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Mustang2008

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Medical Standards for appointment state no history of eczema after age 12. But then I read that Navy and USAF have their own age cutoffs of 9 and 8 respectively...So how does that play out? Approved, or DQ’d and go through waiver process?

Thank you for any insight?
 
Only DoDMERB has the authority to qualify or disqualify applicants into the military Services: This is the standard we apply:

"d. History of atopic dermatitis or eczema after the 12th birthday. History of residual or recurrent lesions in characteristic areas (face, neck, antecubital or popliteal fossae, occasionally wrists and hands).":wiggle:
 
Our honor and privilege to serve:wiggle:
 
MullenLE said:
Only DoDMERB has the authority to qualify or disqualify applicants into the military Services: This is the standard we apply:

"d. History of atopic dermatitis or eczema after the 12th birthday. History of residual or recurrent lesions in characteristic areas (face, neck, antecubital or popliteal fossae, occasionally wrists and hands).":wiggle:
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I understand each case would be considered individually, but are there specific factors that quantify "history"? Referral to a dermatologist? Prescription medication? Severity of lesions? Thank you for your time and willingness to share your knowledge.
 
PT Doc = Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes. - - Our honor and privilege to serve :wiggle:
 
So if I had all those things (referral to a dermatologist, prescription medication) would the odds of a waiver be nil? Or do you factor in frequency too? This is really concerning to me since I had both of these when I was 13 but it's never came up since, I would really hate to be DQ'ed for something so far back.
 
18. “What if” type questions -

In almost all cases, DoDMERB will NOT render a determination off of what you, a parent, an advocate, etc., writes to me.

DoDMERB, the Services, nor anyone in DoD are authorized to recommend treatments; therapies; surgeries; medication use/stop use; etc. Those decisions are strictly between the applicants and their physicians. In order to obtain an “official answer (DoDMERB determination/waiver decision),” you must apply and go through the process. This allows the reviewing authorities to review existing records AND to order additional consult(s), test(s), and/or request additional information from the applicant.

The only guarantee is: If there is NO application, you will be guaranteed to NOT receive medical clearance. In all cases, we highly recommend that you apply to more than one Service Academy, ROTC program, and civilian opportunity. While that may require more activity on the applicant’s behalf, it also broadens the opportunities, should you not be offered your first, second, or subsequent choices.

The reason we have a requirement for a medical history and exam is for DoDMERB to evaluate those actual results and THEN make determinations of whether more consult(s), test(s), and/or information will be required. We certainly understand the dilemma from your perspective, but please be patient and understand the issue from ours. We need to evaluate the actual history and exam results before rendering any type of determination. More often than not, what applicants, parents, advocates, and friends “think” is the medical issue, is not the “confirmed” medical issue at all.


We also can’t “speculate” what decisions will be rendered by the waiver authorities. They are totally independent from DoDMERB and make decisions based on their Service, program, training, and experience.:bounce1:
 
I can't say I'm surprised, I should've known my question was far too similar to a "what if" or "chance me":). However the paragraph prompted another question: can I be disqualified from one program but not from another? I'd always assumed a DQ went across the board (ROTC and academy), but based on the response it sounds like I could be DQ'ed from an academy and get the OK for an ROTC, or vice-versa. Is that right?
 
Excessive worry????:rockon::help:

The ONLY way someone can be DQ for one program and not another, is with some vision issues. Can someone be WAIVER GRANTED for one and DENIED for another? Absolutely!:benny monkeysmilies:
 
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