DQ for elbow dislocation

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hhucks4

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I had a minor elbow dislocation a year ago and as of today my DODMERB status is "Does not meet medical standards". Am I screwed or is there anything I can do?
 
AROTC-dad said:
Depending on the program, you might still be under consideration for a waiver.
  • DoDMERB, based in Colorado Springs determines if you are Q or DQ.
  • Waivers are reviewed and granted by the SA or ROTC program.
See the following flow charts.
The first illustrates the Q or DQ process.
https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/Content/InitExamRemedEvalProc.pdf

The second link shows the waiver process which is quite different.
https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/Content/MedicalWaiverConsideration.pdf
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I am enrolling in AROTC on a four year AROTC scholarship to the University of South Carolina, and I can't really see how a minor dislocation would deem me unfit for such service. Thanks for the reply and any other future input.
 
hhucks4 said:
and I can't really see how a minor dislocation would deem me unfit for such service. Thanks for the reply and any other future input.
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To clarify. DoDMERB does not make judgement calls. Their decision is based on specific black/white decisions. The waiver process handles "gray areas" and is more subjective.

I'm not a medical professional, but it's my understanding that some dislocations of arm/shoulder tend to repeat under stress and are automatically DQ'd by DoDMERB. That does not mean it is necessarily ineligible for a waiver though. I cannot address how a waiver authority will address this as every situation is unique.

Here are some past threads on dislocations/subluxations:
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/dq-for-elbow-dislocation.61941/#post-614006
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/history-of-shoulder-subluxation-waiver.44793/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/disqualification-waiver-for-shoulder.35348/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/will-i-be-disqualified.28653/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/waiver-denied.2194/
 
AROTC-dad said:
hhucks4 said:
and I can't really see how a minor dislocation would deem me unfit for such service. Thanks for the reply and any other future input.
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To clarify. DoDMERB does not make judgement calls. Their decision is based on specific black/white decisions. The waiver process handles "gray areas" and is more subjective.

I'm not a medical professional, but it's my understanding that some dislocations of arm/shoulder tend to repeat under stress and are automatically DQ'd by DoDMERB. That does not mean it is necessarily ineligible for a waiver though. I cannot address how a waiver authority will address this as every situation is unique.

Here are some past threads on dislocations/subluxations:
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/dq-for-elbow-dislocation.61941/#post-614006
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/history-of-shoulder-subluxation-waiver.44793/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/disqualification-waiver-for-shoulder.35348/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/will-i-be-disqualified.28653/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/waiver-denied.2194/
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Actually, as of literally right now, my status just changed to Pending Waiver Review by AROTC. Does that mean I might be in the clear?
 
hhucks4 said:
Actually, as of literally right now, my status just changed to Pending Waiver Review by AROTC. Does that mean I might be in the clear?
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It is definitely one step forward but not a guarantee.

The waiver authority at US Army Cadet Command will review your injury and determine if your injury will pose a risk to both you, the Army's mission and to the enlisted soldiers that you will lead in the future. If the answer to those questions are "no," then they should grant you the waiver.

You should be prepared to submit any supporting documents (AMI) upon request that reinforce your full recovery and unrestricted use of the arm.

Good luck!
 
AROTC-dad said:
hhucks4 said:
Actually, as of literally right now, my status just changed to Pending Waiver Review by AROTC. Does that mean I might be in the clear?
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It is definitely one step forward but not a guarantee.

The waiver authority at US Army Cadet Command will review your injury and determine if your injury will pose a risk to both you, the Army's mission and to the enlisted soldiers that you will lead in the future. If the answer to those questions are "no," then they should grant you the waiver.

You should be prepared to submit any supporting documents (AMI) upon request that reinforce your full recovery and unrestricted use of the arm.

Good luck!
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Thank you sir.
 
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