LOA but medical DQ

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TFiscool

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Hi. So today I just received an LOA, but I am currently medically disqualified. I was just wondering for anyone who is/was in a similar boat as me, how long did it take for them to start the waiver process and how long did it take. I was disqualified for VCD, but I haven’t had symptoms in years.
 
I’m in the same position as you. LOA was given on March 1st, nothing regarding a waiver yet. There is another thread somewhere on here with more data about people with an LOA to USNA, but still no waiver requested. You are not alone.
 
Each case is handled on it’s own. Individually. You best information will come in the DODMERB forum, via contacting DD Mullen. He is quick, thorough, and can answer, vs speculate.

Some things are not ultimately waiverable. Some things have already had the allowed waivers filled. Some things ultimately receive a waiver and an appointment is extended.
 
TFiscool said:
Hi. So today I just received an LOA, but I am currently medically disqualified. I was just wondering for anyone who is/was in a similar boat as me, how long did it take for them to start the waiver process and how long did it take. I was disqualified for VCD, but I haven’t had symptoms in years.
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I was in a similar situation with you. I had an LOA with a medical DQ and recently ended up receiving an appointment. I can give you some more details about my waiver timeline if you want to private message me!
 
Keep in mind that one candidate's waiver timeline has zero bearing on any other candidate. Some waivers only require an admissions decision. For example, colorblindness is what it is . . . there's not much need for a individualized review. USNA just has to decide whether to offer the appointment. For most medical conditions, medical folks have to review the medical paperwork and decide whether the condition allows full service upon graduation (waiver more likely) or limited options upon graduation (waiver less likely). If the latter category, USNA has to decide how many of those candidates it will accept in a given year. All of the above takes time.

Finally, there is the general matter of a queue. There are lots of records to review and a limited number of people. If yours is first in line, you MAY get an earlier decision. That doesn't mean your decision will be more favorable.
 
USCGA LOA mid-December, USNA LOA given on February 4th, medical DQ in November and have been in the waiver process for USNA, USCGA, and NROTC since then. Waiver for USCGA on March 4th. (Hopefully the last) AMI for USNA was given March 15 and is Under Review. NROTC AMI will be turned in soon.

Everyone's process is different, focus on what you can right now- AMI, grades, spending time with family friends and pets, and RUNNING.
 
TFiscool said:
Believe me, I‘ve been doing plenty of running :) average 50-60 miles a week.
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Why are you running so much? In preparation for this summer?

Unless you have been a long time distance runner and have competent coaches and supervision, I would be very careful about running an average of 10 miles per day 6 to 7 days per week. Overuse and running too much can have serious injury consequences just like the consequences from a lack of preparation.
 
TheRightStuff said:
Why are you running so much? In preparation for this summer?

Unless you have been a long time distance runner and have competent coaches and supervision, I would be very careful about running an average of 10 miles per day 6 to 7 days per week. Overuse and running too much can have serious injury consequences just like the consequences from a lack of preparation.
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I’ve been running at a competitive level on my high school cross country and track teams for many years and have had this mileage, maybe slightly less, for about 3 years now. I have yet to get injured so fingers crossed it will stay the same for these last couple months!
 
TFiscool said:
I’ve been running at a competitive level on my high school cross country and track teams for many years and have had this mileage, maybe slightly less, for about 3 years now. I have yet to get injured so fingers crossed it will stay the same for these last couple months!
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What are your times for cross country? My sons friend averaged that. He was at states every year for track and cross country.
 
TheRightStuff said:
Why are you running so much? In preparation for this summer?

Unless you have been a long time distance runner and have competent coaches and supervision, I would be very careful about running an average of 10 miles per day 6 to 7 days per week. Overuse and running too much can have serious injury consequences just like the consequences from a lack of preparation.
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What would you recommend? (aleady know about Stew Smith)
 
Hey there, I was in your exact same situation four months ago. My DQ was a different condition from VCD, so I can't really speak about timeframes or AMIs or anything like that. Keep in mind that waivers are handled on a case-by-case basis. My general advice would be to focus on what you can control. I often worried about my waiver situation and nothing good came from it. Keep up your fitness, keep working hard, and enjoy the rest of your senior year!
 
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