NROTC dodmerb problem

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Falcon51

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Im just starting my dodmerb process for an NROTC scholarship and came across a minor issue I have that could potentially DQ me. Its a thyroglossal duct cyst that was deemed harmless and hasnt affected me at all my whole life since it was diagnosed at around age 5. On the Dodmerb DQ list, it is there, which worries me because it literally has no effect on me and it would be really disappointing to get DQ for such a minor issue. If I am potentially disqualified, will it be a challenge to get a waiver for that?
 
As you said, it's deemed harmless and hasn't affected you. Getting a waiver, if DQ'd, shouldn't be a problem. The waiver process is different per applicant, so answering the question of whether or not a waiver will be hard to get is near impossible.
 
Falcon51 said:
Im just starting my dodmerb process for an NROTC scholarship and came across a minor issue I have that could potentially DQ me. Its a thyroglossal duct cyst that was deemed harmless and hasnt affected me at all my whole life since it was diagnosed at around age 5. On the Dodmerb DQ list, it is there, which worries me because it literally has no effect on me and it would be really disappointing to get DQ for such a minor issue. If I am potentially disqualified, will it be a challenge to get a waiver for that?
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Don't lie
 
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mols.cast8 said:
you know what they say, don't tell the dodmerb what they don't need to know. If you had a medical issue that wasn't severe AKA meds, 10 years ago and it hasn't been back, don't tell them lol. I learned that the hard way. I'm not saying to lie, I'm just saying don't be spilling all of your unnecessary medical info
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This is very questionable advice to give or consider in the long term. Withholding facts is the same as lying in the eyes of the military, because you sign that medical form saying you have been truthful and complete. Sure you might get away with them not finding out about something you withhold for the NROTC exam, but what about the many other exams you will go through in your military career? When it is discovered and you say "Oh I've had that for years no big deal" will they believe you? If they do, how well do you think that will go over that you have left out medical information? Mols.cast8, I see that you are going to USNA Foundation and just starting the adulting thing, so I understand you are learning. I would recommend you consider that the first word of the US Navy core values is Honor. Is withholding medical information and instructing a fellow future Midshipman to do the same follow that core value?

To the OP, Be smart..Be honest. If they do ask for additional medical information, just do what they ask. It is all you can do. It sounds like it is a minor issue if you have had it for most of your life and it doesn't effect you. Try not to stress about it, and you will be OK. What sounds like a benign cyst is alot different than a peanut allergy or replacement joint as far as getting a waiver.
 
Remember…MHS Genesis (the new all-DoD healthcare medical records platform) reaches out and vacuums up medical records for all branches of the military…this has been a contributing factor in the enlisted recruiting crisis; MEPS is DQ’ing enlistment applicants for non-disclosure during the screening process.
 
Ihavenoidea said:
This is very questionable advice to give or consider in the long term. Withholding facts is the same as lying in the eyes of the military, because you sign that medical form saying you have been truthful and complete. Sure you might get away with them not finding out about something you withhold for the NROTC exam, but what about the many other exams you will go through in your military career? When it is discovered and you say "Oh I've had that for years no big deal" will they believe you? If they do, how well do you think that will go over that you have left out medical information? Mols.cast8, I see that you are going to USNA Foundation and just starting the adulting thing, so I understand you are learning. I would recommend you consider that the first word of the US Navy core values is Honor. Is withholding medical information and instructing a fellow future Midshipman to do the same follow that core value?

To the OP, Be smart..Be honest. If they do ask for additional medical information, just do what they ask. It is all you can do. It sounds like it is a minor issue if you have had it for most of your life and it doesn't affect you. Try not to stress about it, and you will be OK. What sounds like a benign cyst is alot different than a peanut allergy or replacement joint as far as getting a waiver.
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To add: if the issue truly is NBD, there is a process that allows for that. Dont be afraid to go though it. If the condition is important, there is a reason. And that’s also important.

Don’t withhold info.

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