USCGA shellfish allergy

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Admit1234

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Hello,

I have been given conditional appointment to USCGA. I have a shellfish allergy to which I only ever had one reaction 9 years, which was hives and went away overnight, by itself without any medication. I have never been prescribed any Epi-pens or anything for it. I have not been officially diagnosed either(on my DoDMERB, my physical I put my mom diagnosed me- its all really speculative), I just put that I had the allergy because of mild hives that happened after eating shrimp. I want to be pro-active in ensuring I get a medical waiver for this gets taken care of. my family still eats shrimp around me, its just I don't.

How can I be pro-active during the medical waiver process, and what are my chances of getting a waiver since I have a conditional appointment
 
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Congrats! I believe the conditional offer should list the AMIs that are required of you. You could also would call DoDMETS to ask if they have a doctor you can see and what tests you need to perform. If you go private and don't get the right test they may make you redo it. Time is getting short.
 
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The thing is I did all my AMI, I am just waiting on a waiver. I just want to know what I can do. I stupidly put I had a shrimp allergy when in reality I have never been tested.

Realistically what is the chances of me getting a waiver to USCGA, and how can I talk with Dr. Mullen about what to do going forward. @MullenLE (tagged him because I see that is how he responds).
 
Admit1234 said:
The thing is I did all my AMI, I am just waiting on a waiver. I just want to know what I can do. I stupidly put I had a shrimp allergy when in reality I have never been tested.

Realistically what is the chances of me getting a waiver to USCGA, and how can I talk with Dr. Mullen about what to do going forward. @MullenLE (tagged him because I see that is how he responds).
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Mr. Mullen stepped away from the forum some months ago to deal with the DoDMERB site outage. He is presently not volunteering his time here. We hope he returns in future.

You have done everything you can. Await your waiver outcome, and tend your alternate plans as always. If you do not get the waiver, proceed with your alternate plan. You can decide if you want to re-apply, and how you want to tackle the medical history issue. Your DoDMERB exam is good for two years. If you are not offered an appointment, I believe USCGA has a good reputation for talking with unsuccessful candidates. If your AMI says you have been tested and do not have a shellfish allergy, then that is the best position to be in. If you have a shellfish allergy, then it’s up to the waiver authority. Some DQs are frequently waived, some rarely, some occasionally. Admissions or the medical coordinator there MAY be able to give you insight on that. Wait for your decision. If it’s a no, give them a chance to graduate 2023 and complete this admissions cycle.
 
Admit1234 said:
Hello,

I have been given conditional appointment to USCGA. I have a shellfish allergy to which I only ever had one reaction 9 years, which was hives and went away overnight, by itself without any medication. I have never been prescribed any Epi-pens or anything for it. I have not been officially diagnosed either(on my DoDMERB, my physical I put my mom diagnosed me- its all really speculative), I just put that I had the allergy because of mild hives that happened after eating shrimp. I want to be pro-active in ensuring I get a medical waiver for this gets taken care of. my family still eats shrimp around me, its just I don't.

How can I be pro-active during the medical waiver process, and what are my chances of getting a waiver since I have a conditional appointment
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Hello,
Our DD was DQ'd for it seems the same exact scenario last year. She had a swollen lip after eating shrimp (sitting out in the sun) when she was 10. The DR doing her physical for the USCGA told us it wasnt an allergy but an occurence. We wrote a certified letter and had one from her childhood doctor, Yet she was DQ'd. I would immediately get a doctor prescribed allergy test (blood work) and submit the results to DODmerb as soon as possible. Be proactive and hopefully you get the waiver. I'm sorry if I'm the bearer of bad news.
 
Fireirsh29 said:
Hello,
Our DD was DQ'd for it seems the same exact scenario last year. She had a swollen lip after eating shrimp (sitting out in the sun) when she was 10. The DR doing her physical for the USCGA told us it wasnt an allergy but an occurence. We wrote a certified letter and had one from her childhood doctor, Yet she was DQ'd. I would immediately get a doctor prescribed allergy test (blood work) and submit the results to DODmerb as soon as possible. Be proactive and hopefully you get the waiver. I'm sorry if I'm the bearer of bad news.
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Did she get the waiver? Or was it denied?
 
Fireirsh29 said:
Hello,
Our DD was DQ'd for it seems the same exact scenario last year. She had a swollen lip after eating shrimp (sitting out in the sun) when she was 10. The DR doing her physical for the USCGA told us it wasnt an allergy but an occurence. We wrote a certified letter and had one from her childhood doctor, Yet she was DQ'd. I would immediately get a doctor prescribed allergy test (blood work) and submit the results to DODmerb as soon as possible. Be proactive and hopefully you get the waiver. I'm sorry if I'm the bearer of bad news.
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Hello sorry to bother you again, but I was wondering if your DD was prescribed an epi-pen for her allergy.
 
Admit1234 said:
Did the academy ever even request additional testing?
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No additional testing was done on our part. We sent a letter from her Doctor and that was it. That's why I would get tested to prove that you're not allergic. Prove to them that you're not allergic, don't wait on the waiver. We learned a hard lesson last year. We should have been proactive vs reactive. I wish you all the luck in the world.
 
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