Under Medical Waiver Review

2024candidate said:
I actually have a question going off this post -- My waiver process has been initiated by USNA. I always hear that it can take 2 weeks to 6 months. Does that mean 2 weeks to 6 months after they request it or after you're DQ'd?
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It doesn't matter. The real point is that it can take a very very long time, not that the clock starts ticking on some given date. Once you accept that, the start date no longer matters.
 
So the Naval Academy has initiated the waiver process before any noms. We are to provide some additional surgeon's notes and provide an ENT's treatment plan and all notes. Prayers lifted and fingers crossed.
 
Sad day for my DS and really whole household since we’re so invested. Found out today his medical waiver was denied after months of additional tests and waiting. The only bright side is we now know and can go forward with other plans.
Good luck to the many still waiting and those that have already received appointments.
 
Praying Midshipman Mom said:
Sad day for my DS and really whole household since we’re so invested. Found out today his medical waiver was denied after months of additional tests and waiting. The only bright side is we now know and can go forward with other plans.
Good luck to the many still waiting and those that have already received appointments.
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Did you DS have an LOA? May I ask what his waiver was for? Just curious as we’re awaiting a waiver too.
 
Praying Midshipman Mom said:
Sad day for my DS and really whole household since we’re so invested. Found out today his medical waiver was denied after months of additional tests and waiting. The only bright side is we now know and can go forward with other plans.
Good luck to the many still waiting and those that have already received appointments.
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I'm so very sorry for your DS and your entire family. This process is so long and can be so heartbreaking. At least you know that everything you could have done was completed and it just wasn't the right time. I'm sure your DS has other opportunities and may look back at this and be grateful he was given another path.
 
Too much stuff for me to sort through here. Whomever has a question, pls restate it here succinctly and I'll reply :groupwave:

HERE'S THE QUESTION: xxxxxxxxxx
 
MullenLE said:
Too much stuff for me to sort through here. Whomever has a question, pls restate it here succinctly and I'll reply :groupwave:

HERE'S THE QUESTION: xxxxxxxxxx
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Is it more rare that someone with an LOA gets a waiver rejected?
 
JBS100 said:
PS... I’m so sorry for you. Have you thought about appealing it?
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Folks, to be clear ...there is not an Appeals process. By definition, the need for a waiver means that you are not medically qualified in the first place. The Service Academy has the discretion to waive some (but certainly not all) disqualifying conditions. The key word is "discretion," there is no right to a waiver.
 
The LOA will not save you or put you ahead in the line for a waiver, even if passing medical is the only condition of the LOA.
You either get the waiver, or you don't.
 
hopefulnjmom said:
I'm so very sorry for your DS and your entire family. This process is so long and can be so heartbreaking. At least you know that everything you could have done was completed and it just wasn't the right time. I'm sure your DS has other opportunities and may look back at this and be grateful he was given another path.
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Thank you
 
FACTS:

1. The LOA is the trigger for the USNA medical team to review an applicant's case for medical waiver consideration.
2. No LOA, no review for medical waiver consideration - An Admissions decision.
3. An LOA does not guarantee the outcome of a medical waiver --- LOA's are issued by Admissions. Medical waivers are determined by the Supt, based on medical recommendations from his team.
 
A1Janitor said:
Did USNA start the waiver process?

Last year they gave 14 waivers. By law they are allowed 2% max - so no more than approximately 24.
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Yes, and they declined. They said he was qualified in all other areas in the letter. I understand they save them for athletes mostly, so I don't know. He is qualified for USMA and we are waiting for the BFE fingers crossed. He Does Have Plan B options.
 
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mkgoswick said:
Yes, and they declined. They said he was qualified in all other areas in the letter. I understand they save them for athletes mostly, so I don't know. He is qualified for USMA and we are waiting for the BFE fingers crossed. He did get both Army and AirForce scholarships and Citadel and VMI are great options.
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That isn’t necessarily true. My son isn’t an athlete ... and the few others of the 14 that got the waiver aren’t either. But that could be more based on the year in question (or the other 11 were athletes).

Keep in mind that admissions says a denial in one year doesn’t mean it would be a denial in the next year if he wants to reapply.

Sounds like he has great options. Good luck whatever path he takes.
 
A1Janitor said:
That isn’t necessarily true. My son isn’t an athlete ... and the few others of the 14 that got the waiver aren’t either. But that could be more based on the year in question (or the other 11 were athletes).

Keep in mind that admissions says a denial in one year doesn’t mean it would be a denial in the next year if he wants to reapply.

It sounds like he has great options. Good luck whatever path he takes.
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True, his SAT's and GPA are great, but not perfect. He was an Eagle Scout and Chief Petty Officer in Sea Cadets. His ACT was not stellar, and he is in the IB Programe and takes AP classes too. It's so crazy competative, but he does have great options.
 
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