My Son has received a principal nomination from his Senator and is in the process of finishing his application to the USNA. I am assuming that means he is a good candidate and if there are medical issues that arise, he might be able to apply for a waiver? I am wondering what is the preferred process for us to undergo further testing to definitively answer the questions he will be asked regarding allergies once he schedules his physical. He had blood tests in the past for IgE levels of peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, etc. (standard testing) but nothing like a full workup for a true diagnosis or to be ruled out for a true allergy. He has never had any sort of severe reaction to food but it could be an issue. Should I pursue this now with a local allergist or wait until he goes for his physical? I'd like to get ahead but is this the correct way to proceed and do I need to take him to a specialist who is familiar with the service academies and the DOD MERB criteria? Thank you very much.