Waivers

PrepRmblr · 10-27-2009, 09:20 AM

I am in the process of applying to the Merchant Marine Academy and I have a question. I finished my DodMERB test recently and I got a letter saying I failed to have vision correctable to 20/20. The letter said I can still try to get a waiver, but does this means that my chances of getting into the academy are low now? How hard is it to get a waiver?

KP2009 · 10-27-2009, 06:05 PM

It doesn't hurt your chances of getting in as long as you get the waiver. Just follow the DODMERB procedure for getting a waiver. They accused me of having asthma and i had to go to multiple doctors to prove i never had asthma and to get the waiver...according to DODMERB I still have asthma but hey what to doctors know. Its a long process but it can be done and you'll be able to get in.

jscam87 · 10-28-2009, 10:06 AM

Not sure what you mean by "Try to get a waiver". The above post is correct, the physical is sort of pass/fail. If you pass (get the waiver) there is no negative impact to your application. But I thought the waiver request was submitted automatically. What are they saying you need to do to 'try' for the waiver?

suzannegra · 11-03-2009, 10:55 AM

Go to : United States of America Service Academy Forums - Powered by vBulletin

There is a link there for DodMERB. The moderator under the DodMERB link just retired from DoDMERB and can help you with any questions. Good luck!!!

MG2013Mom · 11-07-2009, 01:45 PM

Larry Mullen is the GO TO guy for DODMERB info. He is the best!!