Medical Waivers

tridude87
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:57:26 +0000

Hey all:

I’m an official candidate (Class of 2010) and have been moving throught the process fairly smoothly; personal statement, transcript, SAT scores, and some teacher recommendations are all in. However, my attention is now towards DODMERB. I know that I will be disqualified because of my glasses, but my perscription is within waiverable limits. However, since this puts me in a different pile with everyone else, I am now really concerned. Any input on how the waiver process goes would be great.

The Naval Academy has been all I have wanted to do since I was eight. Both of my older brothers were USNA graduates (98 and 01). For the past 10 years I have watched them do what I have wanted to do (graduate USNA, serve in the Navy as either a pilot or submarine officer, and go to grad. school). Now it is my turn. I don’t want to be turned down because of some medical condition that can be fixed. I would really appreciate any input on the process of getting a waiver so I can learn as much about it as possible. I’ve waited for this oppurtunity since I was 8 years old and will not be turned down due to a medical condition.