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A member asked:
Can someone serve in the military with a heart transplant?
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No: Pts with a heart transplant require a great deal of care and are very fragile. They are suseptible to infections due to the medications there on . They also have to go for routine surviellence biopsies of their heart. Too high maintenance for the military.
Answered 4/9/2016
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Strange Question: Suggest you ask a military recruiter and be specific what you mean by "serve in the military.".
Answered 1/28/2013
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No: This is a non-waiverable condition for entry into the military (commissioning or enlistment).
Answered 4/9/2016
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