NROTC Scholarship and Needing a Medical Waiver for Asthma beyond age 12?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Hello, I received an NROTC scholarship to study nuclear engineering. I completed the DoDMERB physical and they requested medical records beyond age 10 due to my indicating asthma/wheezing on the medical history. </p>

<p>I am physically fit and have no issues related to asthma. My only asthma episodes have been related to sporadic (once or twice a year) bronchitus or URIs which require both inhaler/possibly steroids and antibiodics to get rid of the bronchitus/URIs. I do not use an inhaler nor steroids at all except with antibiodics to clear up bronchitus.</p>

<p>I am concerned that I will be unable to get a medical waiver since I have visited the doctor for asthma related to the bronchitus/URIs PAST age 12. I heard that childhood asthma is waiverable as long as the asthma didn't extend past age 12. Again, I can physically perform and have no breathing/asthma that isn't directly related to an illness such as bronchitus or URIs. </p>

<p>It would be great if someone from NROTC or DoDMERB could respond with help on obtaining a medical waiver?</p>

<p>Thank-you!</p>

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<p>There is only one person who can help you, and he ain’t here. ;)</p>

<p>His name is Larry Mullen, Deputy Director of DODMERB, and you can find him in the DODMERB section of [United</a> States of America Service Academy Forums](<a href=“http://www.serviceacademyforums.com%5DUnited”>http://www.serviceacademyforums.com)</p>

<p>His contact info and contact instructions can be found there.</p>

<p>:cool:</p>

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<p>Asthma is tricky because each case is different. Lots of kids get waivers, lots do not.
Luigi is right - contact Larry Mullen by email and he will get back to you and explain your situation and what you can do.</p>

<p>Larry Mullen
Deputy Director, Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB)
8034 Edgerton Drive, Suite 132
USAFA, CO 80840-2200
PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT IS EMAIL 24/7/365 = **<a href=“mailto:Larry.Mullen@dodmerb.tma.osd.mil”>Larry.Mullen@dodmerb.tma.osd.mil</a> **</p>

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<p>Talk directly to the lead horse @ DoDMERB. He’s excellent, extremely accommodating, and will give you a clear, understandable answer.</p>

<p>L.E. Mullen is his name.</p>

<p>His website is …</p>

<p>[DoDMERB</a> - United States of America Service Academy Forums](<a href=“http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20]DoDMERB”>http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20)</p>

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<p>Whoops. Guess we all had the same idea and some of us are quicker than others. :eek:</p>

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<p>I was curious if you ever got waiver for your asthma and were able to secure your NROTC scholarship?</p>