Will the Army medically discharge me for Celiac Disease?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 13:21:13 -0500

Last month I was diagnosed with celiac disease after unintentional weight loss, and some other problems that had been going on for a while. I don’t know what that will mean for me, because my unit going on a deployment in 7 months. Will they medically discharge me or send me along with?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2019 1:42 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 13:42:21 -0500

Probably not. Celiac wont prevent you from meeting physical standards or prevent you from being deployable.

Sure it will impact your lifestyle but it's not career ending.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2019 3:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:16:59 -0500

I would refer you to AR 40-501, but the short answer is you should be good.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2019 3:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 15:02:44 -0500

I have two friends who were diagnosed and have not had any issues whatsoever. Like LT said, you might have to drastically (or minimally) make lifestyle changes but you should be good to go.

Response by CPL Roger Copeland made Nov 18 at 2019 4:14 AM

CPL Roger Copeland — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:14:23 -0500

Unless, it's keeping you from performing your duties, you should be good to go.

If Leadership not saying anything to you about your condition then just let go.

Just remember to keep copies of your medical records, because you never know what might happen to you 20 years down the road.