<p>I am currently a Junior. Over 10 years ago, I had Cholesteatoma, which was then treated via a prosthesis, replacing all 3 of the small bones in my right ear. My hearing is still mostly intact, though I was wondering what my odds are for making it through the waiver process is, as these are technically 2 medical disqualifications. (I am also a trained SCUBA diver and have never had any problems with it).</p>
<p>Here’s the link to the DQ’s:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/613003p.pdf[/url]”>http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/613003p.pdf</a></p>
<p>It definitely shows it as a DQ but as far as a waiver, no one can really say. WP has really cut down on the number of waivers they’ll grant for any medical condition lately based on reduced class sizes and increased numbers of applications. But the only way you can find out for sure would be to apply and see what happened. Realize that you can also apply for ROTC and other academies and each one will individually made the decision to waiver or not.</p>
<p>I see that this provides me with the full description of disqualifications, but like I said, this was a long time ago and pressure is not an issue, so I should do fine in service. Anyway, my question was more about the odds of a waiver, especially because it is a relatively rare condition that hasn’t affected me much (In addition to SCUBA I am also a pilot).</p>
<p>The most important thing is to complete application early. You will not be able to start the medical process until they let you - after reviewing your application. By doing it early you can do any remedials and/or additional doctor visits. My DD went through all this over the past 6 months. Also they won’t consider a waiver without your CFA. Good luck!</p>
<p>Answer: It depends. No one here can give you any chances…it ain’t over until the fat lady sings, and no one can say. There are people who think they will get a waiver and don’t, and there are people who don’t think they will and do.</p>
<p>As a follow-up, it’s all over for me. I had my DoDMERB done and I was disqualified as expected. The academy then denied my request to apply for a waiver.</p>
<p>^ I’m really sorry man :(</p>
<p>its because your cholesteotoma, corroded all your natural ear bones away. and the fake ones are place. This is the reason for the dq. the military does not have the resources to deal with the complexity of your prosthetics, should it get damaged or dislodged. </p>