Your DoDMERB Team

The Expertise You Need.
The Peace of Mind You Deserve.

Our team includes a retired Colonel who served as the Army Physician Reviewer at DoDMERB. We don't guess at the standards—we helped write and enforce them.

52
Years Combined Military Service
90+
Successful Waivers
3
Service Branches Represented
Direct
DoDMERB Insider Experience

Our Commitment to Future Leaders

We believe that deserving candidates—the future leaders of our military—should not be unfairly derailed by bureaucracy. Every family deserves an advocate who understands the system from the inside.

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Former
Professor of
Military Science
Lead Consultant

LTC Robert Kirkland (Ret)

U.S. Army

With decades of military experience, including serving as a Professor of Military Science, LTC Kirkland has an insider's understanding of the officer accession process. He has personally advised hundreds of successful Service Academy and ROTC candidates, specializing in navigating the most complex DoDMERB medical cases.

LTC Kirkland personally reviews each family's situation and develops a strategy tailored to their student's medical history and service goals. His direct relationships with waiver authorities and deep knowledge of the process give families a decisive advantage.

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LTC Kirkland personally reviews every case. Get expert guidance for your student's DoDMERB situation.

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Former
DoDMERB
Physician Reviewer
Medical Expert

Dr. (Colonel) Arthur B. Cajigal (Ret)

U.S. Army · 30 Years Active Duty

COL (Ret) Cajigal concluded 30 years of active duty service in June 2025. His military career progressed from leadership positions in Army hospitals and health centers to operational roles spanning battalion through three-star command levels.

His final three assignments focused on accessions medicine: Command Surgeon at U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM), Command Surgeon at U.S. Army Cadet Command, and Army Physician Reviewer/Chief at DoDMERB. Dr. Cajigal provides unmatched expertise in applying DoD medical accessions standards and reviewing medical waivers.

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Dr. Cajigal's expertise backs every case we take on. His analysis of medical standards gives your family a decisive edge.

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Graduate
U.S. Air Force
Academy
Supporting Expert

Capt. Trisha Dach

U.S. Air Force · USAFA Graduate

A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former Intelligence Officer, Captain Dach offers invaluable expertise in decoding complex administrative requirements, ensuring every aspect of an application is meticulously prepared for success.

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A Legacy of Success

Our team founded the highly-respected gainserviceacademyadmission.com and rotcconsulting.com. We created dodmerbqualified.com to provide a dedicated, expert-level service for the most challenging part of the application journey.

Our expertise is also published in The Ultimate DoDMERB Handbook, available on Amazon — the definitive guide to navigating the DoDMERB medical qualification process.

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LTC Kirkland personally reviews each case. The earlier you start, the stronger your strategy.

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