Good evening,
A bit new to the forum so excuse my lack of terminology that may or may not occur.
For a little background, I am a senior who received a 4 year AROTC scholarship and a 4 year NROTC scholarship. However, I was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. This was around I was 11, and have had zero history of anaphylaxis and was never prescribed an epi-pen. The way I found out? My mom had a "hunch." No allergic reaction or dramatic rush to the hospital. Nothing. Being the rebellious son I always was, I didn't really avoid peanuts throughout my life and never have had any reactions to them.
After reading many of the (scary) posts on this forum regarding the automatic DQ, I noticed that there was a possibility of a waiver if the candidate could pass a supervised peanut challenge. So, I got tested again in january to see what I could do to mitigate this being a problem in the future.
While I did test positive initially for peanuts, the doctor observed that I was not reacting whatsoever to small doses of peanuts and then scheduled a full peanut challenge a few months later.
Now, today, I ate 20 peanuts in front of an allergist with no reaction and a certifying document to boot. The document certifies that I am capable of consuming excessive amounts of peanuts and do not need a restricted diet. I understand that the Army is more "reasonable" when it comes to allergy waivers, but I have not heard much about NROTC. My dodmerb exam is on Friday, and I am wondering if there is a chance that the peanut challenge will be enough to get me qualified initially despite my childhood medical history. Should I bring the document? Or wait until a waiver or remedial is requested?
Before anyone decides to jump down my throat about reading the other posts on this forum regarding this topic, I have read them plenty. Almost to the point where it has gotten unhealthy. I am just wondering if anyone has had any recent success with allergy waivers after a full oral challenge. I called Concorde, and they essentially said just bring the document and hope for the best. If anyone has any previous experience or advice that would be more than appreciated.
A bit new to the forum so excuse my lack of terminology that may or may not occur.
For a little background, I am a senior who received a 4 year AROTC scholarship and a 4 year NROTC scholarship. However, I was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. This was around I was 11, and have had zero history of anaphylaxis and was never prescribed an epi-pen. The way I found out? My mom had a "hunch." No allergic reaction or dramatic rush to the hospital. Nothing. Being the rebellious son I always was, I didn't really avoid peanuts throughout my life and never have had any reactions to them.
After reading many of the (scary) posts on this forum regarding the automatic DQ, I noticed that there was a possibility of a waiver if the candidate could pass a supervised peanut challenge. So, I got tested again in january to see what I could do to mitigate this being a problem in the future.
While I did test positive initially for peanuts, the doctor observed that I was not reacting whatsoever to small doses of peanuts and then scheduled a full peanut challenge a few months later.
Now, today, I ate 20 peanuts in front of an allergist with no reaction and a certifying document to boot. The document certifies that I am capable of consuming excessive amounts of peanuts and do not need a restricted diet. I understand that the Army is more "reasonable" when it comes to allergy waivers, but I have not heard much about NROTC. My dodmerb exam is on Friday, and I am wondering if there is a chance that the peanut challenge will be enough to get me qualified initially despite my childhood medical history. Should I bring the document? Or wait until a waiver or remedial is requested?
Before anyone decides to jump down my throat about reading the other posts on this forum regarding this topic, I have read them plenty. Almost to the point where it has gotten unhealthy. I am just wondering if anyone has had any recent success with allergy waivers after a full oral challenge. I called Concorde, and they essentially said just bring the document and hope for the best. If anyone has any previous experience or advice that would be more than appreciated.
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