How to get a medical waiver?

[SamAca10]

Today I received my KP admissions packet, but I also received a DoDMERB disqualification because my distant visual acuity was not correctable to 20/20 Does anybody know how to get a waiver? Is PRK accepted at KP (after I get accepted) I want to be a USCG pilot, could I get this out of KP or not? Thanks for all of the answers guys!

 

[KPMum2012]

I see that you've already posted on the DoDMERB forum. Send an email to Larry Mullen following the instructions on that forum. He's the best person to help you through the process.

When our DD applied to KP, she found her admissions counsellor to be extremely helpful with the waiver process as well. Good luck!

 

[donar]

Regs

Ref: Maritime Admin. DOT 310.58
Waivers. Some medical requirements
may be waived for enrolled students
and applicants to the USMMA
who require such a medical waiver to
qualify for admission and/or retention.
Since commissioning in the United
States Navy, or any other branch of
the Armed Forces, is a requirement for
graduation, no waivers will be granted
for medical conditions which would
prevent commissioning in at least a restricted
status in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Individuals interested in waiver
consideration may request a waiver by
writing to the Superintendent,
USMMA. The granting of medical
waivers will be based on U.S. Navy
guidelines and regulations for waiver
consideration for admission to the U.S.
Naval Academy and the physical requirements
consistent with commissioning
as a reserve officer in the U.S.
Navy in a restricted line program. Individuals
requesting medical waivers
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Maritime Administration, DOT § 310.58
must be able to meet all other admission
requirements, including the physical
examination requirement for an
original U.S. Coast Guard merchant
marine license as a third mate and/or
third assistant engineer. The decision
of the Superintendent on any requested
waiver is administratively final.
[47 FR 21812, May 20, 1982, as amended at 55
FR 46952, Nov. 8, 1990]

 

[Mindy G]

Larry Mullen is the best!!! If he can't get the answer no one can

 

[jcovill]

My son is an MMA applicant who has been pursuing a medical waiver since March 30, 2022. The codes listed include academic skills disorder and history of adjustment disorder. He had a 504 plan in junior high which we kept in place when he started a new high school. The accommodations were not utilized, but when he changed high school junior year, it went with him. Again, he did not use the accommodations and it was terminated in August 2021, prior to his senior year. We provided statements from his high schools and his transcripts including mid-spring semester grades. We provided pharmacy records to verify he has not received medication for an ADHD diagnosis when he was 7 years old. We provided a letter from his doctor stating Sam does not have an active ADHD diagnosis and never received medication. He saw a counselor in junior high after we moved across the country and periodically in high school when he changed schools. He did not see the counselor during the pandemic or during his junior or senior years of high school. He never received medication and was not diagnosed with any mental health issues. We provided the counselor's notes, a summary of the notes from the counselor and a statement from the counselor. DoDMERB is now asking for his cumulative GPA and transcripts after he graduates May 2022. This will be beyond the May 1 decision deadline for colleges, and we will not be able to get the depsit back on his other school's application, housing etc. and we have to commit to the financial package. Any advice?

 

[Capt MJ]

My son is an MMA applicant who has been pursuing a medical waiver since March 30, 2022. The codes listed include academic skills disorder and history of adjustment disorder. He had a 504 plan in junior high which we kept in place when he started a new high school. The accommodations were not utilized, but when he changed high school junior year, it went with him. Again, he did not use the accommodations and it was terminated in August 2021, prior to his senior year. We provided statements from his high schools and his transcripts including mid-spring semester grades. We provided pharmacy records to verify he has not received medication for an ADHD diagnosis when he was 7 years old. We provided a letter from his doctor stating Sam does not have an active ADHD diagnosis and never received medication. He saw a counselor in junior high after we moved across the country and periodically in high school when he changed schools. He did not see the counselor during the pandemic or during his junior or senior years of high school. He never received medication and was not diagnosed with any mental health issues. We provided the counselor's notes, a summary of the notes from the counselor and a statement from the counselor. DoDMERB is now asking for his cumulative GPA and transcripts after he graduates May 2022. This will be beyond the May 1 decision deadline for colleges, and we will not be able to get the depsit back on his other school's application, housing etc. and we have to commit to the financial package. Any advice?

This thread is 13 years old - I doubt you will get a response.

I suggest you post over in the DoDMERB forum. Mr. Mullen @MullenLE , Deputy Director, DoDMERB, kindly offers his time here and often offers to communicate with applicants.

Be aware it is not DoDMERB that approves waivers. It is the waiver authority used by USMMA.

Others with lingering medical issues often drag into May. Applicants sometimes have success in calling their alternate school, candidly explaining the situation, and requesting an extension of deadlines. Others consider a lost deposit a small price to pay in comparison to a SA opportunity.

 

[pbateman10]

My son is an MMA applicant who has been pursuing a medical waiver since March 30, 2022. The codes listed include academic skills disorder and history of adjustment disorder. He had a 504 plan in junior high which we kept in place when he started a new high school. The accommodations were not utilized, but when he changed high school junior year, it went with him. Again, he did not use the accommodations and it was terminated in August 2021, prior to his senior year. We provided statements from his high schools and his transcripts including mid-spring semester grades. We provided pharmacy records to verify he has not received medication for an ADHD diagnosis when he was 7 years old. We provided a letter from his doctor stating Sam does not have an active ADHD diagnosis and never received medication. He saw a counselor in junior high after we moved across the country and periodically in high school when he changed schools. He did not see the counselor during the pandemic or during his junior or senior years of high school. He never received medication and was not diagnosed with any mental health issues. We provided the counselor's notes, a summary of the notes from the counselor and a statement from the counselor. DoDMERB is now asking for his cumulative GPA and transcripts after he graduates May 2022. This will be beyond the May 1 decision deadline for colleges, and we will not be able to get the depsit back on his other school's application, housing etc. and we have to commit to the financial package. Any advice?

I had nearly identical situation from the information you’ve posted. Will be reporting for INDOC in July. I received a waiver so I’d be cautiously optimistic. I would also agree that a small lost deposit is a small price compared to the value of an SA education.

 

[kpmom2013]

And here is another example for next year's applicants how important it is to start your application early. I believe it opens May 1st this year. The follow-up information requested when a waiver is sought can take weeks or months to complete, and the closer to report date we are, the busier everyone becomes. Do yourself a favor and get enough of your application done so that you can do your DoDMERB exams during the summer before your senior year.
And @jcovill, don't give up hope yet. Talk to your plan b college(s) and see if they will hold your spot and fInancial aid package until you get a decision from USMMA. Most will. It sounds like you have done a great job collecting relevant information for a waiver. Good luck.