Question 1

can a blood disorder keep me from joining the military?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: "Current or history of coagulation defects (286) to include, but not limited to von Willebrand’s Disease (286.4), idiopathic thrombocytopenia (287) , or Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (287.0), is disqualifying. Leukopenia. Current or history of diagnosis of any form of chronic or recurrent agranulocytosis and/or leukopenia (288.0) is disqualifying."

Question 2

could monostoic fibrous dysplasia keep you from joining the military?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on bone affected with fibrous dysplasia. The bone overgrows but is less strong than normal bone. Fibrous dysplasia involving hip and proximal femur would be easily fractured and require sometimes surgery for healing. Fibrous dysplasia involving finger, rib, or forearm bone would be less hazardous.

Question 3

hi docs, would a knee replacement keep me from joining the military?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Best answered by a military md but from my experience the physical requirements required by military duty would preclude an applicant who had knee replacement surgery. Best of luck!

Question 4

can i join the military with a small vsd?

Accepted Answer

VSD: I would be very cautious. Check with your cardiologist for further advice.

Question 5

i have a misdiagnosis on my medical record can i join the military?

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If the misdiagnosed: Condition is disqualifying for enlistment/ conditioning - then it would be need to be well clarified before hand with a waiver request. If the issues is just that you don't agree with diagnosis - then that will not get your waivered.

Question 6

can people with lupus join the military?

Accepted Answer

As : far as the disease is mild, with correct treatment and direct sun exposure, maybe.

Question 7

why can't autistic people join the military?

Accepted Answer

Core symptoms : of Autistic Spectrum Disorder include qualitative impairments in social communication &amp; reciprocal social interaction + narrow, restricted areas of interest. Lack of or deficiences in Theory of Mind, the understanding that someone else may have a different point of view , face recognition, the understanding of non-verbal cues, &amp; eye-to-face gaze can impact both teamwork &amp; following orders.

Question 8

can i join the military if i have migralepsy?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If you have not had an event in over a year off all medication you may be OK. If not, then no.

Question 9

could i still join the military eventhough i have tenia versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Tinea versicolor : Is a benign fungal infection. It will not prevent you from enlisting in the military. Good luck.

Question 10

i'm about to join the military and i was wondering if they can tell if i'm masturbating.i haven't done it for 2 weeks and the test is tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't know: I wouldn't sweat this. They don't care if you have self or partner sex before your evaluation. As a former military physician I can assure you this is not what they are interested in. They just want to find people with worrisome medical conditions that would prevent them from serving in a healthy capacity. Those are the ones they exclude, not the normal folks.

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