Waiver Timeframe?

I have a question related to this thread. DD received DQ for a "Single Disqualification" each with NROTC, AFROTC, AROTC and USNA. Her status is "under waiver review" for all except AFROTC, which granted a waiver within 48 hours of being under waiver review. Is anyone's experience that the various waiving authorities have different timelines to render waiver decisions, specifically, for the identical issue? Not worried, just curious. thanks!
 
Q = Is anyone's experience that the various waiving authorities have different timelines to render waiver decisions, specifically, for the identical issue?
A = That is the rule, rather than the exception (I invite your attention to the thread (!! Parents!!):zip:
 
Q = Is anyone's experience that the various waiving authorities have different timelines to render waiver decisions, specifically, for the identical issue?
A = That is the rule, rather than the exception (I invite your attention to the thread (!! Parents!!):zip:
thank you!
 
My son has just received his AROTC 3 year letter. He was diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse when he was 3 and was dismissed by the cardiologist when he was 5...Do we even list it? He was also diagnosed with allergies when he was 4 and dismissed when he was 6 (after allergy shots for 2 years). Do we even list it?
Curious what did you do for getting the waiver? Did you sought for military doctor's exam?
 
My DS received 4-year ARTOC scholarship last week. He was informed today that he did not meet DoD medical standards. He was give two reasons: 1. History of abnormal urinary findings (He was hit in the kidney during a game and had blood in his urine. He recovered fully within 24 hours. This occurred almost 4 years ago) 2. History of airway hyper responsiveness including asthma after 13th birthday. (He will be 19 this month and has not had any issues with asthma in 4+ years). How does the waiver process work? It said he would be automatically reviewed for a waiver. Just trying to get some insight into the process.
 
DS should: Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the process;" Read paragraphs 11, 13, 15-19 and 21 :wiggle:
 
My son is O-2 in the Navy stationed on a submarine. He loves it. He has very recently been diagnosed with keratoconus. He has been told he cannot deploy and has to request a medical waiver. He will be going through all of that, but any words of advice?

He saw the Navy ophthalmologist and a local specialist. His condition is unchanged from Navy dr to local specialist, but it had only been one month. The Navy dr has prescribed two different pairs of glasses, wanting him to get used to the first pair, before he starts wearing the second. So at this time, we don't know if his kc will progress.

Do you have any idea what the Navy may need to accept to waiver his condition? I understand the military is actually performing the cross-linking surgery to stop the progression of kc, but I can't find out ANY information if they are now, on a case by case basis, allowing waivers for kc. Do you think it would be best for him to go to Walter Reed for treatment? He is currently in CT, but we are from MD and feel comfortable in the area.

Also, if he cannot deploy would the Navy move him to a non-deployable position? He is only through 3 years of his 5 year commitment, plus his required reserve duty. He would really like to make a career of submarines. He was worked so hard to get to this point. He has spent a lot of time and the Navy has spent a lot of money training him. We would all hate for that to be a waste.
 
@dguts18
If he is no longer medically qualified for sea/operational duty, he may be offered the opportunity to request lateral transfer to a restricted line community such as cyber, intel, oceanographic, PAO, EDO, etc. The “may” is critical. All will depend on the needs of the Navy and those communities, if there is a need for additional staffing. The Navy has invested in him, and they usually try hard to “re-home” them, especially this junior.

The waiver process will consider the needs of the Navy, current policy, past precedent, and the specifics of the case. Being deployable is critical. Your son is in the best position to work with medical staff and his chain of command on the progress of his case.

Presumably, this condition and evolving treatments are current topics in Navy medicine, with your son’s opthamologist likely in touch with military experts at the teaching hospitals. Unlike the civilian world, he doesn’t get to choose treatment facilities, but he can certainly discuss his case and treatment options with his military healthcare provider. He should be taking good notes, continue to perform well as a JO so his chain of command will go to bat for him if he needs their support and recommendation for a change of officer community, and advocate for himself.

There is not much you can do except offer love and support as he works through this.

I had a Surface Warfare officer on my staff, USNA grad, suffer from debilitating motion sickness, and nothing medical tried worked for her. She was DQ’ed from sea duty; her career as a SWO was done. She was stashed at my command in Ops and was a good officer. She was interested in Navy medicine but had no idea how to start. I told her I would help her, sent her to USNA on a few days’ TAD, connected her with the faculty and advisers who work with the med school mid applicants. They assessed her USNA academics, arranged an interview and tour for her over at USUHS (the military med school over at Walter Reed), outlined a plan of attack for her (take college bio at night, MCAT prep course, created a Chem refresher mini course, etc). - she worked hard, executed the plan, I endorsed her transfer package with a strong recommendation, and she graduated from USUHS and is still serving today. The point being, all is not lost. If the resolution to the situation is looking for a new Navy home, your son should be the hard-charging committed JO everyone will want to help. How he embraces this challenge and potential obstacle will test his adaptivity and perseverance.

Lastly, I will have to say the possibility exists he could be completely cut loose, with no requirement to complete his obligated service. That does happen, either due to the nature of the DQ or the lack of room in any potential officer communities. Officer end strength at each pay grade is mandated by law. I think it far more likely if a waiver is not available, he would find a new home in the Engineering Duty Officer, Oceanography or other community.

One step at a time.
 
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@dguts18
If he is no longer medically qualified for sea/operational duty, he may be offered the opportunity to request lateral transfer to a restricted line community such as cyber, intel, oceanographic, PAO, EDO, etc. The “may” is critical. All will depend on the needs of the Navy and those communities, if there is a need for additional staffing. The Navy has invested in him, and they usually try hard to “re-home” them, especially this junior.

The waiver process will consider the needs of the Navy, current policy, past precedent, and the specifics of the case. Being deployable is critical. Your son is in the best position to work with medical staff and his chain of command on the progress of his case.

Presumably, this condition and evolving treatments are current topics in Navy medicine, with your son’s opthamologist likely in touch with military experts at the teaching hospitals. Unlike the civilian world, he doesn’t get to choose treatment facilities, but he can certainly discuss his case and treatment options with his military healthcare provider. He should be taking good notes, continue to perform well as a JO so his chain of command will go to bat for him if he needs their support and recommendation for a change of officer community, and advocate for himself.

There is not much you can do except offer love and support as he works through this.

I had a Surface Warfare officer on my staff, USNA grad, suffer from debilitating motion sickness, and nothing medical tried worked for her. She was DQ’ed from sea duty; her career as a SWO was done. She was stashed at my command in Ops and was a good officer. She was interested in Navy medicine but had no idea how to start. I told her I would help her, sent her to USNA on a few days’ TAD, connected her with the faculty and advisers who work with the med school mid applicants. They assessed her USNA academics, arranged an interview and tour for her over at USUHS (the military med school over at Walter Reed), outlined a plan of attack for her (take college bio at night, MCAT prep course, created a Chem refresher mini course, etc). - she worked hard, executed the plan, I endorsed her transfer package with a strong recommendation, and she graduated from USUHS and is still serving today. The point being, all is not lost. If the resolution to the situation is looking for a new Navy home, your son should be the hard-charging committed JO everyone will want to help. How he embraces this challenge and potential obstacle will test his adaptivity and perseverance.

Lastly, I will have to say the possibility exists he could be completely cut loose, with no requirement to complete his obligated service. That does happen, either due to the nature of the DQ or the lack of room in any potential officer communities. Officer end strength at each pay grade is mandated by law. I think it far more likely if a waiver is not available, he would find a new home in the Engineering Duty Officer, Oceanography or other community.

One step at a time.
Thank you so much for your input. It means a lot to me. Any little bit of information is comforting when looking into a black hole!
 
There is no typical time. All Admissions offices are "strapped" right now. But "if" there will be an offer, they're going to try and tie those up ASAP:wiggle:
 
Mr. Mullen,
My son was offered a USNA foundation sponsorship to attend a prep school. There is a condition in the offer that requires him to “Attain and maintain your Medical Qualification.” He had some disqualifying issues that required more submission of physician notes. He has yet to receive any information about whether a waiver has been granted since submitting all remedials in January.
I have 3 questions:
1. Can the USNA foundation offer him a sponsorship without the waiver being granted?
2. If he has not been granted a waiver yet and there are no more remedials to address, he will not meet the condition stated above. If this is the case, would can be done to attain medical qualification? Is this just a waiting game?
3. If no medical qualification, would this be a potential barrier to obtain an appointment for the class of 2026?

I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you
 
MOM/DAD: Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the process;" Read paragraph #4.

Son: Send me an email: lawrence.e.mullen.civ@mail.mil (***ensure you type the email just as it looks. No extra “e” anywhere***); provide complete name and last 4 SSN; provide the text of your Parent's posting above to YOUR email. The subject line of the email should be “USNAEDHHopeful-SAF=Waiver timelines .“ Do NOT embed links in your email as I will not be able to view those.:wiggle:
 
And he failed to follow the instructions...."provide the text of your Parent's posting above to YOUR email."
But I'll work it out and respond momentarily.:bang:
 
Mr. Mullen,
My son let me know you responded to his email. He and I are very appreciative of your help. Thanks again
 
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