Genitourinary & Reproductive Conditions & DoDMERB
PCOS, menstrual disorders, ovarian cysts, and kidney conditions are evaluated under DoDI 6130.03 Section 6.13. Learn what actually triggers a disqualification versus what qualifies routinely.
Published Guides
PCOS and DoDMERB: Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Disqualifying?
PCOS is disqualifying for DoDMERB only when there are metabolic complications. Learn what the standard (code D171.61) requires, where metformin fits, and the documentation that clears your case.
13 min readVaricocele and DoDMERB: Does It Disqualify a Service Academy or ROTC Applicant?
A left-sided varicocele can meet the DoDMERB standard, but the side, symptoms, and size decide it. Learn when a varicocele is disqualifying under DoDI 6130.03 and what to document.
8 min readKidney Stones and DoDMERB: Are They Disqualifying?
Kidney stones are disqualifying for DoDMERB only when recent, current, multiple, bilateral, recurrent, or procedure-treated. Learn the standard (code 6.15.t) and what to document.
8 min readNeed Help with a Genitourinary & Reproductive Condition?
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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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Every waiver case is different. LTC Kirkland (Ret.) personally reviews each situation and develops a strategy tailored to your student's medical history and service goals.
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