dodmerb waiver chances??

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sktr127

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I received my DODMERB decision today, and I've been disqualified for a single condition. I've been doing research on if I should contact the regional commander to request a waiver, or if I should sit still and let admissions handle it, and I've found both answers online. I would consider myself competitive for admissions, but I am afraid that the medical waiver is a lengthy process that will leave me with no success. Should I contact admissions? How long does the waiver process take?
 
Admissions will initiate a waiver request based on the competitiveness of your application and the condition. You don’t ask them to.

Some things aren’t waiverable.

If they request a waiver, make sure you stay on top of communications in case they need additional information.
 
A1Janitor said:
Admissions will initiate a waiver request based on the competitiveness of your application and the condition. You don’t ask them to.

Some things aren’t waiverable.

If they request a waiver, make sure you stay on top of communications in case they need additional information.
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I understand, thank you!
 
skibidi127 said:
I understand, thank
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skibidi127 said:
I received my DODMERB decision today, and I've been disqualified for a single condition. I've been doing research on if I should contact the regional commander to request a waiver, or if I should sit still and let admissions handle it, and I've found both answers online. I would consider myself competitive for admissions, but I am afraid that the medical waiver is a lengthy process that will leave me with no success. Should I contact admissions? How long does the waiver process take?
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Sorry about your DQ. It’s not the end of the road for you though.

What was your DQ for?

As someone else mentioned, some DQs are non-negotiable in that they are just not compatible with military service.

On the other side of the coin, other DQs are very waiverable.

You posted this in the USMA forum. I hope you applied for AROTC too.

Remember, DoDMERB doesn’t deal with waivers. The commissioning sources decide on waivers.

There is a separate waiver authority for USMA and AROTC. If you applied for an AROTC scholarship and got selected, then you will automatically be considered for a waiver.
 
GoCubbies said:
Sorry about your DQ. It’s not the end of the road for you though.

What was your DQ for?

As someone else mentioned, some DQs are non-negotiable in that they are just not compatible with military service.

On the other side of the coin, other DQs are very waiverable.

You posted this in the USMA forum. I hope you applied for AROTC too.

Remember, DoDMERB doesn’t deal with waivers. The commissioning sources decide on waivers.

There is a separate waiver authority for USMA and AROTC. If you applied for an AROTC scholarship and got selected, then you will automatically be considered for a waiver.
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My DQ was for PCOS, even though I’m perfectly fine now. All my blood tests and vitals are normal. Is that waiverable?

Yes, I’m currently applying for the ROTC scholarship as well!
 
PCOS is waiverable.

Some of the things the waiver authorities may look for are insulin resistance and make sure you're not diabetic. Also, they will want to make sure your cholesterol and triglycerides are not out of whack. Other things that will be taken into account is if you are obese (as you may know, Whitney Way Thore from My Big Fat Fabulous Life has PCOS), obstructive sleep apnea, and depression/anxiety.

If you're on medications, then that may be a separate issue. I don't think PCOS is waiverable if you're on Metformin for the diabetes. Oral contraceptives are ok. Spironolactone is probably not ok.

Good luck.
 
GoCubbies said:
PCOS is waiverable.

Some of the things the waiver authorities may look for are insulin resistance and make sure you're not diabetic. Also, they will want to make sure your cholesterol and triglycerides are not out of whack. Other things that will be taken into account is if you are obese (as you may know, Whitney Way Thore from My Big Fat Fabulous Life has PCOS), obstructive sleep apnea, and depression/anxiety.

If you're on medications, then that may be a separate issue. I don't think PCOS is waiverable if you're on Metformin for the diabetes. Oral contraceptives are ok. Spironolactone is probably not ok.

Good luck.
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Yep, my doctor had the same concerns so I take frequent blood tests and all my insulin and cholesterol and everything is completely normal. I'm not fat or obese, and I don't have diabetes, but I am on Metformin because of a family history of diabetes (my grandpa had it) so my doctor didn't want to risk anything with oral contraceptives. So I'm assuming that this means that I'd have to take another blood test to submit to DODMERB?
 
skibidi127 said:
Yep, my doctor had the same concerns so I take frequent blood tests and all my insulin and cholesterol and everything is completely normal. I'm not fat or obese, and I don't have diabetes, but I am on Metformin because of a family history of diabetes (my grandpa had it) so my doctor didn't want to risk anything with oral contraceptives. So I'm assuming that this means that I'd have to take another blood test to submit to DODMERB?
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Again, DoDMERB doesn't decide waivers. It'll be the waiver authorities who will want the additional documents.

In your case, USMA will decide on a waiver. You said you applied for Army ROTC too, so US Army Cadet Command will decide on a waiver.

IF the waiver authorities want additional information, then yes, you will have to submit to DoDMERB BUT they are just the pass-through organization. In other words, DoDMERB will accept the documents you give them and send it off to the waiver authorities.

If your labs are current, then I suspect the waiver authorities won't ask for the same blood tests.

If you've got no other issues (especially diabetes) and you're only on Metformin, then you may have a chance for a waiver. Some providers use metformin off-label for PCOS stuff, but the studies are really definitive on effectiveness. Sometimes, Metformin is used to restore menses in women with PCOS. It has been used to protect the endometrium too but the studies don't prove that Metformin does that.

I am not associated with any of the waiver authorities so I cannot give you any promises or guarantees.
 
Hello I am currently going through dodmerb right now and they are requiring that I submit an orthodontic questionnaire because I have braces and also a statement regarding a jaw surgery I had making sure I don’t have any difficulties chewing, swallowing, speaking or breathing, and that I can drink from a straw which I can all do perfectly fine and there are no problems. what I am worried about is that I have to go through a double jaw surgery soon and that my braces treatment is still ongoing but the fact of the matter is that this will all be completed before I commission into the Air Force does anyone know if this is just a complete DQ? Please lmk I’m extremely worried
 
Bschell12 said:
Hello I am currently going through dodmerb right now and they are requiring that I submit an orthodontic questionnaire because I have braces and also a statement regarding a jaw surgery I had making sure I don’t have any difficulties chewing, swallowing, speaking or breathing, and that I can drink from a straw which I can all do perfectly fine and there are no problems. what I am worried about is that I have to go through a double jaw surgery soon and that my braces treatment is still ongoing but the fact of the matter is that this will all be completed before I commission into the Air Force does anyone know if this is just a complete DQ? Please lmk I’m extremely worried
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So you decided to hijack @skibidi127 's thread instead of starting your own.

As for the braces, so long as they are off before you commission in the USAF, then you are good to go.

Again, I have no special connection to any of the waiver authorities. I am just going off the DODI 6130.03.

For the 2nd jaw surgery, you will be DQ for 6 months after the procedure. After the 6 months, if all went well with no complications or sequela, you should be ok.

What are the reasons for the surgeries? Those may be a factor too.
 
GoCubbies said:
Again, DoDMERB doesn't decide waivers. It'll be the waiver authorities who will want the additional documents.

In your case, USMA will decide on a waiver. You said you applied for Army ROTC too, so US Army Cadet Command will decide on a waiver.

IF the waiver authorities want additional information, then yes, you will have to submit to DoDMERB BUT they are just the pass-through organization. In other words, DoDMERB will accept the documents you give them and send it off to the waiver authorities.

If your labs are current, then I suspect the waiver authorities won't ask for the same blood tests.

If you've got no other issues (especially diabetes) and you're only on Metformin, then you may have a chance for a waiver. Some providers use metformin off-label for PCOS stuff, but the studies are really definitive on effectiveness. Sometimes, Metformin is used to restore menses in women with PCOS. It has been used to protect the endometrium too but the studies don't prove that Metformin does that.

I am not associated with any of the waiver authorities so I cannot give you any promises or guarantees.
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I understand. I think all I can do now is just wait and hope for the best. Thank you very much for your help!
 
GoCubbies said:
So you decided to hijack @skibidi127 's thread instead of starting your own.

As for the braces, so long as they are off before you commission in the USAF, then you are good to go.

Again, I have no special connection to any of the waiver authorities. I am just going off the DODI 6130.03.

For the 2nd jaw surgery, you will be DQ for 6 months after the procedure. After the 6 months, if all went well with no complications or sequela, you should be ok.

What are the reasons for the surgeries? Those may be a factor too.
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Sorry I’m new too this app and you seemed very reliable but the reason for the surgery’s is because I was in a accident when I was younger that messed up my two front teeth and they are just realigning my teeth and they also had to do jaw surgery and now I’m onto my next stage off going into double jaw surgery but again you think that by having braces I won’t be DQ and also wouldn’t I be DQ since I have to get the double jaw surgery?
 
skibidi127 said:
I understand. I think all I can do now is just wait and hope for the best. Thank you very much for your help!
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You don't have diabetes, correct?

Your blood sugar may be normal because you're on Metformin.

If your doctor is specifically treating your diabetes with Metformin, then your chances for a waiver are probably zero. If you're on Metformin as a preventitive type thing, then you've got a chance for a waiver.
 
Bschell12 said:
Sorry I’m new too this app and you seemed very reliable but the reason for the surgery’s is because I was in a accident when I was younger that messed up my two front teeth and they are just realigning my teeth and they also had to do jaw surgery and now I’m onto my next stage off going into double jaw surgery but again you think that by having braces I won’t be DQ and also wouldn’t I be DQ since I have to get the double jaw surgery?
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You're probably going to be fine with the braces.

This is the standard for the jaw issue: "Current diseases or pathology of the jaws or associated tissues that prevent the jaws’ normal functioning. A minimum of 6 months healing time must elapse for any individual who completes surgical treatment of any maxillofacial pathology lesions."

If you have the 2nd jaw surgery, you would probably be DQ for 6 months afterwards. Once 6 months have passed, no complications, and normal function of your jaw, then you'd be qualified outright, without need for a waiver.

Hope this helps.
 
GoCubbies said:
You don't have diabetes, correct?

Your blood sugar may be normal because you're on Metformin.

If your doctor is specifically treating your diabetes with Metformin, then your chances for a waiver are probably zero. If you're on Metformin as a preventitive type thing, then you've got a chance for a waiver.
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Nope, I don't have diabetes or have any indications of it either. My blood sugar, insulin, testosterone, cholesterol, etc. is all normal. If anything, I'm slightly low in B12 because I'm vegan, but my doc said it's normal and I can just take vitamins to make up for it.
 
GoCubbies said:
You're probably going to be fine with the braces.

This is the standard for the jaw issue: "Current diseases or pathology of the jaws or associated tissues that prevent the jaws’ normal functioning. A minimum of 6 months healing time must elapse for any individual who completes surgical treatment of any maxillofacial pathology lesions."

If you have the 2nd jaw surgery, you would probably be DQ for 6 months afterwards. Once 6 months have passed, no complications, and normal function of your jaw, then you'd be qualified outright, without need for a waiver.

Hope this helps.
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