<p>I DON’T even have asthma! I ran 10 miles the other day… does that not mean my lungs are OK? Is there any other way I can prove to them it was a paperwork error, and I have nothing to hide or lie about? I’m really upset after getting the packet and letter and info they sent me with my appointment… blah, I really wanted to go here Is there still hope if I call and annoy the heck out of them, or send in a rebuttal? Help would be much appreciated… I know I’m medically qualified to be there, but how do I prove it???</p>
<p>Hum, they had me take a set of pulmonary tests to check me. If they didn't do that to you, call and ask if that is possible. They cleared all my medical issues after I took the pulmonary tests and I was well over 100% in all my lung functions for my age and size.</p>
<p>Ya I'd call them and bug them for sure. Specially since you dont have asthma, and I'm assuming thats the reason your "not-qualified". When you did the DOD medical test you were fine right? So this doesnt make sense. So it must be a mistake, specially after getting your appointment and all that.</p>
<p>Psh. I actually HAVE asthma and didn't have a waiver. What the heck?
You'll need to fight to reverse it by challenging their decision. Look at the instructions on the DODMERB website. You might have to get another set of tests done at your own expense and send them in to challenge the decision. But look at the website FIRST before you cry/yell/kick down the door.</p>
<p>Thanks,
So how do I take the pulmonary tests? And I'm definitly ready to start making those calls, although I'm not quite sure who... and I'll ask RetNavyHM about this when I get the chance. Thanks for all your input, I feel alot better knowing that a few people have had problems with DoDMERB and made it through.</p>
<p>Is there anyway I can have them test/review my condition when I go up for Orientation on the 23rd?</p>
<p>"D241.30 - Asthma, including reactive airway disease, exercise-induced bronchospasm, or asthmatic bronchitis after the 13th birthday"</p>
<p>While I have experienced asthmatic complications in my lifetime, I never incurred such complications after my thirteenth birthday. When the ALLERGIES QUESTIONIARE form was filled out, the section 4f inquiry for medication regarding asthma medication use was mistaken for an inquiry of allergy medicine, to which was answered, “Seasonal/as needed.” Accidentally, some other parts of the form were incomplete before the form hastily was sent in. I believe this is what led to my DQ...</p>
<p>that stinks. i would try to get ahold of someone and have a re-evaluation. and even if you can't get re-evaluated this year, you can always re-apply next year. good luck with whatever happens</p>
<p>My son is in a similar situation. He doesn't have asthma, but 2 years ago went to our doctor with seasonal allergies and the doctor made the mistake of writing asthma/wheezing symptoms. The doctor went back and wrote a statement for DoDMERB saying he had made a misdiagnosis for the asthma. We also had pulmonary function tests done by a specialist which showed that he has normal lung function and does not have asthma. My son is still waiting on a waiver! Our doctor told us the other day that he is going to call DoDMERB about my son to try to convince them that he is not a medical risk. Our doctor should know because he was a doctor for years in the US Army's special forces division!</p>
<p>I hope things work out for you and for my son. In case it doesn't work out, my son is making plans to attend another school which accepted him into their engineering program.</p>
<p>Thanks. I hope the both of us make it, I'm going to do engineering as well with Georgia Tech if I don't get in. Let me know what the results are for your son when you find out.</p>
<p>seems my son has same issue
DQ due to "asthma"
he has seasonal spring time allergy to pollen - which I call Hay Fever
I think my son said asthma during the exam b/c many generally call it that.
I called DoDMERB; they said they will call if they want more info; she also suggested that I can send in additional info - so I was going to have my son's doctor write a note -
do you have any other suggestions ?
did you son get a clearance ?
this is really sticky now b/c we sent acceptance to RPI based on ROTC scholarship and if the scholarship falls throught .... we have a major issue</p>
<p>My son is STILL waiting on a medical waiver! He has also had the pulmonary function tests done which proved that he does not have asthma. My son is a blue chip athlete and was being recruited to play soccer at USAFA. You can't play soccer and be asthmatic. Even our Congressman who gave my son his nomination contacted USAFA asking them what else can be done, but we have heard nothing! It is very frustrating especially when the candidate is perfectly healthy. </p>
<p>My son is making plans to attend another university where he was accepted into their engineering program and has received some scholarship money for his academic record. And, I hate to tell you, but AFROTC follows the same medical guidelines, so my son can't get an AFROTC scholarship either. If USAFA works out, he says he will definitely go, but he has to make other plans in case it doesn't work out. </p>
<p>Get any one you can think of to help out like your physician or the Senator or Congressman who gave him his nomination. Ask them to write letters on your son's behalf. It's worth a try. I hope it works out for your son! Hope it works out for mine, but if not, he will go to an excellent university (I should know-- it's my alma mater).</p>
<p>Have faith, and don't give up. My son went through something similar three years ago. He received his waiver on June 9th. He was very persistent, and followed up with DODMERB on an ongoing basis. In his case USAFA requested the waiver, I don't know if that made a difference. </p>
<p>Any news yet on a medical waiver? No news yet for my son. Looks more and more like he'll be going to his alternative university. Right now he is working as an intern in the IT department at a large engineering firm and loving it.</p>
<p>my son Daniel did NOT get a medical waiver re: asthma from AFROTC
we went to pulmonary specialist and sent in test results and long letter -
bottom line, he had a prescription for an inhaler when he was 14 and 15 years old .... used them a few times .... did not have an inhaler since then. I believe they stick to the written policy - any history of "asthma" after age 13 is enough for DQ. We were all disappointed, but he still whet to his 1st choice school, RPI, and is doing well there. He is in aerospace engineering and plans to have a career in that field - just not as an officer !
I wish we would have known this information early on - we wasted a LOT of time in application, tests, etc
best of luck to others in same boat</p>
Is there still hope if I call and annoy the heck out of them, or send in a rebuttal? Help would be much appreciated… I know I’m medically qualified to be there, but how do I prove it???</p>