DD received appointment in January. Wavier denied on Friday because of medication. It's a low dose medication that she is tapering off of but still needs. She is a track runner and meets recruitment times, and has been conversing with the coaches. Sounds like they have to get the waiver first. We initially provided letter from doctor, medical records, and letter from my daughter before the waiver denial. We aren't sure what to do about the rebuttal process because everything has already been provided, and the medication isn't going to go away at this point.
Medication Rebuttal
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Yes, I have been looking - but don't see anything specifically about allowing medications.
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Real question: How did she get an appointment before receiving a waiver (or not) for a medication she is currently taking? Something seems amiss to me?
I’m sorry idk anything about rebuttals.
I’m sorry idk anything about rebuttals.
It's very unfortunate, but I've seen on this forum it's happened to some others as well.
USAFA does “conditional appointments”. Think of it as a step beyond an LOA - can actually accept appointment in the portal, get the shiny BFE, etc. on the admissions site, it is offered when a nom has been obtained and the only outstanding piece is the medical.
But really, everything is conditional until I-Day.
That's probably because most of these medications are for ADD, ADHD, depression, and the like. Those will generally be a hard no, and for very good reasons. Different meds have different amount of times you have to be off of them. Each case lives and dies on its own merits. Follow the rebuttal process and see where it leads.
There was a situation last year where a cadet was granted a medical waiver, made it through I-day, and started training. During BCT it was discovered the waiver was issued in error and the cadet was subsequently disenrolled. It is extremely rare, but has happened.
This is an odd medication for low blood pressure. High blood pressure meds seem to be allowed.
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Mostly, DQs are not for the medication itself, but for the underlying medical condition that is causing the need for the medication. Has the underlying condition been addressed?
Yes, we specifically heard from the waiver authority and it's the medication, not the condition that is the problem.