Dislocated Shoulder Before DoDMERB Physical?

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My son is in the process of applying to the academies. One of the academies opened his DoDMERB physical and he finished the paperwork and scheduled the appointment. Two days later during a soccer game he dislocated his shoulder. A surgeon has since indicated to him that he could rehab and continue to play HS sports (soccer/basketball) but then should get should surgery after the basketball season (Feb 2023). However, once he heard he is applying to the academies, the doctor recommended getting the surgery immediately such that he has maximum healing time.

The DoDMERB Physical is scheduled for next week (9/22) which would be before any surgery. Should he defer the physical until after surgery and some healing time or is there not really any preference/advantage? Secondly, obviosly there are no guarantees with acceptance to the academies and he could end up sacraficing his entire senior year of sports for early surgery to attend an academy he either does not get into or cannot get into due to the dislocation.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
 
Pls pass this to your son....the applicant. He will be disqualified for the "History of any dislocation, subluxation, or instability of the hip, knee, ankle, subtalar joint, foot, shoulder, wrist, elbow except for “nursemaid’s elbow” or dislocated finger.

He will require a medical waiver from the academies. He can:

Google "DoDMERB;"
Hit "Questions on the process;"
If he meets the criteria in paragraphs 11-12, then 15-19 and 21 will apply. :wiggle:
 
Thank you for the information. My son and I reviewed the PDF, it was very helpful to understand the process. Do you have any sense if he would be better off having the physical next week (before the surgery) and then getting the surgery or waiting until some time after the surgery? We understand that in either case the disqualification would occur, but would the waiver process be different in one case vs the other?

This is all under the assumption that the academies would seek the waiver.

Thank you
 
Assuming they will seek a waiver, the surgery is a decision for your son and the physician. His health is paramount! The waiver decision will be based IN GENERAL on the length of time AFTER the surgery; no complications; and when the surgeon releases him to full and unrestricted activities :wiggle:
 
Our honor and privilege to serve :wiggle:
 
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