Any perforation of the tympanic membrane, or surgery to correct perforation within days of examination. Persistent, when associated with impaired glucose tolerance or renal tubular defects.
Other endocrine or metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, porphyria and amyloidosis that obviously prevent satisfactory performance of duty or require frequent or prolonged treatment. Limitation of motion. An individual will be considered unacceptable if the joint range of motion is less than the measurements listed below. An individual will be considered unacceptable if the joint ranges of motion are less that the measurements listed below. This includes hallux valgus.
History of uncorrected anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury. Chronic Retropatellar Knee Pain Syndrome with or without confirmatory arthroscopic evaluation. Dislocation if unreduced, or recurrent dislocations of any major joint such as shoulder, hip, elbow or knee; or instability of any major joint such as shoulder, elbow or hip.
Injury of a bone or joint of more than a minor nature, with or without fracture or dislocation, that occurred within the preceding six weeks: upper extremity, lower extremity, ribs and clavicle. Muscular paralysis, contracture or atrophy, if progressive or of sufficient degree to interfere with military service and muscular dystrophies.
Scars, extensive, deep or adherent to the skin and soft tissues that interfere with muscular movements. Laser surgery or appliance utilized to reconfigure the cornea also is disqualifying. Meridian-specific visual field minimums are as follows:. Distant visual acuity of any degree that does not correct with spectacle lenses to at least one of the following:. Refractive error hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism , in any spherical equivalent of worse than Contact lenses.
Complicated cases requiring contact lenses for adequate correction of vision, such as corneal scars and irregular astigmatism. Color vision. Although there is no standard, color vision will be tested because adequate color vision is a prerequisite for entry into many military specialties.
However, for entrance into the USMA or Army ROTC or OCS programs, the inability to distinguish and identify without confusion the color of an object, substance, material or light that is uniformly colored a vivid red or vivid green is disqualifying. Such treatment must be given and demonstrated effective before accession. A history thereof or dysfunctional residuals from surgical correction of these conditions.
Such treatment must be given and demonstrated effective prior to accession. Major abnormalities and defects of the genitalia, such as a change of sex, a history thereof or dysfunctional residuals from surgical correction of these conditions.
Renal calculus within the previous 12 months, recurrent calculus, nephrocalcinosis or bilateral renal calculi at any time. Injuries, including severe contusions and other wounds of the scalp and cerebral concussion, until a period of three months has elapsed. Deformities of the skull, face or jaw of a degree that would prevent the individual from wearing a protective mask or military headgear.
Defects, loss or congenital absence of the bony substance of the skull not successfully corrected by reconstructive materials, or leaving residual defect in excess of 1 square inch 6. Cervical ribs, if symptomatic or so obvious that they are found on routine physical examination.
Detection based primarily on X-rays is not considered to meet this criterion. Congenital cysts of branchial cleft origin or those developing from remnants of the thyroglossal duct, with or without fistulous tracts. Contraction of the muscles of the neck, spastic or non-spastic, or cicatricial contracture of the neck to the extent that it interferes with wearing a uniform or military equipment or is so disfiguring as to impair military bearing.
All valvular heart diseases, congenital or acquired, including those improved by surgery except mitral valve prolapse and bicuspid aortic valve. These latter two conditions are not reasons for rejection unless there is associated tachyarrhythmia, mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, insufficiency or cardiomegaly. Premature atrial or ventricular contractions are disqualifying when sufficiently symptomatic to require treatment or result in physical or psychological impairment.
Occasional asymptomatic premature ventricular contractions are not disqualifying. Cardiomyopathy, including myocarditis, or history of congestive heart failure even though currently compensated. Congenital anomalies of heart and great vessels, except for corrected patent ductus arteriosus.
Abnormalities of the arteries and blood vessels, including aneurysms, even if repaired, atherosclerosis or arteritis. Hypertensive vascular disease, evidenced by the average of three consecutive diastolic blood pressure measurements greater than 90 mmHg or three consecutive systolic pressure measurements greater than mmHg. High blood pressure requiring medication or a history of treatment including dietary restriction. Vein diseases, recurrent thrombophlebitis, thrombophlebitis during the preceding year, or any evidence of venous incompetence, such as large or symptomatic varicose veins, edema or skin ulceration.
If you have a history of drug dependence, you will need to provide evidence that you have abstained from the use of these drugs for at least the last 3 years prior to joining the Army.
A history of occasional use of recreational drugs won't stop you from joining, but you must stop using any such drugs before you join. After joining the Army, you must not use recreational drugs. The Army carries out random, compulsory drugs testing, and you can expect to be tested while you're in training. If you fail any of the tests, you're very likely be discharged. Back to Can I join. You will be sent forms asking about your medical history once you've submitted your application.
This page contains a brief sample guide to some of the conditions that might stop or delay you being able to join, however this is not an exhaustive list. You can still apply to join the army even if your medical history includes one or more of these conditions. Your application will be assessed on its own merits against medical standards for entry. Gastrointestinal problems: Chronic abdominal diseases like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Significant history of dyspepsia. Loss of spleen splenectomy. Active Haemorrhoids. History of kidney problems such as malfunction of a kidney or kidney stones. Recurrent renal colic. History of urinary incontinence. History of genital infections.
When evaluating practices and disqualifying factors, medical issues are in some situations easier to get approved versus financial or criminal issue.
Also, financial and criminal factors are the result of something the individual did versus medical issues can result from genetics or the environment in which the applicant had no control over. If you are someone you know wants to enlist in the Armed Forces and were denied before due to asthma-related issues, you should try again now more informed of the current enlistment situation.
Hey Lorenzo, I hear you man, but we have to go by what the official literature says. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. So can you join the military with Asthma? Author Recent Posts. Rob V. While he never actually served in the US Military, he has a passion for writing about military related topics. His hobbies include beach volleyball, target shooting, and lifting.
Latest posts by Rob V. Military Policy On Asthma 4. OMK got in touch with recruiters from every branch of the military to find out what their policy on asthma is. Share on Facebook. What Is A Navy Squid? OMK founder. The disqualifying medical conditions are listed below. Unless otherwise stipulated, the conditions listed below, are those that would be disqualifying by virtue of current diagnosis, or for which the candidate has a verified past medical history.
Asthma , including reactive airway disease, exercise-induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis, reliably diagnosed and symptomatic after the 13th birthday, does not meet the standard. If the applicant currently has symptoms of asthma, then a waiver would not be granted.
Asthma is one of those conditions that can be fatal in basic training so those individuals that are not clear cut are not waived. Ready to Join the Army? Contact a Recruiter Now!
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