Information Services Technician
Information Services Technician
Posted on Feb 28, 2024
Are ADHD Medications a disqualifier for Signal Warrants (255 Series)?
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I am considering trying ADHD medication to see if it is something that works for me, the only thing that is holding me back is that I do not know if ADHD Medications are a disqualifier for Technical Warrant positions.
255A: Information Services Technician
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Posted 2 mo ago
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Short answer: Yes, but it is waiverable (see “waiver comments” below).
Everything medically related when it comes to being "medically acceptable" in the military is covered in the standards of medical fitness volumes from DoD (DoDI 6130.03 1 & 2). One is for induction into the military (Volume 1)* and one is for retention in the military (Volume 2)*. The Army’s implementation of that is covered in AR 40-501*.
AR 40-501 states that the induction standards apply if you’re being appointed as a warrant officer or getting commissioned (2-2c).
According to DoDI 6130.03, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has four situations where it is disqualifying, one of which is “Prescribed medication in the previous 24 months” (section 6.28a)
Bottom line: you would have to get a medical waiver if you’re currently taking, or did in the last 24 months, ADHD medication.
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Waiver comments: Taking ADHD meds is waiverable if you can show that you would still be able to accomplish the tasks required of a 225 Warrant Officer if they weren't available.
However, if you’re going through the process now and can push it off for a bit (AND it doesn’t have a noticeable impact to you), you might want to consider not being prescribed medication until after the process is complete (it isn't a disqualifying condition for retention).
What you want to do is discuss it with a medical professional (psychiatrist) to determine if your medication would be one of those ‘quality of life’ enhancements that would make your situation better, but isn’t necessary to function.
If the two of you decide that you should go ahead with the medication, then have him evaluate you for a waiver ahead of time because you will have to have been off meds for almost a year to get a waiver.
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* DoDI 6130.03, Vol 1: DoD Standards of medical fitness for coming into the military - https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF
* DoDI 6130.03, Vol 2: DoD Standards of medical fitness for retention in the military - https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol02.PDF
* US Army Standards of Medical Fitness - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN37720-AR_40-501-002-WEB-4.pdf
Everything medically related when it comes to being "medically acceptable" in the military is covered in the standards of medical fitness volumes from DoD (DoDI 6130.03 1 & 2). One is for induction into the military (Volume 1)* and one is for retention in the military (Volume 2)*. The Army’s implementation of that is covered in AR 40-501*.
AR 40-501 states that the induction standards apply if you’re being appointed as a warrant officer or getting commissioned (2-2c).
According to DoDI 6130.03, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has four situations where it is disqualifying, one of which is “Prescribed medication in the previous 24 months” (section 6.28a)
Bottom line: you would have to get a medical waiver if you’re currently taking, or did in the last 24 months, ADHD medication.
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Waiver comments: Taking ADHD meds is waiverable if you can show that you would still be able to accomplish the tasks required of a 225 Warrant Officer if they weren't available.
However, if you’re going through the process now and can push it off for a bit (AND it doesn’t have a noticeable impact to you), you might want to consider not being prescribed medication until after the process is complete (it isn't a disqualifying condition for retention).
What you want to do is discuss it with a medical professional (psychiatrist) to determine if your medication would be one of those ‘quality of life’ enhancements that would make your situation better, but isn’t necessary to function.
If the two of you decide that you should go ahead with the medication, then have him evaluate you for a waiver ahead of time because you will have to have been off meds for almost a year to get a waiver.
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* DoDI 6130.03, Vol 1: DoD Standards of medical fitness for coming into the military - https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF
* DoDI 6130.03, Vol 2: DoD Standards of medical fitness for retention in the military - https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol02.PDF
* US Army Standards of Medical Fitness - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN37720-AR_40-501-002-WEB-4.pdf
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Thank you Sir, I can probably hold off until after WOCS if I get picked up this September.
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Regarding ADHD medications and eligibility for Technical Warrant positions, it’s crucial to check directly with the military branch or the recruitment officer as policies can differ significantly. The use of these medications might be evaluated on a case-by-case basis during your medical examination, so it's not necessarily a disqualifier, but disclosure and medical advice are key.
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