Mental Health & DoDMERB Qualification
Mental health history is the #1 concern for DoDMERB candidates. Learn how ADHD, anxiety, depression, therapy history, and accommodation plans affect your medical qualification.
LTC Kirkland Explains ADHD & DoDMERB
Watch our expert break down the ADHD waiver process and what parents need to know.
- Medication timeline requirements
- Academic documentation strategies
- Building a compelling waiver case
Published Guides
ADHD and DoDMERB: Waiver Guide for Parents
Everything parents need to know about ADHD and the DoDMERB medical qualification process, including waiver strategies and documentation requirements.
14 min readAnxiety and DoDMERB Qualification: Parent Guide
Complete guide to anxiety and DoDMERB qualification: five disqualification criteria under DoDI 6130.03, the 36-month lookback rule, medication timelines, and waiver strategies.
17 min readDepression History and DoDMERB: Waiver Guide for Parents
How depression history affects DoDMERB qualification: the 5 DQ triggers, 36-month lookback, adjustment vs depressive disorder diagnosis, and waiver rates by branch.
11 min readIEP and 504 Plans: Do They Disqualify?
Under DoDI 6130.03, IEP and 504 plans disqualify only when linked to ADHD or a learning disorder. Learn the criteria, formal termination process, and waiver path.
10 min readNeed Help with a Mental Health Conditions Condition?
Our team includes the former DoDMERB Physician Reviewer. We can evaluate your student's specific mental health conditions condition and develop a waiver strategy.
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Autism Spectrum and Military Service
Current DoDMERB standards for autism spectrum evaluations and waiver considerations.
Therapy History: When Does It Matter?
Which types of therapy history raise flags with DoDMERB and which are less concerning.
36-Month Rule for Mental Health Explained
The 36-month rule for mental health medications and treatment, and how it applies to your timeline.
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