Hello, I was diagnosed with a systolic murmur when I was 12 years old at a sports physical. I had an echocardiogram done that confirmed it a week after as well. I was told that it was mild and an innocent murmur. I was cleared to play contact sports and haven’t had any trouble. I haven’t had any medical treatment because of it. No one had heard it since in the 4 or 5 sports physicals I’ve had. My question is will I be DQ for ARTOC because of this condition? If so what are the chances of a waiver? Thank you for your time.
Systolic Murmur DQ?
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I just responded to a similar post about a different condition. It looks like you are already a candidate and have completed the application process. I am assuming that you filled out the questionnaire truthfully. If you answered yes to any question related to the described condition, I would expect you to get some questions. Nothing you can do now, your DoDMERB process will start once you are selected to receive a scholarship. In the mean time, read as much as you can on the DoDMERB process and prepare for the journey.
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Murmurs are abnormal. An echocardiogram is ordered when heard on exam or there’s a history, to determine “if” the murmur is abnormal for that specific applicant or is abnormal variant.
That is a general premise. Each is evaluated indeed a case by case basis.
Hit “Questions about the process.”
Paragraphs 11-21 discuss the waiver process.
That is a general premise. Each is evaluated indeed a case by case basis.
Hit “Questions about the process.”
Paragraphs 11-21 discuss the waiver process.