Should I bother applying to ROTC and SA's?

[lizadventures]

I'm a HS junior looking to go to USNA, USAFA or do NROTC, but I have GERD that is completely controlled by medication (40mg of Nexium every morning) and had surgery to repair a torn labrum in my hip last March. I have seen on some older websites that GERD is a dq, but on some newer ones that you're fine if its controlled on meds. After the hip surgery last March, I have no restrictions but I'm not sure if the surgery is a dq or not. Am I going to be medically dq'ed, can I get a waiver, and should I even bother applying to SA's and NROTC?
Thanks

 

[CPRIARNG]

I found this while searching disqualifying conditions:

D161.0 - GERD with complications - Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), with complications including, stricture or B-ring, dysphagia, recurrent symptoms or esophagitis despite maintenance medication, or Barrett's esophagitis

I believe it is worth a try, any service academy is an excellent choice. A more relaxed approach could be NROTC at a local college. Try calling a PMS or one of their cadre members and ask about the GERD and see what they say, always worth a try. Good Luck

 

[lizadventures]

Actually, I think I qualify under that standard -- I have no complications and according to that standard it's only a dq with complications. Thanks a lot!

 

[EDelahanty]

I found this while searching disqualifying conditions:

D161.0 - GERD with complications - Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), with complications including, stricture or B-ring, dysphagia, recurrent symptoms or esophagitis despite maintenance medication, or Barrett's esophagitis

I believe it is worth a try, any service academy is an excellent choice. A more relaxed approach could be NROTC at a local college. Try calling a PMS or one of their cadre members and ask about the GERD and see what they say, always worth a try. Good Luck

What is the source of your information (i.e., D161.0)? Also, it is unlikely any PMS or cadre would feel qualified to comment on a medical condition such as GERD.