Waiver Granted

Mav&Kylo said:
Hi DS’s USNA DODMERB portal just changed to “Waiver Granted”
It was “under waiver process” for past 4 wks.

Does this REALLY mean he got cleared?
Really? So scared to celebrate.
Please advice. Thank you.
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Yes. If waiver is granted, he is now medically cleared, if that was the only medical thing outstanding.
 
Congratulations! Having a waiver is being medically cleared (for that SA) just as if he was originally qualified by DODMERB. He should be over the medical hurdle for USNA. One small victory to celebrate!
 
Capt MJ said:
Yes. If waiver is granted, he is now medically cleared, if that was the only medical thing outstanding.
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Capt MJ,
Yes, he received LOA from USNA back in November and the only thing outstanding was his medical.
Why am I so scared to celebrate? I’ve been holding my breath and about to explode!
Thank you for your answer. I think I’ll take a breath now.
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Capt MJ,
Yes, he received LOA from USNA back in November and the only thing outstanding was his medical.
Why am I so scared to celebrate? I’ve been holding my breath and about to explode!
Thank you for your answer. I think I’ll take a breath now.
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You are allowed to limber up for happy dance. No telling how long it will take to do the internal admin to generate an appointment. USNA will also inform elected officials about it and give them a window of time to notify - IF that is their custom. Your son should answer calls and have a professional vmail prompt set up.
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Hi DS’s USNA DODMERB portal just changed to “Waiver Granted”
It was “under waiver process” for past 4 wks.

Does this REALLY mean he got cleared?
Really? So scared to celebrate.
Please advice. Thank you.
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Mav&Kylo said:
Hi DS’s USNA DODMERB portal just changed to “Waiver Granted”
It was “under waiver process” for past 4 wks.

Does this REALLY mean he got cleared?
Really? So scared to celebrate.
Please advice. Thank you.
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Was your DS emailed with the news his waiver had been granted? I’ve been waiting for about two weeks now “Under Waiver Review”
 
Alldogsgo said:
Was your DS emailed with the news his waiver had been granted? I’ve been waiting for about two weeks now “Under Waiver Review”
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Hi.
No we checked DoDMERB website and saw that it changed.
Then he checked his USNA portal and medical had a check by it! (It was a ❌ until then)
He did not receive any emails from USNA regarding this update. Maybe they are still working on it.
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Hi DS’s USNA DODMERB portal just changed to “Waiver Granted”
It was “under waiver process” for past 4 wks.

Does this REALLY mean he got cleared?
Really? So scared to celebrate.
Please advice. Thank you.
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Congrats! Your DS is on his way to the next step of receiving an appointment!! My DS received his nomination, then medical waiver and a week or so later got the good news of an appointment. 🎉
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Hi.
No we checked DoDMERB website and saw that it changed.
Then he checked his USNA portal and medical had a check by it! (It was a ❌ until then)
He did not receive any emails from USNA regarding this update. Maybe they are still working on it.
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Did he ever receive an email saying that USNA requested a waiver for him? I received an LOA after I was medically DQ’d, but never an email stating a waiver had been requested for me.
 
One more data point (which are all over the place this year):

My son’s DODMERB dashboard still shows “Awaiting receipt of remedial”, but his USNA portal shows a medical clearance date of late December.

A few days after the USNA medical check mark showed on his portal in the above date, he received a mailed letter from a USNA doctor indicating that his waiver was granted.
 
Alldogsgo said:
Did he ever receive an email saying that USNA requested a waiver for him? I received an LOA after I was medically DQ’d, but never an email stating a waiver had been requested for me.
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No. USNA never communicated that waiver was requested on my son’s behalf unlike other 2 SAs. It just said “under waiver review” on DoDMERB portal. Then all of sudden if changed yesterday!
Capt MJ said:
You are allowed to limber up for happy dance. No telling how long it will take to do the internal admin to generate an appointment. USNA will also inform elected officials about it and give them a window of time to notify - IF that is their custom. Your son should answer calls and have a professional vmail prompt set up.
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Capt MJ,
May I ask one more question? So, my DS just checked his DoDMERB portal and the status changed to "Under DoDMERB Review" for all 3 (USNA, USAFA and AFROTC).
We are most concerned about the USNA status changing since it was "Waiver Granted" for past 2 day. My son's USNA portal still states "medically cleared."
Should we be concerned about this and reach out to DoDMERB or just give it a few days and maybe it's a glitch in the system that will get sorted out soon?
We know everyone at DoDMERB is working hard so don't want to bother them if this is a known issue at the moment.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
 
Mav&Kylo said:
No. USNA never communicated that waiver was requested on my son’s behalf unlike other 2 SAs. It just said “under waiver review” on DoDMERB portal. Then all of sudden if changed yesterday!

Capt MJ,
May I ask one more question? So, my DS just checked his DoDMERB portal and the status changed to "Under DoDMERB Review" for all 3 (USNA, USAFA and AFROTC).
We are most concerned about the USNA status changing since it was "Waiver Granted" for past 2 day. My son's USNA portal still states "medically cleared."
Should we be concerned about this and reach out to DoDMERB or just give it a few days and maybe it's a glitch in the system that will get sorted out soon?
We know everyone at DoDMERB is working hard so don't want to bother them if this is a known issue at the moment.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
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Understood. Sounds like I'm in a similar boat as your DS was two weeks ago. Just hoping they don't ask for remedial, further dragging out the process.
 
Mav&Kylo said:
No. USNA never communicated that waiver was requested on my son’s behalf unlike other 2 SAs. It just said “under waiver review” on DoDMERB portal. Then all of sudden if changed yesterday!

Capt MJ,
May I ask one more question? So, my DS just checked his DoDMERB portal and the status changed to "Under DoDMERB Review" for all 3 (USNA, USAFA and AFROTC).
We are most concerned about the USNA status changing since it was "Waiver Granted" for past 2 day. My son's USNA portal still states "medically cleared."
Should we be concerned about this and reach out to DoDMERB or just give it a few days and maybe it's a glitch in the system that will get sorted out soon?
We know everyone at DoDMERB is working hard so don't want to bother them if this is a known issue at the moment.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
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I’d give it over the weekend, and check with both USNA Admissions and DoDMERB if status still doesn’t align.
 
Capt MJ said:
I’d give it over the weekend, and check with both USNA Admissions and DoDMERB if status still doesn’t align.
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Capt MJ,
wanted to update you that the status reverted back and now it says Waiver Granted again. Phew...this is such a roller coaster ride! I am just so thankful for this forum where I can receive guidance through this time!
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Capt MJ,
wanted to update you that the status reverted back and now it says Waiver Granted again. Phew...this is such a roller coaster ride! I am just so thankful for this forum where I can receive guidance through this time!
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So glad to hear this. I think synchrony has been an issue as DoDMERB comes back online.
 
Wanted to update this thread that my DS has received his appointment to USNA yesterday! Whoohoo!!! We found out through mail first (blue folder with appointment letter inside) and then checked his USNA account and it’s there too! What a relief!
He is currently still under “waiver review” for USAFA and AFROTC.
What a roller coaster ride all within 6 days.
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Wanted to update this thread that my DS has received his appointment to USNA yesterday! Whoohoo!!! We found out through mail first (blue folder with appointment letter inside) and then checked his USNA account and it’s there too! What a relief!
He is currently still under “waiver review” for USAFA and AFROTC.
What a roller coaster ride all within 6 days.
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Whoa! Mind blow 🤯 that someone actually found out via SNAIL MAIL! You just don’t hear of that anymore.

Congrats to him, and your family!!
 
Mav&Kylo said:
Wanted to update this thread that my DS has received his appointment to USNA yesterday! Whoohoo!!! We found out through mail first (blue folder with appointment letter inside) and then checked his USNA account and it’s there too! What a relief!
He is currently still under “waiver review” for USAFA and AFROTC.
What a roller coaster ride all within 6 days.
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