<p>My son, a junior, has been invited to a candidate visit weekend in November. He has all the sports, GPA, etc. </p>
<p>We are very concerned about the medical review. His dad was diagnosed with ADHD 4 years ago so we took both our kids in to verify they did not have ADHD, since it can be hereditary and thinking we were doing the responsible thing as parents. Our son came out with the diagnosis of PDD-NOS(some traits of autism) and deferred ADHD. Since then we have had 2 doctors say they have tested and see no ADHD and another Dr and diagnostician say they see no PDD-NOS. I have all this documented and will attach to his medical forms. I also know that the Dr that diagnosed the PDD-NOS has been blacklisted from all of the surrounding school districts in the last year because she misdiagnosis so many kids with PDD-NOS. Would it help if I get a letter from one of the schools explaining that she has been blacklisted? </p>
<p>So with this information what are his chances?</p>
<p>I don’t know his chances per se, but I would recommend you search out a DODMERB Consultant for assistance. The money will be well spent if your child is an excellent candidate for the academies or an ROTC scholarship, but may have some medical issues. They will help you to carefully choose the words you use on the forms, get additional tests or documentation needed BEFORE it becomes a problem. If they think they can’t help you, they will let you know. We used one that was instrumental in getting our DD cleared for her Navy ROTC scholarship and are using him again for our DS who is a senior and is applying for the academies and ROTC this year, as well. </p>
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This seems wise. However, such consultants might be difficult. In the meantime, I highly recommend that you do NOT tell the Navy about ADHD and such.</p>
<p>You are not required to report any medical conditions which have not been treated by a doctor. The Navy has its own medical exams, and their own standards. Bringing up things before they ask about them is simply asking for trouble. Of course, do not lie if asked about ADHD. But there is no reason to go there unless the Navy asks. If you can find a DDMERB consultant, then follow their advice.</p>