The Doctor is in! Ask a Flight Surgeon!

[villo0692]

Are you saying the NAMI guys aren’t following the quick reference guide?

that's not what I said. As y'all probably know, there is a plethora of "CD unless XYZ conditions". so yes it is a case by case basis. during my stint at OCS I saw people with conditions that had me saying "there is no way on Earth this dude's getting cleared" and now they're here wearing flight suits. So yes, there is a good array of SNAs with some condition or history of, that would on first glance deem them DQ, but which after more consultations and specialist visits at OCS, finally got cleared. This of course applies only to conditions where the possibility of a waiver exists, if it is a DQ with no chance of an exemption, well yeah, nothing to do there. This is me just telling you to do your research and do your own assesment before counting yourself out. for the dude who thinks he has a hernia, go get checked to be sure. Truth be told is that you won't know for sure until NAMI sees you.

 

[Anthony2000]

that's not what I said. As y'all probably know, there is a plethora of "CD unless XYZ conditions". so yes it is a case by case basis. during my stint at OCS I saw people with conditions that had me saying "there is no way on Earth this dude's getting cleared" and now they're here wearing flight suits. So yes, there is a good array of SNAs with some condition or history of, that would on first glance deem them DQ, but which after more consultations and specialist visits at OCS, finally got cleared. This of course applies only to conditions where the possibility of a waiver exists, if it is a DQ with no chance of an exemption, well yeah, nothing to do there. This is me just telling you to do your research and do your own assesment before counting yourself out. for the dude who thinks he has a hernia, go get checked to be sure. Truth be told is that you won't know for sure until NAMI sees you.

Herniated disc*

 

[Anthony2000]

that's not what I said. As y'all probably know, there is a plethora of "CD unless XYZ conditions". so yes it is a case by case basis. during my stint at OCS I saw people with conditions that had me saying "there is no way on Earth this dude's getting cleared" and now they're here wearing flight suits. So yes, there is a good array of SNAs with some condition or history of, that would on first glance deem them DQ, but which after more consultations and specialist visits at OCS, finally got cleared. This of course applies only to conditions where the possibility of a waiver exists, if it is a DQ with no chance of an exemption, well yeah, nothing to do there. This is me just telling you to do your research and do your own assesment before counting yourself out. for the dude who thinks he has a hernia, go get checked to be sure. Truth be told is that you won't know for sure until NAMI sees you.

It has been looked at, and X-ray. Nothing detected. Can’t get an MRI I’m above the limit. So there is no diagnosis. The issue is herniated disc 90% of the time heal on their own. I went in 3 years after it happened… it had healed by then…

 

[johnpauljones1776]

that's not what I said. As y'all probably know, there is a plethora of "CD unless XYZ conditions". so yes it is a case by case basis. during my stint at OCS I saw people with conditions that had me saying "there is no way on Earth this dude's getting cleared" and now they're here wearing flight suits. So yes, there is a good array of SNAs with some condition or history of, that would on first glance deem them DQ, but which after more consultations and specialist visits at OCS, finally got cleared. This of course applies only to conditions where the possibility of a waiver exists, if it is a DQ with no chance of an exemption, well yeah, nothing to do there. This is me just telling you to do your research and do your own assesment before counting yourself out. for the dude who thinks he has a hernia, go get checked to be sure. Truth be told is that you won't know for sure until NAMI sees you.

Thanks, hope to see you in the fleet

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

It has been looked at, and X-ray. Nothing detected. Can’t get an MRI I’m above the limit. So there is no diagnosis. The issue is herniated disc 90% of the time heal on their own. I went in 3 years after it happened… it had healed by then…

So you don’t have a herniated disc?

 

[Anthony2000]

So you don’t have a herniated disc?

I’ve never been diagnosed with one. I just looked up symptoms of one and I had those exact symptoms. It happened 3.5 years ago and they heal on their own.

In other words No. I’ve never seen a doctor for it, and never been diagnosed.

 

[Anthony2000]

So you don’t have a herniated disc?

Everything was disclosed on the 2807 “low back pain”. Im physically qualified also. Just worried down the road but I know when you’re in there is a whole different set of standards…

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I’ve never been diagnosed with one. I just looked up symptoms of one and I had those exact symptoms. It happened 3.5 years ago and they heal on their own.

In other words No. I’ve never seen a doctor for it, and never been diagnosed.

So… you’re self diagnosing yourself here? See where I’m going with this discussion?

 

[Anthony2000]

So… you’re self diagnosing yourself here? See where I’m going with this discussion?

Yes I do… “I don’t have back issues”. Done will forget about it haha

 

[FinkUFreaky]

Not saying to be careful with disclosing health issues, be honest and have integrity. That said if you don’t have the health to get through OCS, you’ll find out. If they let you in, give it a try. If you can make it through there you should probably be able to handle flying an airplane????

 

[gtownjake]

Asking this in more than one thread. I recently wrapped up MEPS and ASTB testing, all good there. I have gotten a request for more information for a medical issue.

In Feb 2022 I had a small kidney stone, and went to the hospital for it (as I didn't know what was wrong). I have passed it no issue since then, and am not on any medication nor have I shown any symptoms of another.

For my SNA application, they are requesting a urology consult with urinalysis, and CT scan for sign of any current retained stone.

I have been asymptomatic since, and the one stone I had was my only one in my life.

After reading the NAMI, it appears that I fit under the "Waiver Recommended" section for Renal Stones.

How much should I "worry" about this? Is this something that is going to be tough to waiver? Would this cause any flight physical issues in the future?

Any feedback or similar stories are appreciated.

 

[Anthony2000]

Asking this in more than one thread. I recently wrapped up MEPS and ASTB testing, all good there. I have gotten a request for more information for a medical issue.

In Feb 2022 I had a small kidney stone, and went to the hospital for it (as I didn't know what was wrong). I have passed it no issue since then, and am not on any medication nor have I shown any symptoms of another.

For my SNA application, they are requesting a urology consult with urinalysis, and CT scan for sign of any current retained stone.

I have been asymptomatic since, and the one stone I had was my only one in my life.

After reading the NAMI, it appears that I fit under the "Waiver Recommended" section for Renal Stones.

How much should I "worry" about this? Is this something that is going to be tough to waiver? Would this cause any flight physical issues in the future?

Any feedback or similar stories are appreciated.

I had a few things that needed medical documents and further testing. I did everything they requested and put it in a PDF, and highlighted important info (doc saying “I’m clear and asymptomatic”).

Your recruiter should be able to tell you your likelihood of getting that approved! Best advice do everything they ask and make it organized. All my stuff got cleared.

 

[gtownjake]

I had a few things that needed medical documents and further testing. I did everything they requested and put it in a PDF, and highlighted important info (doc saying “I’m clear and asymptomatic”).

Your recruiter should be able to tell you your likelihood of getting that approved! Best advice do everything they ask and make it organized. All my stuff got cleared.

That’s good to hear. I’ve been very timely and organized thus far so I have that going for me. What do you mean doc saying you’re asymptomatic? Did you type something out explaining your situation?

 

[Anthony2000]

That’s good to hear. I’ve been very timely and organized thus far so I have that going for me. What do you mean doc saying you’re asymptomatic? Did you type something out explaining your situation?

I went to the doctor and did the test they requested and highlighted the parts that said the problem is not longer persistent or stuff like that.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Asking this in more than one thread. I recently wrapped up MEPS and ASTB testing, all good there. I have gotten a request for more information for a medical issue.

In Feb 2022 I had a small kidney stone, and went to the hospital for it (as I didn't know what was wrong). I have passed it no issue since then, and am not on any medication nor have I shown any symptoms of another.

For my SNA application, they are requesting a urology consult with urinalysis, and CT scan for sign of any current retained stone.

I have been asymptomatic since, and the one stone I had was my only one in my life.

After reading the NAMI, it appears that I fit under the "Waiver Recommended" section for Renal Stones.

How much should I "worry" about this? Is this something that is going to be tough to waiver? Would this cause any flight physical issues in the future?

Any feedback or similar stories are appreciated.

What does the Navy Medical Manual say? you need to pass that hurdle first.