is chondromalacia waiverable?

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rotcmom88

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Cadet had surgery 4 years ago and has not had any issues since. has Grade 1 Chondromalacia based on a recent MRI. Would this traditionally qualify for an ROTC waiver?
 
It is definitely a DQ. See the DOD standards, page 32. https://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmotc/nami/arwg/Documents/WaiverGuide/DODI_6130.03_JUL12.pdf

He "should" be out of the DQ time period for the surgery. However, if he has a recent MRI (within 12 months) that still shows the condition than it is anybody's guess.

Was the surgery related to the chondromalacia? Was it repaired and then the condition returned? Those might be factors that influence DODMERB but each service branch ROTC unit has different standards for waiver. From my understanding Army and NavyMO are less likely to waiver conditions like this. He may have a better chance with Navy or Air Force but, as always, no guarantees.

You refer to him as "Cadet" so is he currently a college student in an ROTC detachment?
 
just starting college ROTC. surgery was related to patellar instability. was mention of chondrolmalacia in surgical notes so was DQ'd. during waiver process request was made for a more recent MRI for current status. Status is stage 1 but no recurrence of instability post op (been 4 years). Healthy athletic kid - very physically active.
 
rotcmom88 said:
Cadet had surgery 4 years ago and has not had any issues since. has Grade 1 Chondromalacia based on a recent MRI. Would this traditionally qualify for an ROTC waiver?
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There was someone on this forum who had a DS in the same situation if I recall. Recent MRI showed current chondromalacia although asymptomatic. The kid was very active too. If my memory serves me right, the kid did not get a waiver for AFROTC which is sad to me. Seemed like the kid would have been able to pay back at least 4 years of active duty (assuming not as a pilot, CSO, or ABM which have longer payback) in the USAF.

Which ROTC?
 
GoCubbies said:
rotcmom88 said:
Cadet had surgery 4 years ago and has not had any issues since. has Grade 1 Chondromalacia based on a recent MRI. Would this traditionally qualify for an ROTC waiver?
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There was someone on this forum who had a DS in the same situation if I recall. Recent MRI showed current chondromalacia although asymptomatic. The kid was very active too. If my memory serves me right, the kid did not get a waiver for AFROTC which is sad to me. Seemed like the kid would have been able to pay back at least 4 years of active duty (assuming not as a pilot, CSO, or ABM which have longer payback) in the USAF.

Which ROTC?
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Air Force.
 
This was my DS. Very sad indeed. He is moving forward as best he can. Was a college D3 recruit for track and yet denied waiver for chondromalacia patella (asymptomatic). I pray for you that this does not happen to you. He lost the scholarship. I know he dreams of doing something with the Air Force one day and we still wonder if that is in any way possible. Best of luck!
 
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