Regarding the medical requirements toward becoming a navy pilot

[hoytman]

I am wondering if having a minor stroke and minor dyslexia are grounds for dismissal toward becoming a navy pilot.

 

[MasterBates]

Without consulting the NOMI waiver guide (which I hate), I would venture to guess that the stroke is a show stopper. Not that it's not possible, but I have never heard of it.

 

[eyzondapryz]

Here's the direct link in case you were interested:http://www.nomi.med.navy.mil/NAMI/Wa

 

[feddoc]

Consult your neurologist or the NAMI folks listed on the link provided above for the most accurate answer...My best guess is that strokes are CD.


TIAs = mini strokes

"WAIVER: TIA's are permanently disqualifying. In rare cases where a curable cause is identified and treated (e.g. ASD with aneurysmal defect - surgically cured), referral for SBFS waiver consideration may be undertaken."

 

[BACONATOR]

Consult your neurologist or the NAMI folks listed on the link provided above for the most accurate answer...My best guess is that strokes are CD.


TIAs = mini strokes

"WAIVER: TIA's are permanently disqualifying. In rare cases where a curable cause is identified and treated (e.g. ASD with aneurysmal defect - surgically cured), referral for SBFS waiver consideration may be undertaken."

Wow. So if there's an underlying condition causing it, STROKES can be waivered??

And the dude from Speed & Angels was shot in the FACE and is now flying F/A-18s?? Where exactly is the "SHOT IN THE FACE" waiver in the NOMI waiver guide??