FAI without surgery and recoveredfrom cause not passing?

[Parent1stTimer]

Hi,
I'm a parent who's son was diagnosed with FAI in his right hip this past summer. He had PT and now has no symptoms and is totally recovered. The PT strengthed the muscles around it and he is playing soccer and swimming at varsity level. Will this diagnosis likely cause him not to pass his DODMERB exam? How likely is it that he could get a waiver? So far passing everything including CFA etc. Just trying to figure out how much support of him to gird myself for.
Thanks!

 

[MullenLE]

MOM/DAD: Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the process;" Read paragraph #4.

APPLICANT: Send me an email: lawrence.e.mullen.civ@mail.mil; provide complete name and last 4 SSN; provide the text of your Parent's posting above to YOUR email. The subject line of the email should be “Parent1stTimer-SAF = FAI without surgery and recovered from cause not passing? .“ Do NOT embed links in your email as I will not be able to view those.

FAI is DQ. Waivers are individually based. For Academies, the waiver process is explained in the referenced document above in paragraphs 11-12 and 15-21

 

[Quietlylurking]

I can say that my eldest did receive a waiver for FAI for Army ROTC. He had the surgery and had enough time after to clearly document recovery. The full waiver process took 11 months from the exam to approval of the waiver. This did influence college selection as he went to a college we could afford if the waiver was turned down. Since that time he has had zero issues with the hip.

 

[Parent1stTimer]

Thank you both. Is surgery is needed to be able to get a waiver - that sounds like it would be for next year? Or should he let the process play out first? Looking for advice. Figured this DQ might be in his future, but he will be sooo disappointed because he has worked for this for at least a year. I just want to do my best to support him!

 

[MullenLE]

Repeat - MOM/DAD: Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the process;" Read paragraph #4.

The best support is within the confines of your home....not this way...Let him find out the answers on his own...ALSO, read paragraph 18...again

 

[Quietlylurking]

Thank you both. Is surgery is needed to be able to get a waiver - that sounds like it would be for next year? Or should he let the process play out first? Looking for advice. Figured this DQ might be in his future, but he will be sooo disappointed because he has worked for this for at least a year. I just want to do my best to support him!

I cannot answer your questions on those personal questions. All I can is that how to treat is something between you, your child and your doctors regardless of the military.

 

[MullenLE]

Concur with Quietlylurking 101%!

 

[Parent1stTimer]

Thank you both! I will.

 

[Quietlylurking]

Parent1stTimer, for a little clarity there are two things going on here.

1. Most importantly. Seek the best medical treatment and advice you can. Each case is different. We are not the approving people. What gets approved one week may not be approved the next week etc. etc. I don't even play a doctor on TV.

2. Mr. Mullen is alluding to what will be your changing role. If your son is to do the military your role changes to more like "coach" through the process. Read the DoDMERB links he cited, but most importantly have your son read these. There is a very good paragraph covering this in the documents he cited.

signed - just a 3rd timer trying to coach #3 through the process.

 

[MullenLE]

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