<p>I have had severe knee pain when ever I did anything i could be on a bike for 2 min and I would start to feel pain. I am now in physical theorpy to correct it can i still get in.</p>
<p>There are many medical conditions which can result in an official “DQ” from DODMERB.</p>
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<p>However, many are waiverable.</p>
<p>Don’t let it stop you until it stops you. ;)</p>
<p>Luigi is correct. So far, there is only 1 condition that I know of that is guaranteed 100%, without exception, non-negotiable, where you can’t under any circumstance be admitted into ANY of the service academies.</p>
<p>NOT APPLYING!!!</p>
<p>Other than that, you just never know.</p>
<p>However, I do understand a person’s desire not to waste a lot of time if they don’t have a chance at something. If you’re blind in one eye and one leg is shorter than the other and you can’t run, it’s pretty much a waste of time to apply.</p>
<p>So, I would say that if academically you are pretty sure that you can get accepted to the academy, and you are just concerned about the physical part, then ask yourself the following type questions.</p>
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<li>Could you run 1-1.5 miles non stop; roughly a 7 minute mile?</li>
<li>If you could, would it be so painful to make you need or want to stop? </li>
<li>Is the rehabilitation you are doing something that can FIX your problem?</li>
<li>Could you spend 10 minutes going through an obstacle course where you are climbing ropes, ladders, crawling, running, carrying packs, etc…?</li>
<li>With the amount of pain that only you know you would have, could you endure it; would it stop you or slow you down too much; or would it just not be worth it? Because the physical running, climbing, crawling, etc… is mandatory and not negotiable.</li>
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<p>Depending on how you answer the above questions will determine if applying to the academy would be a waste of time or not. Many have gotten through the military physical without such conditions surfacing. However, once you get into basic training, nothing in writing will matter; the truth of your physical capabilities will indeed come out and be known. Unlike a traditional college application, the academy application is a very time consuming and intense process. It isn’t simply fill out a form and send it in. My son’s application was done very quickly. To the point where the Air Force academy said his was the very first completed application by a candidate in the entire country. And his still took about 45 days of non-stop efforts. Applications, physicals, transcripts, letters of recommendations by teachers, etc… His started the first week of june and was completed by July 19th but was non-stop.</p>
<p>I’m not saying any of this to discourage you. As I said previously, the ONLY thing 100% guaranteed to stop you from getting into any of the academies is NOT APPLYING. But you need to answer the questions above; especially if the rehabilitation can FIX the problem; and then decide if applying will be worth your time.You’ve said that 2 minutes of exercise would cause severe pain. Only you can determine if that sever pain is something that would hinder or stop you from doing the intense physical requirements of the academies. Good luck in your decision.</p>
<p>Having severe knee pain after 2 minutes of bicycling is not normal, and should be checked by a doctor/orthopedist. Tests can be done to determine the extent of the problem. If it’s a problem that needs surgery, then get it done and start rehabbing. If it’s a problem that physical therapy can help, then do the rehab. </p>
<p>Have you already passed your CFA? Does the knee pain keep you from doing the CFA? </p>
<p>Find out what you are dealing with and then work the problem. If you want to go to West Point, but can’t get the knee resolved for this year, there’s always next year. Have a back-up plan for this year. </p>
<p>West Point is a very physical place. If you aren’t that athletic or fit when you first go, you will be forced to at least become fit once you’re there. If that isn’t what you want for yourself, then … Having said that, if you have a knee problem and are working through it and receive a waiver, and aren’t at 100% when you get there, they will treat you when you need it. My d went to R-day not being fully recovered from a knee issue, and she was treated for it when needed. She had a miserable Beast, but her knee is now 100%. </p>
<p>Perservence and determination are qualities that will be definite assets when you get to WP. I guess it’s all about how badly you want it.</p>
<p>11bakjoe: from your other posts, I believe that you are a freshman in high school, you play soccer, and have had your knee injury since September. If you have been having physical therapy for 4 months with no improvement I would consider getting a second medical opinion. Finding a doctor who specialises in sports medicine may help. Your goal is to get this fixed so that you have no residual effects on your physical ability. Good luck!</p>
<p>I am going to another doctor this week to see what he said. It is not so much an injury but has been with me all my life.</p>
<p>I have been seeing a sports medicne doctor and he seems to think it should have run its course by know. It really sucks though.</p>
<p>I hope your new doctor can shed a new perspective on your problem. To reverse my original advice, if it has been a lifelong problem and is not a sports injury a sports medicine doctor may not be the best medical specialist to see…Good luck.</p>
<p>11bakjoe,</p>
<p>Sorry I missed the part about you being a freshman. At least you have time now to work on this. If you’ve had this a long time, it may not be a sports injury, but if it’s keeping you from doing physical activities it should be looked at. And it may be correctable. </p>
<p>What I would suggest though, is that you find an orthopedist/orthopedic surgeon in your area that deals with a lot of sports injuries. If you’re near a big city with professional sports teams, it would be fairly easy to do research to find what doctors treat the big name players when they’re injured. The newspaper archives would be a good place to look. If that doctor isn’t on your insurance, then their office may be able to refer you to another doctor that is. Good doctors only refer to other good doctors.</p>
<p>DoDMERB may disqualify you based on this, but if you can resolve this, with no lasting effects, then you will at least have a shot at getting a waiver - if it even is a problem in the first place.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>