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superbison007

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I just went to my DoDMerb physical today and they said I have flat feet, but showed no symptoms for jt(their exact words). Will this hinder my ability to get into the academy? Will I need a waiver?
 
How did they discover flat feet? Is it actually noted on your exam?
 
I could not find a military reference, but every article says that currently only symptomatic pes planus or "flat feet" are disqualifying and would require a waiver.
 
The source doc that defines the standard is:
https://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmotc/nami/arwg/Documents/WaiverGuide/DODI_6130.03_JUL12.pdf
The section on Feet includes flat feet as a DQ if it is Rigid or Symptomatic
<(5) Rigid or symptomatic pes planus (acquired or congenital) >
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I believe JT stands for Jack Test, which is the test to see if flat feet are rigid. If Doc says you have a negative test, and are not symptomatic, then I would assume you won't get a DQ.

If you do get a request from DODMERB for AMI (additional medical info) then you should make yourself VERY familiar with the DODI 6130, and carefully review any info that you send.
 
A6E Dad said:
The source doc that defines the standard is:
https://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmotc/nami/arwg/Documents/WaiverGuide/DODI_6130.03_JUL12.pdf
The section on Feet includes flat feet as a DQ if it is Rigid or Symptomatic
<(5) Rigid or symptomatic pes planus (acquired or congenital) >
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I believe JT stands for Jack Test, which is the test to see if flat feet are rigid. If Doc says you have a negative test, and are not symptomatic, then I would assume you won't get a DQ.

If you do get a request from DODMERB for AMI (additional medical info) then you should make yourself VERY familiar with the DODI 6130, and carefully review any info that you send.
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Great response!!
 
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justdoit19 said:
How did they discover flat feet?
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They probably used one of those machines they have at specialized shoe stores that provide a digital image of your footprint on a screen. I saw photos from NSI at Great Lakes this summer where they were using that type of machine to fit footwear issued to the Mids. I am guessing they issue footwear based on whether you have a high, average, or low arch.

Interestingly, I have seen some articles citing medical studies that show that individuals with high arches are more likely to suffer injury than those with low arches.
 
A6E Dad said:
high arches is also a DQ - pes caves
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Yes, DOD 6130.03 also lists pes cavus , or high arches, as a potentially disqualifying condition. The grammar of this reg. is awkward. Looks like they left out a word.

"(4) Clubfoot or pes cavus that may reasonably be expected to properly wearing military footwear or causes symptoms when walking, marching, running, or jumping."

I am guessing that if a DoDMERB doctor notices high or low arches during an examination, they ask the examinee whether he or she wears any special shoes or has any pain in their feet when running, etc. and, if the answer is "no," then the condition would not be noted as disqualifying. Everyone's feet are different. That's why they measure your arches when you go to buy high end running shoes.
 
All hail flat feet!
This thread could be moved to DoDMERB?

Like our poster, my DD was caught....flat footed during the exam!
The "test" was quite hi tech - stand up, feet together....eyeball it, and yes, you have flat feet!
We have NO IDEA what the doctor wrote. But DD must have also said the magic words of no pain, never any symptoms, etc.
She was also in that percentage of candidates that unfortunately had the audio portion at the exact same time someone chose to make microwave popcorn...

Qualified, thankfully!

DD and me: more hours than we care to admit scouring these forums on "flat feet" and the audio...
 
Flat feet or not, you'll be fine. I'm flat footed myself and happily still serving as an active duty aviator
 
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