Recently had an exam done by a flight doc, possibly saw this in my ear, which I never heard about until today. Referred me to an ENT Doctor. Surgery may be required to remove it, if it is truly there. Has anyone ever experienced this along with the waiver process? Are my chances of being a Naval Aviator done? Thanks in advanced!
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Cholesteatoma
- Thread starter Asapla
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FormerRecruitingGuru
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If you haven't already, suggest you google the NAMI guide. Also, have you discussed this with the Flight Doc?
FormerRecruitingGuru
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So you have your answer…
I didnt see the title of your post for a bit and was like "WHAT DID THE DOC SEE IN HIS EAR"
https://www.med.navy.mil/Portals/62...MI/ARWG/Waiver Guide/AWRG COMPLETE_231227.pdf
p. 116
WAIVER: A history of cholesteatoma is CD. It must be surgically removed before a waiver can be considered. Since the recurrence rate is approximately 35%, initial waivers are for one year only; an ENT consultation must be submitted before the waiver will be continued after that first year. Persistence of cholesteatoma would be cause for waiver withdrawal, pending the outcome of further surgery. Waivers for applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You should be fine.