will i be medically dqed

[jogrose]

Hey guys. I'm a sophomore in college in the process of joining NROTC. I hope to be selected for SNA but I have a condition called Pulmonary Stenosis. It's a congenital heart defect but the doctors never found it until I was 17 and have said it is very mild. Do y'all think I will be medically disqualified or do you think I may be able to get by with a waiver.

 

[mmandziak]

Hey guys. I'm a sophomore in college in the process of joining NROTC. I hope to be selected for SNA but I have a condition called Pulmonary Stenosis. It's a congenital heart defect but the doctors never found it until I was 17 and have said it is very mild. Do y'all think I will be medically disqualified or do you think I may be able to get by with a waiver.

"The major concern is the relationship with mitral and aortic valve pathology. Pulmonic or tricuspid stenosis can both produce fatigue or shortness of breath."

"Asymptomatic cases with mild functional abnormalities of the tricuspid or pulmonary valves may be considered for waiver in the absence of other pathology."

It is a waiverable condition but it depends on the severity. Don't let it stop you from trying.

 

[jogrose]

I appreciate the reply thank you mmandziak

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Hey guys. I'm a sophomore in college in the process of joining NROTC. I hope to be selected for SNA but I have a condition called Pulmonary Stenosis. It's a congenital heart defect but the doctors never found it until I was 17 and have said it is very mild. Do y'all think I will be medically disqualified or do you think I may be able to get by with a waiver.

"The major concern is the relationship with mitral and aortic valve pathology. Pulmonic or tricuspid stenosis can both produce fatigue or shortness of breath."

"Asymptomatic cases with mild functional abnormalities of the tricuspid or pulmonary valves may be considered for waiver in the absence of other pathology."

It is a waiverable condition but it depends on the severity. Don't let it stop you from trying.

That link is for the NAMI waiver guide, this isn't addressing new accessions or programs leading to a commission. If the USN hasn't invested any money in you there is no reason to take any risk with you. The document you would need to look at is the Navy Medical Manual, which currently is not viewable due to reviews as dictated by recent executive orders.

In the end the only way to find out is to try and get medically qualified, but I wouldn't hold my breath that you would be cleared.

 

[ea6bflyr]

That link is for the NAMI waiver guide, this isn't addressing new accessions or programs leading to a commission. If the USN hasn't invested any money in you there is no reason to take any risk with you. The document you would need to look at is the Navy Medical Manual, which currently is not viewable due to reviews as dictated by recent executive orders.

In the end the only way to find out is to try and get medically qualified, but I wouldn't hold my breath that you would be cleared.

Does DODMerb use the NAMI waiver guide? I believe NROTC students have to clear DODMerb. NAMI is after that when getting ready for flight school.

 

[Renegade One]

It would be a gift from God if "what y'all think" (meaning those of us on AW)...meant two shits. Good luck to you and with the medical types.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Does DODMerb use the NAMI waiver guide? I believe NROTC students have to clear DODMerb. NAMI is after that when getting ready for flight school.

Very good point. In looking at the DODMerb instruction all stenosis dealing with the heart is a DQ.