DQ Shellfish Should I forward IgE test results?

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DS was just notified of being DQed for D 271.40 (shellfish allergy). We anticipated this after his interview with ROTC Dept last Oct and had a IgE test done to confirm his allergy (prior to that it assumed that he was allergic - nasal congestion). So should we wait and see what Cadet Command (AROTC) Surgeon's Office wants or should we submit his IgE Test Results and accompanying physicians write up (BLUF - no epipen recommended by the doc). DS has scanned the forms, I told him to hold until I could clarify - since I don't want to double tap the system. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
 
Roger. I will let him know after he gets home from track practice. Much appreciated.

BTW - I found a DoDMERBs Allergies Questionnaire online. Should he fill that out and send it as well?
 
Not knowing who and the specifics of his case, if we DQd for it one of two things occurred:

1. Unbeknownst to you, he already completed one during his medical history or subsequently @ our request. (Hazarding a “guess,” Most likely).

2. The self-reported information on the history was so substantial, it wasn’t required (unlikely).
 
Closing the loop. I always hate reading a forum that doesn't close out the story. So I will close out this forum with good news. My DS received his wavier approval from Cadet Command (AROTC) today for a shellfish allergy. Needless to say we are relieved and very thankful. So for all of you reading this post in the future a couple of pieces of advice.

1. Tell the truth - we thought our DS was allergic to shellfish (never had a blood test etc.) but we suspected it. So I instructed him to put down shellfish allergy on the initial physical questionaire - this triggered a DQ notice (we expected that to happen).
2. Follow the instructions Mr. Mullen has posted READ THE BOOK, then ask questions for clarification. Mr. Mullen hat tip to you for your proactive stance on answering a myriad of questions from people - don't know how you do it.
3. In our case, we suspected a shellfish allergy, so we had a blood IgE test done after the PMS interview and had the results ready to submit as soon as DS was DQed. We then immediately followed up with an allergist appointment as soon as the Additional Information Requested (not sure about the acronym). Submitted allergist report about a week after the DQ notification.
4. The hardest part of all was waiting - I am a former PMS, I know waviers take time, but I was still climbing the walls. It was almost two months to the day for the wait. Have patience and let the system work and have a PLAN B - I know it sounds easy for me to say now, but be ready to receive a NO answer and then execute PLAN B/C. Life is hard and is full of disappoints and victories, sometimes we have to wait a little longer to win.

OK, I've written written this final chapter. I wish your DDs and DSs all the best in their future endeavors.
 
Congrats!
I always feel that it's up to you guys to close the loop. You did
It's our honor and privilege to serve :wiggle:
 
Thanks for telling us what happened and congrats on your son's success!
 
On this shellfish topic, can someone speak to what sorts of information the DoDMERB is looking for when trying to get a waiver for shellfish allergy? Is food challenge required? IgE numbers for shellfish sufficient? Do we need a letter from doctor explaining what reaction has consisted of? If so, does it need to be from a specialist (who we don't know at all) or just pediatrician who is aware of what reaction has been? Son has nomination to USAFA, still waiting on word from one other congressional representative so may get others - those interviews were today. We have shellfish DQ from DoDMERB for mild allergic reaction at age 10. Not sure what all needs to be provided for waiver. Was proactive and made appointment with an allergist to get updated IgE numbers (numbers roughly the same but with more specificity to each type of shellfish than before) but don't know if food challenge is required. (eek...not sure if I was supposed to start a new thread or continue one on same topic. new here. my apologies if I've done it wrong)
 
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alisonc3 said:
On this shellfish topic, can someone speak to what sorts of information the DoDMERB is looking for when trying to get a waiver for shellfish allergy? Is food challenge required? IgE numbers for shellfish sufficient? Do we need a letter from doctor explaining what reaction has consisted of? If so, does it need to be from a specialist (who we don't know at all) or just pediatrician who is aware of what reaction has been? Son has nomination to USAFA, still waiting on word from one other congressional representative so may get others - those interviews were today. We have shellfish DQ from DoDMERB for mild allergic reaction at age 10. Not sure what all needs to be provided for waiver. Was proactive and made appointment with an allergist to get updated IgE numbers (numbers roughly the same but with more specificity to each type of shellfish than before) but don't know if food challenge is required.
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Your son can follow the instructions in the FAST Sticky at the top of this forum to have a private discussion about specifics and next steps with @MullenLE Deputy Director, DoDMERB. He kindly volunteers his time here and talks with applicants by email and phone on his own time.

Each applicant is evaluated on a case basis, so what one applicant is asked for may differ from another, based on what has already been submitted.
 
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