Sgt Dave Knight4794492<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I spent 10 years on Active duty in the Marines and really miss serving. I used to hear recruiters say, "Everything is waivable." I am starting to wonder if that is true. Here's the deal, I have an 80% VA rating for a combo of GERD, PTSD, and Anxiety. I am currently being treated for insomnia, ADD, and sleep apnea also by the VA. What is the realistic likelihood that I can receive waivers for these conditions and continue serving in the National Guard? Some of these issues I can fix on my own (losing weight vs. sleep apnea for example). Some of them may need a waiver. I am already getting back down to my "fighting weight" and working on the PT requirements, just in case. However, I fear that my medical history might be a huge barrier to serving again. My RE code is 1B, I have a BA & MBA, and I am looking to enlist as 09S for OCS. I have read the entire DoDI and see a few issues, but there is a ton of grey area in there (that would best be answered by a medical professional). So, is everything waivable or would I just be wasting everyone's time (including my own)?How hard is it to join Indiana National Guard with Med Waivers?2019-07-09T12:44:50-04:00Sgt Dave Knight4794492<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I spent 10 years on Active duty in the Marines and really miss serving. I used to hear recruiters say, "Everything is waivable." I am starting to wonder if that is true. Here's the deal, I have an 80% VA rating for a combo of GERD, PTSD, and Anxiety. I am currently being treated for insomnia, ADD, and sleep apnea also by the VA. What is the realistic likelihood that I can receive waivers for these conditions and continue serving in the National Guard? Some of these issues I can fix on my own (losing weight vs. sleep apnea for example). Some of them may need a waiver. I am already getting back down to my "fighting weight" and working on the PT requirements, just in case. However, I fear that my medical history might be a huge barrier to serving again. My RE code is 1B, I have a BA & MBA, and I am looking to enlist as 09S for OCS. I have read the entire DoDI and see a few issues, but there is a ton of grey area in there (that would best be answered by a medical professional). So, is everything waivable or would I just be wasting everyone's time (including my own)?How hard is it to join Indiana National Guard with Med Waivers?2019-07-09T12:44:50-04:002019-07-09T12:44:50-04:00SSgt Private RallyPoint Member4794542<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="201228" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/201228-sgt-dave-knight">Sgt Dave Knight</a> 80% might be hard. I had a hell of a time w/ just 10%. Have to get a waiver to go to MEPS. MEPS then has to clear you for service. Then you have to get a waiver from the Surgeon General from discharging branch.<br />I got out in 2000. Was finally successful in my fight 24 Sept 2018. Though, a lot of that has to do w/ recruiters who disappeared at the first sight of difficulty.Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2019 1:11 PM2019-07-09T13:11:47-04:002019-07-09T13:11:47-04:00SGT Javier Silva4794708<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="201228" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/201228-sgt-dave-knight">Sgt Dave Knight</a> I think it is going to be difficult for you to get back in, even into the Guard. I would definitely talk with a recruiter.Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 9 at 2019 2:22 PM2019-07-09T14:22:25-04:002019-07-09T14:22:25-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member4796013<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You have to understand that a waiver would likely be considered if continuing military service has a low or no chance of making the condition worse. Now I am NOT a waiver approval authority so I have to tred carefully in giving advice. You have to think of it from a Doctors perspective. Would you say that military service would have no chance of making your PTSD and Anxiety worse?Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2019 10:00 PM2019-07-09T22:00:42-04:002019-07-09T22:00:42-04:00CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member4803221<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was Air Guard in IN (both units) and your best bet is to get yourself in as good a shape and as healthy as you can and then go talk to a recruiter. You have nothing to lose and you are healthier even if they don’t take youResponse by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2019 9:25 PM2019-07-11T21:25:52-04:002019-07-11T21:25:52-04:002019-07-09T12:44:50-04:00