Comments on: Navy Recruiting Medical Waiver Process http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process Navy Recruiting Blog about the enlistment process and benefits of service. This is NOT an official Navy web site. The opinions expressed are my own, and may not be in-line with Big Navy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:15:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Grace http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23948 Grace Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:15:10 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23948 Thanks for the reply! Is there any way to find out if my injury can be waived before I fill out the scholarship apps? Also, what is the likelihood of receiving a waiver for this? More specifically, at what rate are these waivers granted? I'm 2 weeks post surgery, and currently a sophomore, so I have plenty of time - but not so long that I want to continue working toward an NROTC scholarship if I'm not going to pass the physical. If that is the case, I will direct my attention elsewhere. There are no plans to remove any implants at this time, unless they cause issues. Thanks for the reply! Is there any way to find out if my injury can be waived before I fill out the scholarship apps? Also, what is the likelihood of receiving a waiver for this? More specifically, at what rate are these waivers granted? I’m 2 weeks post surgery, and currently a sophomore, so I have plenty of time – but not so long that I want to continue working toward an NROTC scholarship if I’m not going to pass the physical. If that is the case, I will direct my attention elsewhere. There are no plans to remove any implants at this time, unless they cause issues.

]]> By: Navydoc http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23946 Navydoc Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:53:29 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23946 Grace, Hardware in the ankle is DQ and requires waiver. If hardware is removed, waiver may or may not be required (depends on whether or not any arthritis and/or degenerative changes show up on x-ray). I do not advise people to have surgery to remove hardware unless there is a medical reason to do so. Grace,
Hardware in the ankle is DQ and requires waiver. If hardware is removed, waiver may or may not be required (depends on whether or not any arthritis and/or degenerative changes show up on x-ray). I do not advise people to have surgery to remove hardware unless there is a medical reason to do so.

]]> By: Grace http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23940 Grace Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:17 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23940 My question is similar to Charles T's from 2/6. I just had surgery to repair a broken ankle. Two questions. If I am able to have the implants removed (9 screws, 2 pins, 1 plate) will I need a waiver? Will I need a waiver if the implants remain? I plan to apply for an NROTC scholarship for computer science, but I will explore other college options if a scholarship will not be available to me. It would be helpful to have this information before starting the application process. My question is similar to Charles T’s from 2/6. I just had surgery to repair a broken ankle. Two questions. If I am able to have the implants removed (9 screws, 2 pins, 1 plate) will I need a waiver? Will I need a waiver if the implants remain? I plan to apply for an NROTC scholarship for computer science, but I will explore other college options if a scholarship will not be available to me. It would be helpful to have this information before starting the application process.

]]> By: Navydoc http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23918 Navydoc Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:54:42 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23918 Jessi, You will need to submit your records for review. Insect sting allergy depend on the severity of the reaction (any systemic problems, like widespread swelling, involvement of the lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing) require waiver. Most hymenoptera allergy is idiosyncratic, meaning it's difficult to test for and can lead to sudden death. Jessi,
You will need to submit your records for review. Insect sting allergy depend on the severity of the reaction (any systemic problems, like widespread swelling, involvement of the lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing) require waiver. Most hymenoptera allergy is idiosyncratic, meaning it’s difficult to test for and can lead to sudden death.

]]> By: Navydoc http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23917 Navydoc Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:40 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23917 Brandon, History of a single ACL reconstruction more than 12 months ago and with normal exam now is not DQ and does not require waiver. Brandon,
History of a single ACL reconstruction more than 12 months ago and with normal exam now is not DQ and does not require waiver.

]]> By: Jessi http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23910 Jessi Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:32:10 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23910 Hey there. When I was 18, I was sent to the ER for a bad reaction to three yellow jacket stings on my forehead. I did an overnight stay. Since then, I've been stung several times with no reaction. Will I be disqualified based off of the ER trip six years ago? I don't have to carry an epi-pen with me. Thanks so much. Hey there.

When I was 18, I was sent to the ER for a bad reaction to three yellow jacket stings on my forehead. I did an overnight stay. Since then, I’ve been stung several times with no reaction. Will I be disqualified based off of the ER trip six years ago? I don’t have to carry an epi-pen with me.

Thanks so much.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23861 Brandon Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:35:44 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23861 Navy doc i was wondering if a right ACL reconstruction with the pattelar tendon was dq condition?pr waiverable? its been 18 months since surgery i am 110% i can run 9 miles in a hour and 10 minutes im am determined to become apart of the navy seals,i feel like i was stronger then ever before right now Navy doc i was wondering if a right ACL reconstruction with the pattelar tendon was dq condition?pr waiverable?
its been 18 months since surgery
i am 110% i can run 9 miles in a hour and 10 minutes im am determined to become apart of the navy seals,i feel like i was stronger then ever before right now

]]> By: Navydoc http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23828 Navydoc Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:25 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23828 Brian, It sounds like your problem is high myopia, not just astigmatism, given your numbers. For high myopia, the cutoff is 8.00, whereas for astigmatism, it is 3.00. The Army will waive up to 12 if the eye is otherwise healthy (hence the ophthalmology consult) and the other services will generally go to 10, although I do occassionally see higher. Brian,
It sounds like your problem is high myopia, not just astigmatism, given your numbers. For high myopia, the cutoff is 8.00, whereas for astigmatism, it is 3.00. The Army will waive up to 12 if the eye is otherwise healthy (hence the ophthalmology consult) and the other services will generally go to 10, although I do occassionally see higher.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23824 Kevin Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:32:35 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23824 What is the approximate approval rate for waivers in the Army? I hope I get mine. What is the approximate approval rate for waivers in the Army? I hope I get mine.

]]> By: Brian http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/09/17/navy-recruiting-medical-waiver-process/comment-page-8#comment-23822 Brian Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:56:57 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1592#comment-23822 Navydoc, Thank you for the response. I don't ever remember hearing about having astigmatism throughout my life. The recruiter was the one who told me at MEPS so it's a possibility. I told him the doctor told me it was because of my really bad vision, but maybe he knew more than I did before I even knew what was going on. He told me he was able to keep track of me somehow. I'm more certain its just my vision. It's about 9.25 in one eye and 11 in the other. I'll just keep waiting and giving periodic phone calls for now. I would hope he'd let me know if it was denied so I can move on and get back to college. Again I really appreciated your response and help. Thanks Again Navydoc,

Thank you for the response. I don’t ever remember hearing about having astigmatism throughout my life. The recruiter was the one who told me at MEPS so it’s a possibility. I told him the doctor told me it was because of my really bad vision, but maybe he knew more than I did before I even knew what was going on. He told me he was able to keep track of me somehow. I’m more certain its just my vision. It’s about 9.25 in one eye and 11 in the other. I’ll just keep waiting and giving periodic phone calls for now. I would hope he’d let me know if it was denied so I can move on and get back to college. Again I really appreciated your response and help.

Thanks Again

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