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Former student of mine has suffered about three to six migraine headaches a year since the age of around 13. He is now 18 and wants to join the Army. He is smart and extremely fit and wants to serve. His doctor has diagnosed him with "classic" migraines meaning he can feel them coming on and can take a prescription to block them from occurring. His recruiter, who I believe to be a pretty good guy but may not be totally up on the subject, says that, because of the infrequency of the problem, he is good to go--no problem. What do you think? Help, please.
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Edited 5 y ago
Posted 5 y ago
Responses: 11
According to DODI 6130.03 section 5.26 line e, the following applies:
SECTION 5: DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS 41
DoDI 6130.03, March 30, 2018
e. History of headaches, including but not limited to, migraines and tension headaches that:
(1) Are severe enough to disrupt normal activities (e.g., loss of time from school or work) more than twice per year in the past 2 years;
(2) Require prescription medications more than twice per year within the last 2 years; or
(3) Are associated with neurological deficit other than scotoma.
SECTION 5: DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS 41
DoDI 6130.03, March 30, 2018
e. History of headaches, including but not limited to, migraines and tension headaches that:
(1) Are severe enough to disrupt normal activities (e.g., loss of time from school or work) more than twice per year in the past 2 years;
(2) Require prescription medications more than twice per year within the last 2 years; or
(3) Are associated with neurological deficit other than scotoma.
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LTC Tom Jones yes sir. That said, it doesn’t mean it’s not something that could get a waiver. The waiver guidance changes from time to time and he should definitely go all the way through the process!
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The primary issue with a waiver would be the availability of and access to such medication in certain deployed environments. It never hurts to check. Example is that illnesses creating seizures is not waiverable just becasue it can be controlled with medication, it is the inevitability of an environment in which the required medication may be difficult to access. Good luck, and thank you for your service.
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CW4 Craig Urban
I was offered a contractor job from ITT. BG Max Labeto was the deputy and MG Chuck Anderson was the lead. Both were ere retired. I personally knew Max. He had been AMC Europe Commander when I was in Eygelshoven the Netherlands even though I worked for 21st support command. Well I had to come back to the US to get a physical on my own dime. On the way back I got a toothache and it swelled up my jaw. They paid for the hotel and said you are going to have to wait until the tooth can be fixed. So I called the recruiter who said no problem you can deploy a few weeks later. So I asked Debbie where in Afghanistan am I going? She said I cannot tell you that. So I ask how many logistic lead jobs are there? She says 3. Is the person in Kabul coming out? She says no. I figured it out. I was going to camp victory. Next to the Pakistan border. so I booked a flight back to Bangkok. Called Debbie and said my GF was sick and I had to go home. I was to be paid about 200K.
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Basically to be disqualifying the migraine attacks must be severe enough to interfere with daily routines and operations. However that is by the book.
Run with what the recruiter says. This at the very least gets him a trip to MEPS where Doctors there will make the final call as to yes, no or requires a waiver.
Run with what the recruiter says. This at the very least gets him a trip to MEPS where Doctors there will make the final call as to yes, no or requires a waiver.
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