I have used an inhaler once when I was 14 due a tight feeling in my chest that was caused by a moldy gymnasium. The only other time was when I was of a similar age and I had bronchitis which effected my lungs only while I was sick. Since I moved to a different gym four years ago, I have not had any shortness of breath or similar symptoms since. I am also a competitive gymnast who is being considered for recruitment by West Point and I have no physical limitations caused by asthma. However, I have been medically denied for asthma even after scoring quite high the the CFA. I feel confident I can pass any test such as a pulmonary function test to prove I do not have asthma I just require a route to do so. I assume this is the waiver process, but the only information I have heard in that regard is that I will be given one if I am deemed "competitive." Having received three congressional nominations, I would think I am competitive, yet that was the last I've heard. In sum, I am wondering how to request a waiver since I know I am medically apt for the service academies.
Additionally, I have received a doctors note explaining that I do not have any physical limitations caused by asthma and history of situational shortness of breath does not effect me now and should not effect admissions. I also have a referral for a pulmonary function test that can be scheduled as needed, but again I have no one to send those potential results to. I am wondering how these can be used to assist the waiver process, if at all.
Ultimately, I do not want to become a casualty of the system if I am rejected for a problem I do not have. Thank you to anyone for your help.
Additionally, I have received a doctors note explaining that I do not have any physical limitations caused by asthma and history of situational shortness of breath does not effect me now and should not effect admissions. I also have a referral for a pulmonary function test that can be scheduled as needed, but again I have no one to send those potential results to. I am wondering how these can be used to assist the waiver process, if at all.
Ultimately, I do not want to become a casualty of the system if I am rejected for a problem I do not have. Thank you to anyone for your help.