<p>Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share regarding braces, DoDMERB interaction (i.e. resolving a disqualification), and continuing the application process to a service academy? DS just got DQed and is a little discouraged. Any advice or anecdotes would be helpful. Thanks.</p>
<p>you just have to have your ortho write a note saying that if appointed to a service academy, the braces will be removed prior to entrance.</p>
<p>Our daughter had her DODMERB exam while still in braces and passed for AF, Navy, and WP. As long as the braces were out before her report date there was no problem. Is the problem something besides just having braces? He shouldnt have been disqualified just for that unless maybe they think the braces won't be out in time.</p>