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If i want to be in the military, will i have to find a treatment for my narcolepsy?
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Narcolepsy : While there are treatments for narcolepsy, the disease process may make you non-deployable. This would have to be evaluated by your sleep md and the military physician.
Answered 3/1/2014
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Disqualifying: Narcolepsy will disqualify you from entry into the military. Please see this site: http://www.Military.Com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.Html.
Answered 11/4/2017
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