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To preface: Normally, the pain due to Osgood-Schlatter disease goes away, at least for most of the population. I was a rare case where the pain persisted, and I resorted to having a bone excision done to remove the piece of bone that was causing the inflammation and pain. I've been pain since then and I was back to running and biking only a week after the surgery. I'm not sure if I technically even have Osgood-Schlatter disease anymore. Anyways, I was hoping to apply for a pilot slot during the next application cycle in March of 2023, but looks like that's on hold for now. I just got back from my MEPS physical and was told I'd need a waiver for Osgood-Schlatter disease. I expected this, and my recruiter sent the request off. Unfortunately, I heard back yesterday that my request for a waiver was denied by the Surgeon General's office and that I was permanently disqualified from military service. I don't even know why they denied it. My recruiter told me that I could submit more supporting documentation in the hopes that I could resubmit it and they would review it again, but I'm not sure what the office would like to see. I'm speaking with my orthopedist on Thursday to see what sort of documentation we'll be able to provide. I'm hoping that someone may be able to provide some insight into this situation, or someone who has had an experience similar to mine can chime in. Thanks for any help.

I'm one year out from graduating at this point, so I can start the process. I'd like to fly a fighter in the ANG/reserve, but I wouldn't mind taking my chances with AD (well, I kind of mind) Age: 21 Degree and GPA: 3.7 in Electrical Engineering, specialization in RF and photonics AFOQT: 99/98/99/92/84/93 PCSM: 99 LORs: LOR from my principal investigator of the student satellite program that I am in. Flight Experience: PPL with 80 hours. Extracurriculars: Currently the Chief Engineer for a student satellite program. I also have an internship at that same program working on a funded project that should be launching in 2024. I've been studying for the tests and I think that I am prepared. I'd really like to get the ball rolling in this process. Also, on another note: would anyone have any information on Osgood Schlatter's disease, and whether or not a surgery to remove a small piece of bone would disqualify me (or at least require a waiver)?