Chance of waiver for post-COVID Olfactory Deficiency

[beatarmygonavy]

My DS was disqualified for post-COVID Olfactory Deficiency. Has anyone else received a waiver for this condition? Is this a non-negotiable for USNA? Appreciate any insights at all. Thank you. BEAT ARMY!

 

[USNA75]

I had no idea you could be disqualified for an olfactory deficiency. Not trying to be flip, but I don’t think the military ever checked my sniffer. If this something new?

 

[Just Bee-cause]

It must have just been on his chart? DS definitely was not checked for this. I lost nearly all my sense of smell 12 years ago. I can't think of any risk that it would cause to the military. I usually don't smell smoke, but I can still sense it. I consider it a blessing more than not. I can only imagine with nasty barracks, it would be helpful!