Is having Focal Brain Waves on an EEG disqualifying for the Army, even if you are already in?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:29:04 -0400

I’m currently at flight school trying to get an up slip for so I can continue my training. To get my up slip one of the tests I had to get was an EEG which showed I had focal brain waves in my frontal lobe. They think it’s most likely from my concussions as a kid. The neurologist says this is most likely not waiverable. I still have to get some more test done for more info, but I was doing some research and found out it’s also not waiverable for the army in general. So, my question is even if I’m already in the Army will I not only get dropped from flight school but also the army? And is there anything I can do?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 9:05 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:05:03 -0400

AR 40-501 should have your answers.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 9:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:18:05 -0400

Requirements for flight are usually different from the requirements to serve in general. If you get disqualified from flight, they will likely move you into a field that you will be able to continue serving, unless your condition is disqualifying from the army as a whole.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 9:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:23:42 -0400

The Army has high medical requirements for flight. If you joined the Army specifically under a flight program and become ineligible or fail, your contract should state what will become of you if you fail. If you're already in the Army and fail flight, you get returned to your unit. You won't be separated from the Army for medical reasons without a med board