What are the chances of having a shellfish allergy waiver approved for the Air Force?

Rhyse Attard — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:14:57 -0400

I recently went to MEPS and everything was fine but they told me I need a waiver for my shellfish allergy. They told me they routed it to the surgeon General and would tell me in 1 to 2 weeks if I got approved. My last reaction was when I was 4 with swollen lips and eyes with a cough.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2021 10:20 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:20:11 -0400

Rhyse Attard No one on RallyPoint can tell you what your chances are of having a Waiver approved. Here is a previous post with information.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-possibility-of-getting-a-food-allergy-medical-waiver-from-the-usaf

What is the possibility of getting a food allergy medical waiver from the USAF? | RallyPoint

Hey Yall, I've recently been DQ'd for my seafood allergies by the Chief Medical Officer at our local MEPs and was just wondering if I could potentially appeal this claim through either passing an oral food challenge by a board-certified allergist and then sending the results and applying for a medical waiver to the surgeon general? Any response would be greatly appreciated!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2021 10:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:40:51 -0400

Unknown. No one but the Surgeon General will know your chances.

Response by Tay Co made Sep 5 at 2021 2:47 PM

Tay Co — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:47:14 -0400

Did you ever get approved? I want to join the AF at the end of the year, but have a fish allergy. Not shellfish, just fish.