 
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