DoDMERB Series 1: The Truth About DoDMERB (Former DoDMERB Doc Explains)

If your student sees “Disqualified” on DoDMERB, that doesn’t automatically mean the ROTC dream is over. 

In this episode, Former DoDMERB Physician Dr. Arthur Cajigal breaks down what DoDMERB actually does, who makes decisions, and what happens next when a candidate is marked Qualified, Remedial, or Disqualified.

What you’ll learn today: 

• What DoDMERB is (and what it’s not)
• The 3 outcomes: Qualified / Remedial / Disqualified
• Who can qualify you vs. who can disqualify you
• Why DoDMERB does NOT grant waivers
• Why honest medical disclosure matters (and protects your future)

Next episodes in this series: We’re going deep on WAIVERS—who grants them, how services assess risk, what families can/can’t control, and why two similar cases can have different outcomes.

Drop your DoDMERB question in the comments (asthma, ADHD, vision, ortho injuries, etc.). We’ll use your questions to guide the waiver episodes.

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