OiledPancakes
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I was medically disqualified in late November for high-frequency hearing loss in one ear. A waiver was requested by USAFA, USMA, and USNA in December. My waiver was denied by USMA in December (before I could get in AMI from my ENT). I turned in AMI from my ENT stating that this condition is not progressive and not an issue at all, as it is a very high frequency, and it would never impact me in any way. The next morning, after sending it into DoDMERB, USMA denied the waiver, so I assume they did not see it. How do I ask them to make sure they see the AMI? I feel like it was the worst timing possible because I sent it in before their decision, so it doesn't constitute a reconsideration, but it was also right before, so they almost certainly did not factor it into their decision.
In January, I got an LOA to USAFA and USNA, and my FFR said he thinks there is a good chance I will get into West Point if I can get my waiver (yes I know I should take stuff like this with a grain of salt). How do I make sure USMA reviews the AMI? I think there is a good chance it will change their decision.
I reached out to my Regional Commander about the situation, but he was out of the office. After getting back from being gone for a few weeks, he told me it was being reconsidered, but there was no change in status on the DoDMERB or USMA website, so I do not know if it was reconsidered yet. He has been out of the office again since he told me it was being reconsidered so I have not been able to contact him.
Also, I have heard that the best way to get a waiver, especially when it is a condition that appears bad on paper but is actually a non-factor, is to get multiple opinions in my favor. So far, I have my ENT stating that it is not a problem and not progressive, but I think it is probably best to get more opinions to help my case. Does going to a "military" hospital help? Where can I go that actually has weight in their opinion?
I know for a fact this is not actually a problem at all. It is not progressive, and I do not start having problems till like 4,000 Hz. I am pretty frustrated because I just wish I could have the actual waiver authority examine me so they can see it is not actually a problem and I am in perfect condition.
Thank you in advance to anyone with advice for me
In January, I got an LOA to USAFA and USNA, and my FFR said he thinks there is a good chance I will get into West Point if I can get my waiver (yes I know I should take stuff like this with a grain of salt). How do I make sure USMA reviews the AMI? I think there is a good chance it will change their decision.
I reached out to my Regional Commander about the situation, but he was out of the office. After getting back from being gone for a few weeks, he told me it was being reconsidered, but there was no change in status on the DoDMERB or USMA website, so I do not know if it was reconsidered yet. He has been out of the office again since he told me it was being reconsidered so I have not been able to contact him.
Also, I have heard that the best way to get a waiver, especially when it is a condition that appears bad on paper but is actually a non-factor, is to get multiple opinions in my favor. So far, I have my ENT stating that it is not a problem and not progressive, but I think it is probably best to get more opinions to help my case. Does going to a "military" hospital help? Where can I go that actually has weight in their opinion?
I know for a fact this is not actually a problem at all. It is not progressive, and I do not start having problems till like 4,000 Hz. I am pretty frustrated because I just wish I could have the actual waiver authority examine me so they can see it is not actually a problem and I am in perfect condition.
Thank you in advance to anyone with advice for me