Scheduling DODMERB Exam

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I turned in my USCGA application last week. Does anyone know when I should expect to get an email back to schedule dodmerb?
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Just wondering how long others have waited for the email to schedule DoDMERB. DD submitted her application at the end of November and hasn't heard anything yet. The application on Bear's Den is still showing incomplete. When she asked her AO, he said it "all looked good" and that was it. Nothing further. Two months and no email re: DoDMERB as well as application not marked complete yet. Does this sound right? Like I said, she did reach out her to AO, but it still seems like things should have moved along by now.
 
Your DD, not parents, should contact Shannon in Admissions:wiggle:
 
MullenLE said:
Your DD, not parents, should contact Shannon in Admissions:wiggle:
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I've never contacted anybody at the USCGA (?). 100% of the communication has been her. She isn't on this forum, that's why I'm asking here.

So bypassing her AO at this point is OK? She was under the impression he was her contact person with her application.
 
Rog. Thx:)

The AO is the contact person...Shannon is the medical person. Contact AO again and if necessary, ask to speak with Shannon:wiggle:
 
Not everyone goes to DoDMERB. USCGA has a smaller budget for that so they like to see if candidates are sent to DoDMERB on another SA's dime. If they're really interested and the candidate wasn't sent by another SA's, then they'll send you.
 
retiredradar - Not exactly. The Services...in this case, USCGA, do NOT pay for DoDMERB exams. They also don't have "direct" visibility on what other SAs have been applied to by any applicant:wiggle:
 
MullenLE said:
retiredradar - Not exactly. The Services...in this case, USCGA, do NOT pay for DoDMERB exams. They also don't have "direct" visibility on what other SAs have been applied to by any applicant:wiggle:
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Good to know. Thanks
 
My DS was just offered April 1st conditional. Submitted his application right at the deadline - but he was never contacted about his DoDMERB - now we are trying to figure out how to get it done - and it's Saturday the 2nd! Any advise?
 
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JD68 said:
My DS was just offered April 1st conditional. Submitted his application right at the deadline - but he was never contacted about his DoDMERB - now we are trying to figure out how to get it done - and it's Saturday the 2nd! Any advise?
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I would contact DoDMERB. Or contact user MulleLE- he has a post above in this thread and knowledgeable of everything DoDMERB.
 
JD68 said:
My DS was just offered April 1st conditional. Submitted his application right at the deadline - but he was never contacted about his DoDMERB - now we are trying to figure out how to get it done - and it's Saturday the 2nd! Any advise?
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Often that first email goes to SPAM. It is possible your son missed it. He should check his SPAM folder although it may have aged out by now.
 
My DD just set up her DoDMERB appointments yesterday, as she was offered a conditional appointment on 4/1. Medical is on 4/11 but the earliest her vision could be scheduled was 5/5. Her AO said to just worry about the medical exam but Shannon told her to try to get an earlier vision appointment. Unfortunately CIV won't approve her request to change vision providers so she's stuck with that 5/5 date. Is she ok as long as she attends the appointments before the 5/15 deadline or is she at risk for losing her appointment?
 
USCGAKENN26 said:
My DD just set up her DoDMERB appointments yesterday, as she was offered a conditional appointment on 4/1. Medical is on 4/11 but the earliest her vision could be scheduled was 5/5. Her AO said to just worry about the medical exam but Shannon told her to try to get an earlier vision appointment. Unfortunately CIV won't approve her request to change vision providers so she's stuck with that 5/5 date. Is she ok as long as she attends the appointments before the 5/15 deadline or is she at risk for losing her appointment?
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The tricky part is that DODMERB won't evaluate her file until both tests are done. So if she is DQ'd for anything or needs a remedial, there isn't much time left. It is odd that they won't let her change vision providers. What if you offer to pay for the vision test yourself (since it would not be the doctor they selected)? You might also ask in the DODMERB forum and Larry Mullen might respond and might be able to help out.
 
ProudMom7 said:
The tricky part is that DODMERB won't evaluate her file until both tests are done. So if she is DQ'd for anything or needs a remedial, there isn't much time left. It is odd that they won't let her change vision providers. What if you offer to pay for the vision test yourself (since it would not be the doctor they selected)? You might also ask in the DODMERB forum and Larry Mullen might respond and might be able to help out.
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CIV stated that since the provider they listed is closest to her zip code they can’t change it. They did, however, let her know that she can try different zip codes to see if there are providers that she can see elsewhere (which would be further away from us). We have an appointment with her ophthalmologist scheduled for this Friday but they’re obviously not an approved provider. It’s really frustrating that the options seem so minimal. I told her to reach out to Larry Mullen to get his thoughts.
 
So is it true that CGA will not schedule DODMERB until the complete application is received? Or is there a threshold of info that triggers DODMERB? USMMA tells me they need SAT scores and transcripts and that initiates DODMERB.
 
Pmaclax said:
So is it true that CGA will not schedule DODMERB until the complete application is received? Or is there a threshold of info that triggers DODMERB? USMMA tells me they need SAT scores and transcripts and that initiates DODMERB.
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I believe that would be true. My daughter's DodMERB was initiated when meeting the threshold of requirements on her USMMA app. Then, a week or 2 later, as soon as she submitted her CGA app, the USCGA was listed in her DodMERB portal as well.
 
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