Asthma NAMI Waiver

[StJP4Us]

Thread revival. I'm getting conflicting answers from recruiters and sources on the internet.

Is it a reliable diagnosis of asthma after the age of 13 if your mother kept refilling inhalers for you "just in case of emergency"? Even with doctor notations saying "no symptoms for years, never uses, keeps for emergency"? That is the only thing in my medical record after age 13 pertaining to asthma and I'm getting worried that this will DQ me.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Thread revival. I'm getting conflicting answers from recruiters and sources on the internet.

Is it a reliable diagnosis of asthma after the age of 13 if your mother kept refilling inhalers for you "just in case of emergency"? Even with doctor notations saying "no symptoms for years, never uses, keeps for emergency"? That is the only thing in my medical record after age 13 pertaining to asthma and I'm getting worried that this will DQ me.

That could be an issue, if filled and kept on hand that is indicating that there is or could be an issue.

 

[StJP4Us]

That could be an issue, if filled and kept on hand that is indicating that there is or could be an issue.

Is there any consideration such as corroborating medical records with doctors saying no symptoms, and notes saying mother insists refills? Or does it not matter?

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Is there any consideration such as corroborating medical records with doctors saying no symptoms, and notes saying mother insists refills? Or does it not matter?

anything helps, and hopefully it is reviewed by someone that understands.

 

[StJP4Us]

anything helps, and hopefully it is reviewed by someone that understands.

So at that point it is up to chance on who is reviewing it on that day. Also thanks for always responding haha... it is a huge help.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

So at that point it is up to chance on who is reviewing it on that day. Also thanks for always responding haha... it is a huge help.

basically ask what they want, give it to them, and if they say no ask what else they need and get that, until they say there is nothing that can be provided to clear you.

 

[StJP4Us]

basically ask what they want, give it to them, and if they say no ask what else they need and get that, until they say there is nothing that can be provided to clear you.

Have you seen cases where N3M rejects stuff cause the files are disorganized or there are too many?

 

[Mos]

Thread revival. I'm getting conflicting answers from recruiters and sources on the internet.

Is it a reliable diagnosis of asthma after the age of 13 if your mother kept refilling inhalers for you "just in case of emergency"? Even with doctor notations saying "no symptoms for years, never uses, keeps for emergency"? That is the only thing in my medical record after age 13 pertaining to asthma and I'm getting worried that this will DQ me.

I would recommend seeing a pulmonologist. A documented PFT and letter from the doc won't guarantee a waiver, but couldn't hurt. It helped in my case.

 

[maryhadalamb]

Another thread revival, has anyone expericed this before and made it through NAMI with waivers? Trying to see if its even in my path to become a navy avator. Im curious if my ASTB scores can play a part? Maybe not because its medical but I am curious about everyone experience with asthma waiver and seeing a pulmonolgist for support that I never really had it but just followed the diagoniss because my parents said I have it. I would love some hope but if not I guess thats okay. Any recent updates to NAMI or MEPS with asthma? Im even willing to take the methacholine test in advance because im sure I will pass, is it worth the hassel? Thanks guys!

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Another thread revival, has anyone expericed this before and made it through NAMI with waivers? Trying to see if its even in my path to become a navy avator. Im curious if my ASTB scores can play a part? Maybe not because its medical but I am curious about everyone experience with asthma waiver and seeing a pulmonolgist for support that I never really had it but just followed the diagoniss because my parents said I have it. I would love some hope but if not I guess thats okay. Any recent updates to NAMI or MEPS with asthma? Im even willing to take the methacholine test in advance because im sure I will pass, is it worth the hassel? Thanks guys!

Your ASTB scores have no weight on an asthma waiver.

 

[DBM]

Another thread revival, has anyone expericed this before and made it through NAMI with waivers? Trying to see if its even in my path to become a navy avator. Im curious if my ASTB scores can play a part? Maybe not because its medical but I am curious about everyone experience with asthma waiver and seeing a pulmonolgist for support that I never really had it but just followed the diagoniss because my parents said I have it. I would love some hope but if not I guess thats okay. Any recent updates to NAMI or MEPS with asthma? Im even willing to take the methacholine test in advance because im sure I will pass, is it worth the hassel? Thanks guys!

Last minute before I was about to submit my application, my recruiter got told that I needed to see a pulmonologist because I had childhood asthma. Long story short, I have an appointment scheduled for April 17th, but I'm trying to find earlier availabilities. Idk if you also need to see one as well but I found this after doing some digging, and perhaps if you're unsure about how your pulmonology exam will go, you can prepare with these videos.

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