Gastrointestinal Conditions & DoDMERB
GERD, acid reflux, and GI surgical history are evaluated under DoDI 6130.03 Section 6.12. Learn what actually triggers a disqualification versus what qualifies routinely.
Published Guides
GERD and DoDMERB: What the Standard Actually Requires
GERD does not automatically disqualify your student. DoDI 6130.03 targets GERD with complications—Barrett's, stricture, refractory symptoms, or fundoplication within 6 months.
13 min readAppendectomy and Military Service: What DoDMERB Actually Requires
DQ code D164.40 expires 3 months after surgery — a healed appendectomy is not permanently disqualifying. Covers timing strategy, documentation checklist, and the Crohn's disease risk.
14 min readCrohn's Disease DoDMERB Waiver Guide
Crohn's disease and UC trigger DQ code D161.40 under DoDI 6130.03. Learn the 2026 waiver odds, medication tier breakdown, and what documentation actually moves a waiver board.
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Recommended Reading
The Ultimate DoDMERB Handbook
Covers every disqualifying condition, the waiver process for each commissioning source, and documentation strategies families need.
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