<p>I answered this over on <a href=“http://www.servicecademyforums.com%5B/url%5D”>www.servicecademyforums.com</a>, but I want to reiterate ov rhere since sometimes not everybody is on both sites. I am sure Larry Mullen will also reply…he is the best and only on that site will you find DODmerb only threads, which will become lifelines for many applicants/candidates and cadets</p>
<p>DH has scoliosis history in his family. He was dq’d prior to COMMISSIONING as a Lt. The AF said he had a 23 degree curve, his folks took him to a specialist and it was found that the x-ray at Andrews was done improperly. He has a 17 degree curve, and was able to be commissioned and fly fighters for 20 yrs. The AF never did any medical check-ups or waivers after his commissioning. I only state this b/c DODmerb might req an x-ray, and if the results come out worse than what it is now, be assured that is not necessarily the end of the road, just a bump!</p>
<p>I suspect that Dodmerb will probably ask for more medical review regarding this issue, but you have at least 2 yrs (if she is a rising soph) before the issue will be resolved. From your post on the other forum it seems that her curvature is very minimal. Most peoplefamiliar with scoliosis understands that everybody has a curvature, it is when it gets to a certain point that it becomes dangerous since the curvature can start crushing organs (SIL had a 38 degree at 13, now has a medal rod in her back. Niece had a 43 at 11 was wearing a brace since she was 4 for 20 hrs a day and had the op 6 mos ago).
Your DD never had to wear a brace so I also suspect that it will only be additional paperwork to submit from a specialist.</p>