First off let me apologize in advance: I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for me, but I don't know where to go. I am trying to join the Navy as an enlisted, but was DQ'd at MEPS for rosacea. I submitted a waiver with a note from a dermatologist denying any such skin conditions. All the information I can find suggests that rosacea isn't even a disqualifier. My doctor was stunned that I was DQ'd for this as well as the fact that the meps doctor thought I has rosacea in the first place. Aside from sending a letter and making phone calls to anybody that I think might be able to help, I don't know what else to do. Is this really the end of the road?
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Rosacea Waiver denied for the Navy.
Extremely mild. My cheeks were a little red, that's it. They were more red when I saw the dermatologist, who said it was just my complexion.
How severe is the rosacea that your MEPS doctor pointed out?
I have a tiny bit of rosacea also on the my cheeks. There should be absolutely no problem going through DoDMERB/MEPS (someone correct me if i'm wrong)
I've been told it might DQ me from a specific job in the military (job with flight masks/oxygen masks/etc) but other than that, it shouldn't be an issue...
I've been told it might DQ me from a specific job in the military (job with flight masks/oxygen masks/etc) but other than that, it shouldn't be an issue...
My recruiter and his chief were also shocked that I was DQ'd in the first place. Is there any hope in contacting my Congressmen or sending a letter to recruit command to overturn the waiver decision?I have a tiny bit of rosacea also on the my cheeks. There should be absolutely no problem going through DoDMERB/MEPS (someone correct me if i'm wrong)
I've been told it might DQ me from a specific job in the military (job with flight masks/oxygen masks/etc) but other than that, it shouldn't be an issue...
I think you're right. I'll try all my other leads first.I am by no means an expert but I would hesitate to contact a congressman unless/until you have exhausted every remedy or appeal available to you.