Chance of waiver for concussions

liv68

liv68

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My son just received a NROTC Marine option full scholarship and we are over the moon. However, today he DQ'd on his USAFA and USNA status because of concussions. He has had 4, one with 2 months recovery time. I submitted a physician's letter to DoDMERB for the consideration of a waiver - it states that he has had no recurring or lingering symptoms and that there is nothing that should prevent him from participating in ROTC. NROTC hasn't DQ'd yet, but I am assuming that they will. Any advice on how to be proactive and work harder on getting a waiver? Should I try to find a military-trained doctor to examine him? Does the area recruiting captain have any power? I am just devastated to have him receive this honor only to have it taken away.
Of course I'm searching for any bit of hope out there. But please be honest if you think it is hopeless. My friend in the Air Force says that there is a waiver for everything if you just pursue it enough.
 
liv68 -
1. Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the Process;" Read paragraph 4 with your son.
2. After that has been digested, have your son, the applicant; email me: lawrence.e.mullen.civ@mail.mil; provide complete name and last 4 SSN; have him paste YOUR posting above...to HIS email...I will be working tonight from 9PM - 12:30 AM MST. I can assist HIM better from there:wiggle::sadwavey:
 
MullenLE said:
liv68 -
1. Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the Process;" Read paragraph 4 with your son.
2. After that has been digested, have your son, the applicant; email me: lawrence.e.mullen.civ@mail.mil; provide complete name and last 4 SSN; have him paste YOUR posting above...to HIS email...I will be working tonight from 9PM - 12:30 AM MST. I can assist HIM better from there:wiggle::sadwavey:
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Thank you for your quick response. I Googled DoDMERB, but did not find a specific "Questions on the Process". I have read through the 2021 Select Booklet that his regional officer gave him upon receipt of the scholarship and feel that we have a pretty good idea of what the process is. I'm happy to keep reading if there is another helpful article. I have been reading all night.
 
liv68 said:
Thank you for your quick response. I Googled DoDMERB, but did not find a specific "Questions on the Process". I have read through the 2021 Select Booklet that his regional officer gave him upon receipt of the scholarship and feel that we have a pretty good idea of what the process is. I'm happy to keep reading if there is another helpful article. I have been reading all night.
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I found the section you referred to.
 
A bittersweet day, he received his Congressional nomination to the Naval Academy today . . .
 
He has been DQ'd, so it feels like a validation of what a promising young man he is, but he probably won't be able to pursue his dreams within the military. He is among the best and the brightest, and others see that in him. I know he will use this as a spring board into a successful path of service and honor - just hoping there is a shred of hope for a waiver and that he can retain his scholarship or receive an appointment,
 
Hold the phone. Process is not over yet. If your DS got a Congressional nomination he is competitive. If USNA wants him, they will start the waiver process for him. Same for ROTC, but they are independent of each other. Buckle in. This ride is not over until after tax day. I personally know a 2/C that went through concussion waiver process. Again, it takes awhile.

PS - Mullen knows all
 
Waiver denied = Means the process is over.
Waiver denied in this case means, "His medical history is not conducive with SAFE and SUCCESSFUL training, commissioning, and world-wide deployment in the military."
Waiver granted = Means the process is over.
Waiver granted in this case means the risk analysis of the waiver authorities determined that he could SAFELY and SUCCESSFULLY trainined, commissioned, and world-wide deployable in the military."

Different from other cases, this decision when made, will be final. :wiggle:
 
MullenLE said:
Waiver denied = Means the process is over.
Waiver denied in this case means, "His medical history is not conducive with SAFE and SUCCESSFUL training, commissioning, and world-wide deployment in the military."
Waiver granted = Means the process is over.
Waiver granted in this case means the risk analysis of the waiver authorities determined that he could SAFELY and SUCCESSFULLY trainined, commissioned, and world-wide deployable in the military."

Different from other cases, this decision when made, will be final. :wiggle:
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Asking a slightly on topic question, if that's okay!
In the case of a Waiver Granted status, would that be the last correspondence on the DoDMERB portal, or would a document show up in the correspondence tab of the portal, similar to that of an AMI or DoDMERB notice of not meeting DoD standards?
 
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