DoDMERB Question

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My daughter is applying to USAFA/2026 and filling out the DoDMERB application. For a well visit when she was 14 her medical record states that a dry patch on the side of her face is "likely" atopic dermatitis. Advice is Aquaphor and hydrocortisone as needed. Is this a "yes" for eczema? If yes, would it be wise to proactively submit a letter from her physician -- or have a letter at the ready -- stating that she does not have eczema as there's been no sign of this condition since? Or do we wait for a request/determination?
 
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Your daughter should ask this under the DoDMERB discussion tab. Mr. Mullen, @MullenLE, will respond to her. He was quick to respond to my son last cycle when he would have any DoDMERB related questions.
 
+1 to reposting in DODMERB. Mr. Mullen is this forum’s MVP!

For DODMERB, don’t self-diagnose or interpret or guess with good intentions. Only note what’s literally documented in medical records. No need to pre-empt anything. Submit and then wait for DODMERB to make the next move. They’ll be clear about what they need for follow-up.
 
Thank you, @justdoit19, @MidCakePa, and @TLR2025! Great advice from all. I'm new to the forums and am very grateful to have found this resource and so many helpful, knowledgeable souls. I will look to the DoDMERB discussion tab for future posts on the medical clearance process.
 
AdviceSeekingParent said:
Thank you, @justdoit19, @MidCakePa, and @TLR2025! Great advice from all. I'm new to the forums and am very grateful to have found this resource and so many helpful, knowledgeable souls. I will look to the DoDMERB discussion tab for future posts on the medical clearance process.
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Since you are new…here is a helpful hint: there is a search bar. You can dump in a few word and filter responses by title only, or by posting. You’ll pull up a lot of discussion about most things.

Welcome!!
 
DDmom said:
I don't think atopic dermatitis is the same thing as eczema.
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From the Mayo Clinic website:

"Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long-lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis"
 
If your DD was not diagnosed by a medical provider and it is not documented in the medical record, it didn't happen. Only document what is in your medical record. If the diagnosis is there, then you need to write it down. Just my 2 cents

+1 To asking Mr. Mullen for a more official response. He is THE source.
 
flieger83 said:
From the Mayo Clinic website:

"Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long-lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis"
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Shows I don't know a thing!
 
@AdviceSeekingParent IMO: "likely" is not a diagnosis & "advice" is not a prescription...
As in "Were you ever prescribed any medications, creams, etc. to treat this condition?" NO.
Doctors can & do write prescriptions for OTC meds.
And has been mentioned, waivers are granted for mild cases.
Good Luck! Please keep us informed!

Mr. Mullen is the overriding authority.
 
Q = My daughter is applying to USAFA/2026 and filling out the DoDMERB application. For a well visit when she was 14 her medical record states that a dry patch on the side of her face is "likely" atopic dermatitis. Advice is Aquaphor and hydrocortisone as needed. Is this a "yes" for eczema? If yes, would it be wise to proactively submit a letter from her physician -- or have a letter at the ready -- stating that she does not have eczema as there's been no sign of this condition since? Or do we wait for a request/determination?

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1. No. It's Yes for "atopic dermatitis." EXAMPLE: "When I went for a well visit when I was 14 her, the Doc wrote that a dry patch on the side of my facewas "likely" atopic dermatitis. Advice was Aquaphor and hydrocortisone as needed." Then explain what subsequently happened in this regard? Did you use the medicine? Did it go away? Did it return? Yada, yada, yada.

2. Google "DoDMERB." Ht "Questions on the process;" Read paragraph 4 :wiggle:
 
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