DoDMerb Waiver Question

[Bigj102]

I am currently medically DQ'd for Renal Calculus (kidney stone), I had one last year which was a result of my salty diet throughout my life, but i have since had it removed and have changed my lifestyle to prevent any more from forming. I have not gotten a waiver yet, does this look bad as appointments are starting to roll out? Does anyone know how if this is something that can be waived? My Urologist told me that I should be totally fine for military service as I am completely clear. Should I send in some kind of letter with my medical records showing that I am cleared? Or, should I wait to see if DoDMerb asks for my records? I am currently nominated by my MOC and I've been told that my application is competitive, what should I do?

This is my first post, so I am sorry if this has been answered or if I formatted this wrong, good luck to all class of 2023 applicants!

 

[USNA2023]

I'm in the same boat as you for USAFA and USNA... I've heard waivers can take until right before I-Day, and the USNA medical department told me that they only give out waivers once they admit you (assuming that means once the board says they want you but before you or your MOC get notified). I just received my waiver for USMMA on Monday so it's definitely not too late!

 

[Panther32]

Hey guys, I was in your boat earlier this year and know just how awful it is. There are a ton of threads about this very subject, if you have any questions look at those or even check out what I’ve already said as I pretty much paraphrased what my BGO said. Best of luck to you!

 

[jko_7]

I'm in the same boat as you for USAFA and USNA... I've heard waivers can take until right before I-Day, and the USNA medical department told me that they only give out waivers once they admit you (assuming that means once the board says they want you but before you or your MOC get notified). I just received my waiver for USMMA on Monday so it's definitely not too late!

So if one is currently in the waiver process for USNA, and they are deemed medically qualified, then USNA will give them the BFE?

 

[candide72]

I'm in the same boat as you for USAFA and USNA... I've heard waivers can take until right before I-Day, and the USNA medical department told me that they only give out waivers once they admit you (assuming that means once the board says they want you but before you or your MOC get notified). I just received my waiver for USMMA on Monday so it's definitely not too late!

I feel like there has to be people who get waivers and get TWEs though?

 

[Bigj102]

I'm in the same boat as you for USAFA and USNA... I've heard waivers can take until right before I-Day, and the USNA medical department told me that they only give out waivers once they admit you (assuming that means once the board says they want you but before you or your MOC get notified). I just received my waiver for USMMA on Monday so it's definitely not too late!

I feel like there has to be people who get waivers and get TWEs though?

what is a TWE?

 

[candide72]

I'm in the same boat as you for USAFA and USNA... I've heard waivers can take until right before I-Day, and the USNA medical department told me that they only give out waivers once they admit you (assuming that means once the board says they want you but before you or your MOC get notified). I just received my waiver for USMMA on Monday so it's definitely not too late!

I feel like there has to be people who get waivers and get TWEs though?

what is a TWE?

Thin white envelope. Being turned down. There’s an acronym list at the top!

 

[Bigj102]

I'm in the same boat as you for USAFA and USNA... I've heard waivers can take until right before I-Day, and the USNA medical department told me that they only give out waivers once they admit you (assuming that means once the board says they want you but before you or your MOC get notified). I just received my waiver for USMMA on Monday so it's definitely not too late!

I feel like there has to be people who get waivers and get TWEs though?

what is a TWE?

Thin white envelope. Being turned down. There’s an acronym list at the top!

oh jeez, thanks! haha