Respiratory Conditions & DoDMERB
Asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, and sleep apnea are among the most common DoDMERB disqualifications. Learn the current standards and waiver paths.
LTC Kirkland Explains Asthma & DoDMERB
Watch our expert explain asthma waivers and what testing is required.
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) requirements
- Methacholine challenge test preparation
- Building an evidence-based waiver case
Published Guides
Asthma After Age 13: Waiver Guide
How asthma history after age 13 is evaluated by DoDMERB and the testing required for clearance.
15 min readExercise-Induced Asthma & Military Service: DoDMERB EIB Guide
DoDI 6130.03 names exercise-induced bronchospasm explicitly. Learn the three DQ triggers, three patient scenarios, and what pulmonary testing a waiver requires.
13 min readDoDMERB Spirometry: Asthma Waivers Explained
What DoDMERB spirometry measures, how the methacholine challenge works, and what waiver authorities look for after an asthma disqualification.
13 min readDoDMERB Methacholine Challenge Test: What Waiver Authorities Are Looking For
What the methacholine challenge test involves, how to prepare, and what results mean for your qualification.
14 min readBronchitis Inhaler and DoDMERB: Will It Trigger an Asthma DQ?
A one-time bronchitis inhaler is typically not a DQ. A recurring pattern may be — regardless of the diagnosis label. Here is what DoDMERB reviewers actually look for.
6 min readPneumonia and DoDMERB: 3-Month Rule, Recurrent Episodes, and Waivers
How DoDI 6130.03 treats pneumonia: the 3-month timing rule, the recurrent episode threshold, and what actually counts as infectious pneumonia for DQ purposes.
13 min readNeed Help with a Respiratory Conditions Condition?
Our team includes the former DoDMERB Physician Reviewer. We can evaluate your student's specific respiratory conditions condition and develop a waiver strategy.
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Sleep Apnea and Military Qualification
How sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment history affect DoDMERB qualification.
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