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- Physical and scholarship qualification processes are independent of each other, but students must receive favorable endorsement in both to receive NROTC scholarship
- Partial list of disqualifying medical diagnoses:
- Vision not correctable to 20/20
- Substandard color vision (Does not apply for Marine Corps or Nurse Option)
- History of asthma
- Acute or chronic cardiac/pulmonary conditions
- Chronic skin disorders such as:
- Cystic acne
- Psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Eczema
- Ununited fractures or major joint surgery
- Arthritis
- Seizure disorders
- Severe motion sickness susceptibility
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) schedules and reviews all physical examinations for service academies and NROTC candidates; candidates applying for more than one military academy or NROTC scholarship program require only one physical examination
- If DODMERB determines a disqualifying condition exists, written request is required for waiver consideration; some medical conditions may be waived after further review
- Applicants will be notified by DODMERB of any additional requirements for medical history consultations or diagnostic tests
- Surgical, laser, or mechanical procedures to correct defective visual acuity are absolute cause for disqualification; no waivers will be recommended
- Keratoconus or a history of treatment for this condition is absolutely disqualifying
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