Current symptomatic osteochondroma or history of multiple osteocartilaginous exostoses
Current symptomatic osteochondroma or history of multiple osteocartilaginous exostoses
What This Code Means
Receiving DQ code D226.50 means the DoDMERB physician reviewer determined that your medical history or exam findings related to current symptomatic osteochondroma or history of multiple osteocartilaginous exostoses do not currently meet Department of Defense accession standards as defined in DoDI 6130.03.
This does not end your candidacy. Many conditions flagged under this code are waiverable. The next step is understanding the exact standard that applies to your situation and whether a waiver request is appropriate for your commissioning source.
Official Regulation Text
From DoDI 6130.03-V1, “Medical Standards for Military Service,” Change 6 (February 3, 2026)
“History of osteochondroma or other benign bone tumor if symptomatic, greater than 2 centimeters, or requiring surgery.”
“History of tendon disorder, including, but not limited to, tendinopathy, tendinosis, or tendon rupture: (1) Current Achilles tendinopathy or history of Achilles tendon rupture. (2) History of any other tendon rupture requiring surgical repair within the last 12 months, or with current functional limitation. (3) Chronic tendinopathy of any tendon if symptomatic within the last 6 months despite treatment.”
“History of acromioclavicular separation: (1) Grade III or higher at any time; (2) Grade I or II if symptomatic within the last 6 months.”
“History of osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis of any major joint if: (1) Symptomatic within the last 12 months; (2) Requiring prescription medication; or (3) Resulting in functional limitation.”
“History of fracture of any bone: (1) Current non-union or malunion of any fracture. (2) History of fracture within the last 6 months unless completely healed with full restoration of function. (3) History of stress fracture within the last 6 months. (4) History of fracture with retained hardware that interferes with wearing military equipment, or that would be expected to require removal.”
Waiver Outlook for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Key Factors for Waiver Approval
- Documentation of full rehabilitation, strength, and agility
- No recurrent dislocations or chronic pain
- Full range of motion confirmed by orthopedic evaluation
- Active participation in competitive sports post-recovery
For scoliosis cases, the key threshold is the Cobb angle measurement. Having your own imaging and specialist evaluation ready — rather than relying solely on DoDMERB's assessment — can strengthen your case.
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