<p>We are hoping/praying for a waiver for my son's ingrown toenail. We also thought that the letter from the podiatrist stating that it does not limit activities meant that we were in the clear. We could also have a simple lazer procedure to keep it from recurring, but were told not to have ANY surgeries unless told to do so.
We are keeping other options open. My son has received a full scholarship (non ROTC) to The Citadel. We have already sent $300 to secure his slot. We know it'll be out the window if he receives an appointment. We'd be soooo happy about the appointment, we won't worry about the loss.
At least it's comforting to know that he will have a place to go IF he doesn't get in. We haven't given up hope, though!!!!</p>
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<p>You need a waiver for THAT? How bad is it?</p>
<p>I had those as a kid. Hurt like the devil. Glad to say they simply stopped happening, but I never needed a waiver for them.</p>
<p>Also, I had a surgery so close to graduation that I went to NAPS with a hole in my back almost down to my pelvic bone. Situps were fun, but I don't recall such a ban.</p>
<p>How things have changed....</p>
<p>Information for all:
The medical standards for USNA and NROTC are not the same. My son was DQ for USNA and NROTC by DoDMERB, he rebutted, sent countless medical records (return receipt), and applied for a waiver from USNA as he waited word from DoDMERB to clear him.</p>
<p>Eventually he was cleared by DoDMERB for NROTC only. He received a waiver from USNA. Keep this in mind when rebutting and don't make assumptions that the standards are identical.
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<p>Everyone please take note of what candidatemom is saying. We discovered this way late in the game.</p>
<p>Okay, we received some news today. Had a message from my daughter's Regional Director this afternoon. He stated she needed to check her CIS, look things over and then get back with him. He ended the message by saying he was "looking forward to hearing from her". Needless to say my heart was in my throat, picked up the phone and called. He was out of the office AND my daughter's password has expired on the CIS site, which I told him in MY return message.</p>
<p>Anyway, at least he didn't say YOUR OUT. We are cautiously optomistic but, I can guarantee I'll be on the phone first thing in the morning.</p>
<p>Please keep the prayers coming.</p>
<p>WVDAD!!!! Well, I guess you're gonna be up all night.... Who could actually close an eye and pretend to go to sleep with a message like that. Eh gad, I feel for you guys. Post the minute you hear something. Best wishes!!!!</p>
<p>Guaranteed jamzmom. I may even post to you folks before I call my daughter at school! And, you're right, sleep is NOT an option right now. Just trying to keep focused at work has been difficult the last few weeks. </p>
<p>I've been through some stressful situations but this....indescribable.</p>
<p>Having all of you "pulling" for us truly helps. Be assured the support goes both ways to all involved.</p>
<p>Anxious mom, I meant to comment on your deposit at The Citadel. We put down the deposit to hold our son's spot there last year. He's now at USMMA and when he got his appointment, he went jumping through the house wanting to tear up all the other acceptance letters & college folders. Burn them in the back yard he said! He was one scary pirate for a few days. When things settled down, he insisted that we get our deposit back from The Citadel. I waited until the afternoon of the very last day when we could still request it back. So we went floating through I-Day with nothing. Looking back, it was insurance although I did not know it at the time. If you can manage to leave it there in the event your son gets an appointment, please consider it. Crazy dodmerb. Its a wonder they don't send us parents into a postal fit. If your son happens to end up at The Citadel, I'll take him brownies! :) I'm kinda partial to the place! Best of luck with everything.</p>
<p>WVdad, have you gotten to the point that every time the phone rings, you jump out of your skin? And do you find yourself fighting to see who can get to the mail box faster? If so, then you have just officially become one of us ;)</p>
<p>I'm there jamzmom, BELIEVE me, I'm there! When I found out my daughter had let her password lapse and couldn't access her CIS as her BGO requested, I could have strangled her!</p>
<p>I mean when the message from her BGO was "flashing" this afternoon I almost couldn't maintain composure.</p>
<p>Again, one of the "pleasures" of parenting!</p>
<p>Sometimes I wonder who is applying; the kid or their parents. ;)</p>
<p>You are SO RIGHT!
I have to say that for someone still 17, she seems to have a definite game plan. Heck, I was out of high school 10 years before going back to college and deciding on a career.</p>
<p>You just wait Zap! LOL When those little girls find something their heart desires more than anything in the world, you'll turn your world over trying to help them achieve it. Nope, I didn't do my kid's application stuff. I did spell check a few of his essays and yes, I did make a phone call to our MOC to ask a question when he couldn't because he was at school. You tend to get sucked in when they are at a loss over some crazy form & you have to step in & say, no that isn't what they mean there. The whole process is crazy and I don't envy anyone going through it. Thank goodness we didn't have the dodmerb battles. I mean honestly. A little itchy skin or an ingrown toenail? I'm just amazed.... Hey, when you become a BGO, promise you'll help Mom & Dad with the nerves! Son still visits his BGO every time he comes home. He's a great guy. He was a NAPS grad too. </p>
<p>Awaiting news from WVdad!!!!</p>
<p>I'll be there to help the parents just as much, if not more, than the candidate, believe me.</p>
<p>Just an FYI, please don't expect your BGO to have information on medical issues, waivers, etc. Due to HIPAA (privacy law) concerns, BGOs are NOT provided ANY information on medical issues of particular candidates and are told not to ask about them or discuss them with candidates. </p>
<p>We CAN discuss general topics, such as what conditions often cause medical rejections (e.g., asthma), but should not be discussing whether a particular candidate will or won't be waivered for a particular condition. Nor do we have any input into this.</p>
<p>The only thing we know is whether, at any given time, a candidate is medically qualified, incomplete, waiverable, or rejected. And that status can -- and does -- change.</p>
<p>Also, I've never had a candidate who didn't already know that he/she had received an appointment when I found out. I always tell candidates that the BGO is often the last to know.</p>
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<p>LOL!</p>
<p>Yep! That sounds like my beloved Navy, all right! :D</p>
<p>The reason, BTW, for the BGO not being told earlier is -- according to USNA -- that they want to give MOCs the opportunity to be the first to tell/congratulate the candidate. Whether this happens (it didn't for me probably b/c my MOC had been voted out of office) likely depends on the individual MOC. And whether the MOC notification happens for those who don't get MOC noms (e.g., Presidential) is unclear, but the time lag persists.</p>
<p>For example, I ran into one of my candidates at a college fair on March 16, when she told me she'd received her appointment. Her status didn't change in the BGO system for another week. </p>
<p>My only point in mentioning all of this is that a BGO can serve as an advisor, a mentor, a reference, and occasionally an intermediary with CGO on certain issues. However, please don't assume that we are the repository of all knowledge regarding the status your (or your child's) application or that we know something you don't know or before you know it. Such expectations can be frustrating and lead to disappointment.</p>
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<p>Excuse me while I deposit my breakfast in the toilet.....</p>
<p>Okay, deep breaths, no hyperventilating, anybody have a spare brown paper bag?</p>
<p>This is for jamzmom, Zaphod, peskemom, anxiousmom, candidatemom and ALL the wonderful people that have been unbelievably helpful.</p>
<p>Got onto the official website this morning thanks to a wonderful lady that came through with password help. Scrolled through my daughter's info until I came upon the DoDMERB part. Clicked on site and found, Agency - US Naval Academy, Current Medical Status - Medical waiver approved!!!</p>
<p>Oh yeah, uh huh, let's party! Sorry, it's amazing what lack of sleep and adrenaline turn a person into!</p>
<p>I immediately printed a hard copy, afraid it might go away, and ran to my daughter's bedroom. I quietly told her I was able to access her CIS, she mumbled a little. Then I told her I checked her status and that her medical waiver had been granted. After I picked myself off the floor from her running OVER me, we both went to the computer, re-printd out the page and just stood there, hugging and crying - literally.</p>
<p>Spoke with her Regional Director moments ago and he confirmed everything was in order, but to act surprised when we received the "official" phone call in the next week or so.</p>
<p>It still doesn't seem real and probably won't until we get her Orders to Report and she actually is sworn in on I-Day. I forget which mom said it, but I am strongly considering wrapping her in the "bubble-wrap" until 28-June.</p>
<p>I can't thank you all enough. I am positive the prayers and support given through this site had a significant impact and I promise to keep those prayers coming for everyone still in "limbo".</p>
<p>Again, I apologize for what seems like rambling, I'm on my 25+ hour at this point and sleep isn't coming just yet.</p>
<p>Thank you, thank you, thank you and God bless you all.</p>
<p>WVDAD...... GO NAVY!!!!</p>
<p>Ramble on, Dad, and congratulations! :D</p>
<p>Thank you, sir. Now, we just have to get you back at the Academy.</p>
<p>You SURE you want ME back at the Academy? ;)</p>