Under Waiver for Review- what steps should I take?

emmarose

emmarose

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Hey Everyone,

I was selected for an AROTC scholarship for this fall when I will be a freshman. AROTC is an excellent opportunity and something I am so excited about. :)

However, DODMERB disqualified me because of my history of anemia and a recent blood test which shows that my hemoglobin levels are just barely up to the standard to be considered healthy and not anemic. The anemia used to be a big problem for me a few years ago but I have not had trouble with it since the problem was resolved. Although I do not have any symptoms and am completely physically competent, the blood test was a huge red flag for DoDMERB. I bike 12 miles to work five days a week for a demanding landscaping job that gets me overtime. I never get get chest pain, extreme fatigue, dizziness or any other symptom of anemia. I am completely at a loss as to what to do. Should I take another blood test and send it to DoDMERB or have someone (like a doctor or employer) who knows I can perform at my best despite being borderline anemic?

Thank you for reading. Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
Send me an email: lawrence.e.mullen.civ@mail.mil (***ensure you type the email just as it looks. No extra “e” anywhere***Lawrence E Mullen); provide complete name and last 4 SSN; provide the text of your posting above to YOUR email.

The subject line of the email should be “emmarose- SAF = Under Waiver for Review- what steps should I take? .” Do NOT embed links in your email as I will not be able to view those.:wiggle:
 
MullenLE said:
Send me an email: lawrence.e.mullen.civ@mail.mil (***ensure you type the email just as it looks. No extra “e” anywhere***Lawrence E Mullen); provide complete name and last 4 SSN; provide the text of your posting above to YOUR email.

The subject line of the email should be “emmarose- SAF = Under Waiver for Review- what steps should I take? .” Do NOT embed links in your email as I will not be able to view those.:wiggle:
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And done, thank you!
 
I have NOT received your email. (***ensure you type the email just as it looks. No extra “e” anywhere***Lawrence E Mullen):zip::spacecraft:
 
Bumping this... I have my blood test tomorrow for this exact reason. My previous levels, such as when I donated blood, were also barely at minimum levels. I have no problem with it as well, and I was unaware of it until I donated plasma back in 2020. What was the solution to this? And is there any way I can avoid a possible DQ ahead of time?
 
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