<p>Call the number and set up your appointment right away. You can choose the contract medical option if the military facility cannot see you for a couple of months. It is best to pay attention to the advice from USMA and get your medical exam done as soon as possible after receiving your card. The DoDMERB process can be the lengthiest part of the application to complete. </p>
<p>This is about the time my son received his notice in the mail last year. He had to gather records for several remedials (requests for more medical history on a specific condition). The record gathering took three months so he was glad he was able to start the DoDMERB process the summer before his senior year. </p>
<p>If you have no medical issues it may take only a month to be cleared. Better to be safe than sorry, though!</p>
<p>I cannot stress enough that USMA’s and DoDMERB’s instructions should be followed to the letter and on the timeline that they give.</p>
<p>Call tomorrow and you will not have to worry about which 5 days count.</p>
<p>Good Luck and thank you for choosing to serve in our Armed Services!</p>