Waiver Waiting Game

HopefulAviator

HopefulAviator

USAFA ‘28 Hopeful
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A little background: (Applying to USAFA) In 2022, I intermittently trialed Vyvanse for attention issues. My last dose was Aug 11, 2022. This is over the 15 months required. I was never diagnosed with adhd or any disorder, I just trialed it. After stopping, my doctor determined that the issues were likely due to puberty and the stress of virtual learning during COVID. I have never had any specialized education plan or any learning exceptions. I have always been (and still am after stopping medication) a 4.0 student, I am well involved in extra-curriculars, and I am in the top 10% of my class. Last year, I took five AP classes, and this year four, and I did well in all. I think my academics would show that I do not have any learning disorder or issues. In addition, I had a neurologist give me an evaluation in which they stated that they do not believe I have or have ever had any learning disorder, attention disorder, and the problems I had were due to the stress of COVID and puberty. On Nov 22, 2023, I was DQ'ed for "Miscellaneous condition of the nervous system history of encephalopathy, poorly characterized" (D212.55). The neurologist also stated that they don't believe this is accurate. On Nov 24, 2023, a waiver was requested by admissions on my behalf. Since then, I have received no requests for AMI, and I have heard nothing else from admissions or DODMERB. I reached out to admissions to no avail. Is there a chance of me getting this waiver, or is it a lost cause? If so, when should I expect to hear back?
 
USAFA Requesting a waiver on your behalf two days after your initial DQ is great news. They’re very backed up right now but you have your foot in the door already with them. Be on the lookout for AMI’s in the coming weeks/months - there really isn’t a timetable with SA Waiver Authorities.
 
Update: It seems like luck was on my side. After a few months, I finally revived my waiver decision. It was approved! So for those who have been waiting on a waiver for what seems like a never ending time, don't worry too much. It seems like it can take some time, as the Waiver Authority can be backed up. But, just give it time and keep hoping for a good decision!
 
Congrats on finally getting the waiver! The waiting game is very difficult as I had my waiver requested just before yours was requested, so hoping to hear very soon. I am also wondering if AMI was ever requested for you or if your waiver was just approved?
 
Thanks, I appreciate it! When I first submitted my medical, I did have a request for AMI, but following the DQ and waiver request, I had no AMI requests and heard nothing until I received my email that my waiver has been approved. Hope you hear soon!
 
HopefulAviator said:
Thanks, I appreciate it! When I first submitted my medical, I did have a request for AMI, but following the DQ and waiver request, I had no AMI requests and heard nothing until I received my email that my waiver has been approved. Hope you hear soon!
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Hey! First congrats on the waiver! I am probably going to be DQ for having an IEP that gave me exam time in high school lol. What additional information did they request? I wanna get everything ready now for when they ask.
 
I never had an IEP, but they asked for a letter from my school guidance counselor, doctor, and principal I believe.
 
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