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Gain Service Academy Admission

Gain Service Academy Admission

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The podcast that is all things regarding U.S. Service Academy admission. Whether it is West Point, the Naval Academy (Annapolis) or the Air Force Academy- admission is as much about the process as it is the attributes of the candidate. It is complex—and involves several qualifications which make it far more rigorous than the traditional college application. This podcast helps the listener understand and navigate the process in order to gain a coveted appointment.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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  • DoDMERB Series 4: Vision, Hearing, and Dental Standards

    DoDMERB Series 4: Vision, Hearing, and Dental Standards
    Mar 26 2026
    LTC Kirkland and Dr. (COL) Cajigal break down the head and neck medical standards from DoDI 6130.03 that generate the most anxiety for Service Academy families. This episode covers eyes and vision, refractive error cutoffs, the spherical equivalent calculation, LASIK and PRK timing, keratoconus, color vision testing and service-by-service policies, ear tubes and hearing tests, chronic sinusitis versus routine sinus infections, braces and Invisalign timing (including the June 1 rule), and wisdom teeth. They explain what the standards actually say, how DoDMERB applies them, where families commonly misunderstand what is disqualifying, and why applicants should never delay medically appropriate treatment out of fear of DoDMERB. The eyes and vision section uses graphics and visual explanations. That portion is much easier to follow on screen. Watch the YouTube version for the vision segment: https://youtu.be/hptRgIJsRdQ?si=eE4Y73Ee3AE07d1d&t=240 If your family needs help navigating a DoDMERB disqualification or waiver, contact us about DoDMERB Consulting: https://dodmerbqualified.com/start About DoDMERB Qualified: DoDMERB Qualified helps Service Academy and ROTC families navigate the DoDMERB medical qualification and waiver process. LTC Kirkland handles all family consultations. Dr. Cajigal reviews cases behind the scenes as the medical expert. Learn more at dodmerbqualified.com.
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    1 h y 9 m
  • DoDMERB Series 3: Mr. Larry Mullen's Memo on DoDMERB Sucess

    DoDMERB Series 3: Mr. Larry Mullen's Memo on DoDMERB Sucess
    Mar 9 2026

    If your family is navigating DoDMERB, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is working the process the wrong way.

    In this episode, LTC (Ret.) Rob Kirkland and COL (Ret.) Dr. Arthur Cajigal break down Mr. Larry Mullen’s well-known Applicant Reference Guide—the practical DoDMERB “do’s and don’ts” that help applicants and families work with the system instead of against it.

    You’ll learn why the applicant should lead the process, how parents can support without taking over, what strong medical documentation actually looks like, why summary letters often fall short, how to think about DoDMETS vs. DMACS 2.0, and what families should avoid if they want to keep things moving.

    In this episode: • Why the applicant should lead communication with DoDMERB • How parents can support without slowing things down • What counts as a strong medical record submission • Why summary letters often are not enough • The difference between the DoDMETS portal and DMACS 2.0 • Why status updates can create panic if misunderstood • Why timing matters in a first-in, first-out system • Why asking “what are my chances?” usually leads nowhere • What to do—and what NOT to do—to avoid unnecessary delays

    📄 Download Mr. Mullen’s memo here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppnf36ebHdJEATwMisZn9q2MSuOQKVrU/view

    If this episode helped, subscribe, share it with another Service Academy family, and send us your DoDMERB questions for future episodes.
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    32 m
  • DoDMERB Series 2: Waivers Explained for Service Academies (2026)

    DoDMERB Series 2: Waivers Explained for Service Academies (2026)
    Mar 4 2026

    If DoDMERB says "Disqualified," it can feel like the door just slammed shut. But for many competitive Service Academy applicants, that DQ is the start of the waiver review, not the end.

    In this episode, LTC (Ret.) Rob Kirkland and COL (Ret.) Dr. Arthur Cajigal (former DoDMERB staff and Army ROTC Cadet Command surgeon) break down the waiver process from start to finish: who actually grants waivers, why documentation matters, what conditions tend to be waived, and what families can control to avoid delays.

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

    • What DoDMERB does (and doesn't do)

    • What a waiver really is, and who decides it

    • Why being "considered for a waiver" is a big deal

    • The questions waiver reviewers ask behind the scenes (deployment risk, recurrence, monitoring, sudden incapacitation)

    • What "good medical documentation" actually looks like

    • What to do (and what NOT to do) to keep your waiver timeline moving

    BOOK A CONSULT: Want a clear plan for your specific situation (records to pull, remedials, waiver strategy)? Start here: https://www.dodmerbqualified.com/start

    If this helped: Subscribe, share with a parent/applicant who needs it, and send us topics you want covered next.
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    40 m
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