Medical Disqualification Question

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Hello Guys,

For context I am applying for SNA. So I was asked to do some eye tests since I am a glaucoma suspect patient. I was not worried about the exams since on the aeromedical website from my understanding if my eye pressures are in a normal range and I have no vision loss then there is a good chance a waiver will be approved. My eye pressures have always been normal and my vision has never been a concern. Unfortunately I have been medically disqualified and the reason was unspecified glaucoma.

I mentioned to my recruiter that my eye pressures have always been in an acceptable range for the past 8 years. Also my vision has never been a concern. From my understanding I have been a glaucoma suspect patient and was never formally diagnosed with glaucoma. Also, my ophthalmologist never advised me to have lifestyle changes because of my eyes.

My recruiter told me that he would look into the situation. My question is should I have some hope or is there is a good chance that I am for certain disqualified for SNA.

Sorry for making a thread if there already is a thread where this question is applicable.

Thank you

 

[Brett327]

For context, fewer waivers are being approved for aviation accessions because they've got a huge backlog of waivers to process and the Navy basically said "fuck it, we've got enough folks to fill our accessions quotas, so we're not entertaining any new waivers."

 

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For context, fewer waivers are being approved for aviation accessions because they've got a huge backlog of waivers to process and the Navy basically said "fuck it, we've got enough folks to fill our accessions quotas, so we're not entertaining any new waivers."

Damn so I should keep my hopes low that there will be some kind of change to the medical decision?

 

[Brett327]

Damn so I should keep my hopes low that there will be some kind of change to the medical decision?

I'm not sure what you're asking. If you're eligible for a waiver, apply for it. If your waiver isn't approved, that's probably the end of the line for you.

 

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I'm not sure what you're asking. If you're eligible for a waiver, apply for it. If your waiver isn't approved, that's probably the end of the line for you.

Ahh ok then yeah I guess it is the end of line since I believe I did apply for a waiver because I was asked do some medical exams but got a disqualification even with preferable results.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Ahh ok then yeah I guess it is the end of line since I believe I did apply for a waiver because I was asked do some medical exams but got a disqualification even with preferable results.

I always tell applicants waivers are not automatic and are reviewed / decided on a case by case basis.

The navy reviewed your paperwork and decided a waiver could not be granted for naval aviation.

From my experiences, naval aviation is not risk adverse in terms of waivers for eyes.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Ahh ok then yeah I guess it is the end of line since I believe I did apply for a waiver because I was asked do some medical exams but got a disqualification even with preferable results.

What may be acceptable results in a civilian medical exam may not be acceptable results in military medical exam. This could be your issue.

 

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What may be acceptable results in a civilian medical exam may not be acceptable results in military medical exam. This could be your issue.

Even when looking at the Aeromedical and Waiver Guide the results are still acceptable even when going back 8 years. Thankfully it isn't the end of line at the moment so hoping for the best.

 

[Hoover FO]

Even when looking at the Aeromedical and Waiver Guide the results are still acceptable even when going back 8 years. Thankfully it isn't the end of line at the moment so hoping for the best.

I've known many Pilots/NFOs who had to fight medical, waivers, tests, etc. that eventually earned their wings and have very successful careers.

 

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I've known many Pilots/NFOs who had to fight medical, waivers, tests, etc. that eventually earned their wings and have very successful careers.

That is what I am hoping in my case since my doctor says everything is good and I have been a low glaucoma risk patient for 8.5 years.