DoDMERB for USNA, dealing with a concussion/brain injury

gonavy27 said:
My DoDMERB dq said "History of moderate or severe brain history" and they just asked for medical records and doctor's notes saying that I was fully recovered.
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Two questions:
If the doctor says you are fully recovered with no issues at all, are you more likely to get a waiver since another doctor says its fine?
And when you say 'history', does that mean multiple as in there is a history of brain injury? Or does that mean this is history OF a brain injury
 
OldRetSWO said:
How many years have you been out of High School at this point?
What year of college are you in?
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Im not out of High School at all, when I had the injury I was at the hospital for two weeks. Since then, ive been at school almost all the time
My year to get into college is 2024 if that is what you mean
 
Jonas said:
Im not out of High School at all, when I had the injury I was at the hospital for two weeks. Since then, ive been at school almost all the time
My year to get into college is 2024 if that is what you mean
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You stated that you're playing D1 sports, how can you play NCAA Division 1 Sports while in High School?
 
To manage expectations, I believe Mr. Mullen is still extremely busy managing the repair and rebuilding of the DODMERB database and ensuring that each service is able to communicate through that software system properly. I don't know that he will be able to manage individual cases as he had done in the past, but you never know.

There have been a lot of studies done in terms of TBI and all forms of concussions. The biggest thing you can do at this point is to ensure that EVERY doctor who ever examined you or wrote notes about your case is aware that you will likely need to have copies of their files sent to DODMERB. And sometimes, they will share medical notes with DODMERB that they won't freely show to anyone else.

If they truly state that based on all of their examinations, your chance of a full recovery without any chance of a complication based on your experience, then the chances are in your favor. If they say something short of that, then, as has been stated here, no one here can guess for you. Fill out the applications, be truthful on the DODMERB questionnaires, and let the system work its will. At the end of the day, this is about keeping you safe, as well as your future battle buddies, through a range of austere environments. I wish you all the best of luck.
 
GWU PNS said:
To manage expectations, I believe Mr. Mullen is still extremely busy managing the repair and rebuilding of the DODMERB database and ensuring that each service is able to communicate through that software system properly. I don't know that he will be able to manage individual cases as he had done in the past, but you never know.

There have been a lot of studies done in terms of TBI and all forms of concussions. The biggest thing you can do at this point is to ensure that EVERY doctor who ever examined you or wrote notes about your case is aware that you will likely need to have copies of their files sent to DODMERB. And sometimes, they will share medical notes with DODMERB that they won't freely show to anyone else.

If they truly state that based on all of their examinations, your chance of a full recovery without any chance of a complication based on your experience, then the chances are in your favor. If they say something short of that, then, as has been stated here, no one here can guess for you. Fill out the applications, be truthful on the DODMERB questionnaires, and let the system work its will. At the end of the day, this is about keeping you safe, as well as your future battle buddies, through a range of austere environments. I wish you all the best of luck.
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I mean I have gad already a full recovery, and I am almost certain there are no complications based on my experience. So would you say it is in my favor? Or are you saying with what I said already, it seems to be short of that?
 
Jonas said:
I mean I have gad already a full recovery, and I am almost certain there are no complications based on my experience. So would you say it is in my favor? Or are you saying with what I said already, it seems to be short of that?
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What I mean is that DODMERB will need to review all of the doctor's notes for your case to make their decision.
 
Jonas said:
I mean I have gad already a full recovery, and I am almost certain there are no complications based on my experience. So would you say it is in my favor? Or are you saying with what I said already, it seems to be short of that?
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Nobody here can give you the definitive answer you are looking for. The only thing you can do is apply timely, respond to any requests, have your data ready.

Work on alternate plans.

Best of luck.
 
ABSOLUTELY NO WAY to guess if you are favorable. Or not. No way at all.

They only way to know is to apply. @GWU PNS gave great insight about having your medical records as ready to go as possible. That’s really ALL you can do.

Many here have told you that over and over. That’s is THE answer. Apply and let the process work through. You cannot change the past, nor guess the future.

So apply. Work through DODMERB. And everything else. DODMERB May be a moot point…perhaps you don’t receive a nomination. Who knows. No one can guess. And guessing does no good anyhow.

Even is someone here gives you reassurance, it means nothing. Bc it’s not your individual case. So apply, have your medical ducks in a row and ready to go, and work your plan B’s, etc.
 
justdoit19 said:
ABSOLUTELY NO WAY to guess if you are favorable. Or not. No way at all.

They only way to know is to apply. @GWU PNS gave great insight about having your medical records as ready to go as possible. That’s really ALL you can do.

Many here have told you that over and over. That’s is THE answer. Apply and let the process work through. You cannot change the past, nor guess the future.

So apply. Work through DODMERB. And everything else. DODMERB May be a moot point…perhaps you don’t receive a nomination. Who knows. No one can guess. And guessing does no good anyhow.

Even is someone here gives you reassurance, it means nothing. Bc it’s not your individual case. So apply, have your medical ducks in a row and ready to go, and work your plan B’s, etc.
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Is it really over without a nomination? Isn't there the option of the prep school (small chance, I know)?
 
Jonas said:
Good news I'd just like to say. I found out that it is a "complicated mild traumatic brian injury" from the doctors (I think they mean complicated as it was complicated for them). Because of it being mild to what I previously thought it being moderate or severe, this is good news. Do you guys have any takes on waivers with mild traumatic brain injuries?
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I don't have any inside knowledge about whether or not your specific history will be waiverable but I just thought I would add that if your diagnosis is "complicated mild traumatic brain injury". the complicated is part of the diagnosis. Not that the treating physician thought it was complicated. Complicated means that there were other factors. (ie, bleeding or skull fracture or any number of other conditions).

It doesn't really make a difference at this point; just thought I would clarify for you. (other similar medical diagnoses qualifiers you might come across at some point, simple, complex, ect. are all part of the diagnosis they are attached to.)
 
To the OP - I believe you are worrying about something that is far out of your control as well as premature. There are literally 20 pages of DQ codes that could have an impact on you depending on your full medical history. WHEN THE TIME COMES - just be honest on your medical history questionnaire and then respond to additional requests for information.

If you read the actual instruction the DoDMERB codes are based on - "History of mild brain injury" is disqualifying only if other certain factors are met. AKA - multiple episodes, residual symptoms. If curious - go read through DoDI 6130.03-V1.

You MAY not need a waiver...depending on the circumstances of your injury it MIGHT be a DQ. DoDMERB has nothing to do with the waiver process and what is waiverable for one service might be non-waiverable by another.

So - to reiterate - the ONLY thing you can do right now is collect medical records. The application process is long, stressful and full of things you CAN control. DoDMERB is not one of them...
 
NeverSayNever said:
To the OP - I believe you are worrying about something that is far out of your control as well as premature. There are literally 20 pages of DQ codes that could have an impact on you depending on your full medical history. WHEN THE TIME COMES - just be honest on your medical history questionnaire and then respond to additional requests for information.

If you read the actual instruction the DoDMERB codes are based on - "History of mild brain injury" is disqualifying only if other certain factors are met. AKA - multiple episodes, residual symptoms. If curious - go read through DoDI 6130.03-V1.

You MAY not need a waiver...depending on the circumstances of your injury it MIGHT be a DQ. DoDMERB has nothing to do with the waiver process and what is waiverable for one service might be non-waiverable by another.

So - to reiterate - the ONLY thing you can do right now is collect medical records. The application process is long, stressful and full of things you CAN control. DoDMERB is not one of them...
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Well luckily, I have no other factors with the injury, just the injury happened and thats it. No episodes, seizures, or residual symptoms. So I guess I'll just continue with what I am doing as it seems all I need to do is just keep working on it.
 
Jonas said:
Two questions:
If the doctor says you are fully recovered with no issues at all, are you more likely to get a waiver since another doctor says its fine?
And when you say 'history', does that mean multiple as in there is a history of brain injury? Or does that mean this is history OF a brain injury
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I'm not sure what DoDMERB's criteria for determining what's "fine" to get a waiver but just submit any paperwork that they're asking for and as long as you are fully recovered and you have a doctor that can verify that, you're doing all that you can do. Patience and bearing with the process is going to be the hardest part at this point.

As for the "history" part, I've only had 1 concussion so I'm assuming that they're referring to the fact that I've had a concussion which they classify as a "brain injury" in the past.
 
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