Posted on Dec 26, 2020
Aidan Lally
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I know that I can't join active duty if I have hemochromatosis, unless I have a waiver, which I'm unsure of the likelihood of that. However, I don't know if I am ineligible to join the reserves, such as the Army reserves. I know I should probably talk to a recruiter for the official answer, which I have begun the process of, but I'm just wondering what you guys would think.
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SSG Intelligence Analyst
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If you can’t join Active because of the condition, you can’t join the reserved or NG without a waiver.
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Talk to a recruiter and find out, but don't be surprised if you have to shop around to find one willing to work for you. Because it is unlikely that you'll receive a waiver, recruiters may ghost you in order to put their efforts towards potential recruits not requiring any waivers. Based on your PMH of anxiety with medication use, hemochromatosis, and color-blindness, you will be disqualified at MEPS. Then, your recruiter would submit a waiver request on your behalf. Honestly, I would be shocked if another medical provider signed off on that waiver due to future risks to your health, but you don't know unless you try. If you don't try, you will always wonder "what if." But if you try and are denied, at least you know you gave it your best shot. You will have closure on that chapter of your life and can move on to your next goal.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
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Jebus Crimminy troop! How many times are you going to ask this question? I've seen at a minimum three threads now where you've asked the exact same question and gotten the exact same answers.
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