TXSRT
04-28-2009, 07:01 PM
I have been reading around and researching on the web trying to find answers to some question I have regarding my BuMED waiver. Granted, I may be jumping in a little early on this, as I am still waiting to hear back on my BuMED waiver. This is something I really want and don’t plan on not fighting it I have to. But most of what I have found is not very positive regarding hearing loss waivers in the Marine Corps. However, I want to be prepared for the worst and have a backup plan I can implement right away.
With regards to my situation, to keep it short, I have slight hearing loss in my right ear. When I returned to MEPS, I was told by the doctor there that he was recommending me for a waiver as I had just missed passing the tests. One of the sergeants started my packet and was having it sent out on Monday. If I am denied, can I appeal even though I have already had a consult? If so, how will this affect my chances to get approved? I know that I have to present a case with more info to show cause for review, which would mean another opinion. Will an opinion from another doctor even hold any kind of weight with the BuMED doctors? Or am I wasting my time and theirs by trying to appeal with yet another doctor? I can’t see where they would be too inclined to get yet another opinion from another doctor when I already had a consult.
The gunny's at MEPS and the gunny from my RSS all say I will be fine and will be approved. I have my reservations as they all said the same thing about my consult. I realy want the EGA! Thank you in advance!
With regards to my situation, to keep it short, I have slight hearing loss in my right ear. When I returned to MEPS, I was told by the doctor there that he was recommending me for a waiver as I had just missed passing the tests. One of the sergeants started my packet and was having it sent out on Monday. If I am denied, can I appeal even though I have already had a consult? If so, how will this affect my chances to get approved? I know that I have to present a case with more info to show cause for review, which would mean another opinion. Will an opinion from another doctor even hold any kind of weight with the BuMED doctors? Or am I wasting my time and theirs by trying to appeal with yet another doctor? I can’t see where they would be too inclined to get yet another opinion from another doctor when I already had a consult.
The gunny's at MEPS and the gunny from my RSS all say I will be fine and will be approved. I have my reservations as they all said the same thing about my consult. I realy want the EGA! Thank you in advance!