Disputing Medical Waiver

[BumSkillet]

I was deemed medically disqualified and seek to dispute the decision. How do I go about doing such a thing?

 

[turtlerunnernc]

I think it is up to the school to request a waiver

 

[swimKPmom]

When that happened to my son in 2014, I was told that the school needed to ask for a waiver and that was the only way. I was told that it depended on how much they wanted him, i.e., if that was the only thing pending for him to get an appointment. KP did request a waiver, my son went back to doctor appointments, provided additional documentation and the waiver came, but it was too late for an appointment, and they offered him NMMI.

 

[KPEngineer]

I think it is up to the school to request a waiver

I'm not sure that is accurate. The individual is the one disqualified and all individuals have a right to redress their grievances. This is why there is ALWAYS a waiver/reconsideration/appeal process when it comes to Uncle Sam. It doesn't follow that decision to pursue a waiver would be left with the school. Its possible that your request may have to go through the school and require their endorsement.

 

[AJC]

According to the DQ letter my son got;
Service Academy, if the admissions office determines you to be "competitive " for an offer of appointment, they will initiate the medical waiver process.

It goes on to list the other scenarios; National Scholarship, on campus scholarship, other programs etc.

Nowhere is there instructions for initiating the waiver process yourself.

 

[cousmma5280]

I was deemed medically disqualified and seek to dispute the decision. How do I go about doing such a thing?

Found an interesting article on DOBMERB disqualifications. . .
https://goldenknightbattalion.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/dodmerb-part-2-its-only-a-flesh-wound/
Thought it might help!

 

[boatmom]

I highly recommend using Dodmerb Consultants. He is very knowledgeable and can guide you through the process. Based on his guidance we were able to have the disqualification reversed.

http://www.dodmerbconsultants.com/

 

[AJC]

if my son's waiver is denied they will be my first call

 

[coachkarl]

I think it is up to the school to request a waiver

That's what we were told.

 

[5Day]

@BumSkillet are you asking to dispute a disqualification because you do not have the disqualifying condition or do you want a waver because the medical condition will not interfere with your ability to be an officer?