Crohns Disease

[Grant]

Hey Grant ... you think the Navy or AF is more lienent on this subject??

I'm really not sure, regarding officer recruitment. As far as medical screening goes, but I have been told that all enlisted folk go through the same people, at MEPS. I'd think that the same procedure would go for officers, but I'm not totally sure on that. Hopefully someone will chime in on the subject....

 

[American_Ace]

I know you have to go through DODMERB for any ROTC or Academy. My guess is they decide which 'ailments' you have then send that off to the respective commissioning programs, then they decide what to do with you. For example, b/c of my vision I was 'commission qualified' for the AFA, but I was 'waiverable' for USNA, so I know the seperate services have different stances. I couldn't tell you which one would be more forgiving though, just try both and see what happens.

 

[lombs18]

yeah, ill try both, but with this do you think i should go to OCS and see if i get a pilot slot? i dont want to go through and do NROTC and then find out i wont be able to fly, because thats really all i want to do. Thanks Again for any replys

 

[vegita1220]

I'd think that being a graduating midshipman with an outstanding record would somewhat increase your chances of getting a waiver for what you described as an innocuous condition, compared to a civilian off the street, no matter how qualified.

In one case, they've already invested money in you, so it'd just plain suck to lose you for something that wouldn't affect your duties, while in the other, they're picking people to fill up the last available officer slots for that year. Particularly since it's pretty likely DODMERB won't even notice it. And actually I'm no doctor, but I don't know how the hell they'd find out at the flight physicals either if you've got no symptoms.

Of course, this is a "it'd be nice if..." scenario, the reality could be very different.

 

[prowlerdude]

Crohn's

I have Ulcerative Colitis and was told that if I had Crohn's there would be almost no chance instead of practically no chance, then again, it has not stopped me.

 

[lombs18]

yeah... im on the borderline between crohns and UC... i take asacol which is the UC medicine. so well see what happens

 

[wink]

If you "don't recall" a diagnosis from a doctor that occured since you were old enough to understand the conversation, have had medication perscribed or undergone a medical procedure, extensive testing or surgery, then it is fradulent enlistment. Don't go there!

 

[lombs18]

so your saying dont say "i dont recall" having that.... tell them the truth and try to get the waiver?

 

[wink]

Tell the truth. Basing you acceptance on a lie would be a hell of a way to start a honorable career as a military officer.