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My husband's in the us army(we're stationed in ak), if he gets diagnosed with raynauds disease will he be discharged or reassigned to warmer location?

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Dr. Nancy Baxi answered

Doubt : He'll be discharged. Possibly considered nondeploable to colder areas. Depends on how bad the symptoms are and if meds help him also.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Tej Singh answered

Probably not: Just keep hands warm. By small pocket hand heaters and wear gloves. Rarely gets severe!

Answered 1/3/2013

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A member asked:

My husband's in the us army(we're stationed in ak), if he gets diagnosed with raynauds disease will he be discharged or reassigned to warmer location?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nancy Baxi answered

Dr Koch agreed

Dr. Tej Singh answered

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