Just curious

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I wonder how many candidates (ROTC/SAs/OCS) are DoDMERB qualified without needing a waiver (that is, they make the DoDI 6130.03 requirements). Seems to me that this percentage would be quite low considering the number of people on here with DQs and waivers.
 
Not sure what the stats are, but four years ago, my DS got an approval from DoDMERB with only an orthodontia form to complete as a remedial. No waiver needed.
 
I'm sure there are plenty who don't need a waiver. We only hear about the squeaky wheel here. DS certainly didn't need a waiver. The darn kid has never even had a filling, let alone anything else.
 
My DS was Qualified with no issues. We've been fairly fortunate that he is a healthy young man. Only medical issues he's had, and all reported to DoDMERB: Seasonal Cold/Flu, Broken Collar Bone, and a Tonsillectomy. Process took about 2 weeks from first appointment to Q result email. I echo what many have said in this thread, ensure a parent reviews the child's DoDMERB application for accurate reporting and to avoid unnecessary issues for reporting undiagnosed conditions. Bottom line, report accurate diagnosed conditions and leave it to the medical professionals to do their job to find conditions if/when they arise.
 
Both our twins were Qualified without any issues at all. But they are probably the exception, and not the normal. Although with what, 20,000 complete applications across all academies, it seems like a relatively small number actually need waivers. JMHO...:)
 
My DS was qualified without any problem...he's never been to the emergency room and didn't have anything notable to report on the disclosures. He does wear glasses, so we weren't quite sure that he would pass that with flying colors, but he did. Fact is, we have a large family and by the time he came along we had been thru all other illnesses and other scenarios with the older kids - he likely benefitted from a lack of focus on his health and well-being by both parents :oops: But alas; he survived, and even prospered with his once a year physical and (of course) ALL HIS SHOTS!!!!
Also, as my wife and I have discussed this topic thru the years, we have observed a propensity of parents (and subsequently their children) to think every little thing that happens requires a Dr. or ER visit. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
I wonder how many candidates (ROTC/SAs/OCS) are DoDMERB qualified without needing a waiver (that is, they make the DoDI 6130.03 requirements). Seems to me that this percentage would be quite low considering the number of people on here with DQs and waivers.

There is data published annually by the Accessions Medical Standard Analysis and Research Activity.

My memory is fuzzy in terms of whether the data includes DODMERB (officer accessions). I know it does include enlisted accessions (generally via MEPS). You (or the group here) can decide if the data is externally valid for an officer accessions group.

In the aggregate calculated over several years, the AMSARA data shows about a 15% DQ rate.

If course, once DQ, you can still assess with a waiver.
 
My DS was qualified without any problem...he's never been to the emergency room and didn't have anything notable to report on the disclosures. He does wear glasses, so we weren't quite sure that he would pass that with flying colors, but he did. Fact is, we have a large family and by the time he came along we had been thru all other illnesses and other scenarios with the older kids - he likely benefitted from a lack of focus on his health and well-being by both parents :oops: But alas; he survived, and even prospered with his once a year physical and (of course) ALL HIS SHOTS!!!!
Also, as my wife and I have discussed this topic thru the years, we have observed a propensity of parents (and subsequently their children) to think every little thing that happens requires a Dr. or ER visit. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

This resonates with me. Laughed at the ‘lack of focus’. I think by the time the last one rolls around in a bigger family, a parent can also almost ‘diagnose/doctor’ them up yourself, too. I can detect an ear infection a mile away. And a little spit and some duct tape will fix that ‘broken finger’ right up!!
 
Over the years, I have had very few candidates that have medical issues. I suspect that it appears to be more common among Board participants because they are often looking for answers/guidance on how to deal with DODMERB issues .
 
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