Waiver Timeframe?

My DS got a DQ for hearing. He passed on the average on but failed for a single point at 1000 Hz. If competitive enough, is this a waivable DQ or hearing test is black and white with no exception? His Plan B is ROTC. However, if failing hearing on one number is never waivable, we will have to put more effort into Plan C, 4 years civilian college.
 
The Air Force Academy requested a waiver on my son November 12. How long does it typically take for a waiver decision to be rendered?
USMA requested a waiver for my son in December 2017. Waiver was approved and he was deemed medically qualified first week of May 2018. Process can be quick or very, very slow depending on how much medical information is required for approval.
 
an update for those that follow. This is a Marathon.

I know of some that receive a waiver within weeks. Our DS was not one of those lucky ones.
2017-2018 was a challenging year to go through the medical process. DoDMERB had multiple computer problems that made it difficult.

For our DS's case:
Medical Exam late Dec 2017
Cleared all "minor" issues /requests for additional medical information in early May 2018.
Reported to AROTC without a waiver for fall semester.
Was finally given a waiver in mid November 2018. Nearly 11 months after starting the process.

For our DS we believe the delay may have helped as it gave him time to demonstrate that he was fully recovered from his injury and able to perform at the highest level. DS had an orthopedic injury in January 2017, surgery in May 2017. The injury did effect his choice of service as only the Army had documented experience with his injury.

Near perfect APFT scores help. Going to and performing very well at Brigade level Ranger Challenge as a MS1 (Freshman) also helped.

Good luck to those that follow
 
Hello, I am new to the thread. What does DS mean? Also, can my son be DQ'd for being legally blind without correction? He has an appointment for a vision exam and they want his contacts out for 3 days prior.
 
The definition of legally blind is “central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction”, so if your son meets that definition he would be DQ’d since correction to 20/40 in one eye and 20/70 in the other is required.

Also, without correction he would need to be less than +8.0 diopters farsighted or -8.0 diopters nearsighted in order to be qualified.

Using AF standards since you didn’t specify branch.

Stealth_81
 
My son is applying to the USNA. A past condition from having mono crept up, which was titled RESOLVED and DISCHARGED 2016. Will this hold him up in the waiver process? Or will he need more detail? The condition is a non-issue and has been long gone without any issues.
 
Hi all. My DS was DQ’d yesterday by DODMERB for USMA. We’ve been told by field force that he is a highly competitive candidate, and we are hoping for an LOA.
My question is whether USMA can begin a waiver process before a nomination? Noms apparently usually don’t come until February in NJ, so I’m hoping waiver notification could start before then.
I know it’s a waiting game no matter what.
Thank you.
 
Many times you don't get the waiver until you have an offer. And then the offer will come contingent on getting the waiver.
 
My son is applying to the USNA. A past condition from having mono crept up, which was titled RESOLVED and DISCHARGED 2016. Will this hold him up in the waiver process? Or will he need more detail? The condition is a non-issue and has been long gone without any issues.
Best guess they may ask for a remedial and more information from you and possibly the Dr.
 
Hi all. My DS was DQ’d yesterday by DODMERB for USMA. We’ve been told by field force that he is a highly competitive candidate, and we are hoping for an LOA.
My question is whether USMA can begin a waiver process before a nomination? Noms apparently usually don’t come until February in NJ, so I’m hoping waiver notification could start before then.
I know it’s a waiting game no matter what.
Thank you.
Waiver can be started any time by the academy. As stated waiver is usually after MOC slate has been put together.
 
My DS received a waiver this week. Took 5 weeks from when the waiver was requested until it was approved. This was the longest wait time of the 3 academies.
 
Waiver can be started any time by the academy. As stated waiver is usually after MOC slate has been put together.
My waiver for both USNA and USAFA was started when I was probably 75% through the process, on 8 OCT. This was well before the NJ Senators and my Congressman's nomination interview. I did, however, hold a JROTC honor unit nomination at that time.
 
My waiver for both USNA and USAFA was started when I was probably 75% through the process, on 8 OCT. This was well before the NJ Senators and my Congressman's nomination interview. I did, however, hold a JROTC honor unit nomination at that time.
Haven't you been DQ'd?
 
Has anyone heard anything from DoDMERB/waiver authorities? Normally my unit swears in Mids every week as they receive waivers, but it's been a month and neither myself nor any of my fellow Mids have heard anything. We're all in the same boat, waiting for waivers. Any insight would be appreiated!
 
I want to give a shout out here to LE Mullen, who is the Deputy Chief for DODMERB. See his thread! He quickly responded to my DD's waiver questions via email and then he called us at home on a Friday night. He spoke to both of us (parents) and my DD, answering a plethora of questions and creating a plan to help us navigate the waiver process. We are so grateful for his responsiveness and positive attitude during a stressful time. Thanks Mr. Mullen!
 
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