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Hi all,
I received a Conditional Letter of Appointment on Feb 14 contingent upon my medical qualification.
Unfortunately I need a medical waiver for a shoulder subluxation which happened a little over two years ago.
I got an email about a week ago saying my file was ready to be reviewed by the doctor but nothing since then.
I have an appointment set up with the doctor who treated me originally so that he can certify no evident damage and a complete heal etc.
Is there more I should be doing? Will the academy take a letter from that doctor?
 
No
If you want to submit a letter....you send it to DoDMERB...NOT the Academy...
 
During this time last year, I had to request waivers for a couple of conditions. The process was quite long, but I found that being proactive through email and over the phone helped push the waiver requests along. On multiple instances my paperwork was lost or hung up, and talking to people was the only thing that got it moving again.
You can read more about my past situation on old threads on this account. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
 
Though skylarj1776 is correct, DoDMERB is only operating via emails at this juncture due to the COVID-19 situation and our staffing. Our people are teleworking, but we can assist a far greater number of folks via email, than by phone. Emails may be sent to the DoDMERB HelpDesk (usaf.usafa.dodmerb.mbx.helpdesk@mail.mil)
 
Deputy Chief Mullen, I am new to this forum and am seeking information on my waiver process. I received an Letter of Assurance from the Naval Academy before Christmas time and need a waiver for a stress fracture I had in my back two years ago (which I am completely healed from). The Air Force Academy gave me a waiver for this condition back in December. When should I hear about my Naval Academy waiver? I called the Office biweekly up until they closed because of COVID-19 and my last few calls gave me the same result- my file was ready to be reviewed by the Doctor. I am sure I am one of hundreds of waivers but is there any way to know if I at least have a good chance of getting one from USNA considering USAFA gave me one? Thanks in advance.
 
Deputy Chief Mullen, I am also new to this forum and am also seeking information for my own waiver process. I have been DQed from the national AFROTC scholarship due to the use of sleep aid medication in the last year and a history of anxiety. The sleep aid medication is only used as needed-- this was stated in my physical. As for the anxiety, it was situational, and I had a diagnosis forced upon me. My primary care physician has since cleared me. I recognize that, since I put these things in my physical, they have to be considered for disqualification. I was just wondering-- is there anything I personally can do proactively to get a waiver? Thank you for your reply.
 
You will be automatically considered for a medical waiver.

If the waiver authority requires anything from you PRIOR to them rendering their decision, they will request it via the DoDMERB website. Guessing whether they will/won't and what they might requests, is pure speculation. :wiggle:
 
MullenLE said:
You will be automatically considered for a medical waiver.

If the waiver authority requires anything from you PRIOR to them rendering their decision, they will request it via the DoDMERB website. Guessing whether they will/won't and what they might requests, is pure speculation. :wiggle:
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Hi, Chief Deputy Mullen. I am also quite new to this forum but I have done some digging. I have gotten a LOA from USMA but I got DQ in DD for having "History of acute allergic reaction to fish, crustaceans, shellfish, peanuts, or tree nuts" and a "History of anaphylaxis". However, I have never used any epi pens and I can eat some nuts without having a reaction--usually when I have a reaction, I only get small discomforts in my throat. I am going to check in with an allergy doctor next week to see if I still have those allergies. I was wondering if there is a certain allergy "reaction" that I must fall under in order to get a waiver? Like only having mild allergies that go away in a couple of minutes. And what do you think my chance of a waiver is? Thank you!
 
jpan_ said:
Hi, Chief Deputy Mullen. I am also quite new to this forum but I have done some digging. I have gotten a LOA from USMA but I got DQ in DD for having "History of acute allergic reaction to fish, crustaceans, shellfish, peanuts, or tree nuts" and a "History of anaphylaxis". However, I have never used any epi pens and I can eat some nuts without having a reaction--usually when I have a reaction, I only get small discomforts in my throat. I am going to check in with an allergy doctor next week to see if I still have those allergies. I was wondering if there is a certain allergy "reaction" that I must fall under in order to get a waiver? Like only having mild allergies that go away in a couple of minutes. And what do you think my chance of a waiver is? Thank you!
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He has retired and doesn’t show up here anymore. We hope that changes.

He also wouldn’t know about chances of waivers.
 
jpan_ said:
Hi, Chief Deputy Mullen. I am also quite new to this forum but I have done some digging. I have gotten a LOA from USMA but I got DQ in DD for having "History of acute allergic reaction to fish, crustaceans, shellfish, peanuts, or tree nuts" and a "History of anaphylaxis". However, I have never used any epi pens and I can eat some nuts without having a reaction--usually when I have a reaction, I only get small discomforts in my throat. I am going to check in with an allergy doctor next week to see if I still have those allergies. I was wondering if there is a certain allergy "reaction" that I must fall under in order to get a waiver? Like only having mild allergies that go away in a couple of minutes. And what do you think my chance of a waiver is? Thank you!
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It's possible you have oral allergy syndrome which isn't a issue. You should get a waiver for that.

From what you describe, it's hard to tell which nuts (peanuts?) you're allergic to and what is your reaction. The most definitive way is to do an oral food challenge. Your allergist/immunologist should be able to state that you can eat an unlimited amount of peanuts without a reaction (or maybe describe a mild reaction) AND you are not required to carry an epi-pen.

Again, an OFC is the only way to prove your reaction. If your allergist/immunologist is concerned about putting you through an OFC because of the reaction he/she thinks you will have, then you're toast. That indicates you're going to get an anaphylactic reaction.
 
GoCubbies said:
It's possible you have oral allergy syndrome which isn't a issue. You should get a waiver for that.

From what you describe, it's hard to tell which nuts (peanuts?) you're allergic to and what is your reaction. The most definitive way is to do an oral food challenge. Your allergist/immunologist should be able to state that you can eat an unlimited amount of peanuts without a reaction (or maybe describe a mild reaction) AND you are not required to carry an epi-pen.

Again, an OFC is the only way to prove your reaction. If your allergist/immunologist is concerned about putting you through an OFC because of the reaction he/she thinks you will have, then you're toast. That indicates you're going to get an anaphylactic reaction.
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I am currently allergic to tree nuts. However, last week, I did a OFC for peanuts by myself and for some reason I didn't have any reactions! So basically I can eat peanuts now. But tree nuts are still a no go. I cough a bit but after a bit I'm completely fine. I'm going to go consult with a allergist next Thursday and hopefully do a OFC.
 
MullenLE said:
No
If you want to submit a letter....you send it to DoDMERB...NOT the Academy...
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Question for you Sir, AMI has been posted by DOBMERB since August 16th for waiver authority to review (USMA). Is there a normal cycle., ie., in what month are answers usually sent to applicants?
 
USMA2026TX said:
Question for you Sir, AMI has been posted by DOBMERB since August 16th for waiver authority to review (USMA). Is there a normal cycle., ie., in what month are answers usually sent to applicants?
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Mr. Mullen retired, and hasn’t been here in nearly 10 months.

Also - he was involved in the dqs, not waiver authorities.
 
USMA2026TX said:
Question for you Sir, AMI has been posted by DOBMERB since August 16th for waiver authority to review (USMA). Is there a normal cycle., ie., in what month are answers usually sent to applicants?
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USMA states their waiver review process takes 90-120 days.
 
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