waiver for crohn's disease

I'm not going to sugar coat it...

It's not going to happen for enlistment or commissioning.
 
interesting I would recommend that anyone who has this looks at Transfer Factor as a solution. This is considered a cure not the meds currently being given which contain this ailment into remission. My son has a very light version of it (not even really sure what yet). I would understand the military does not want the money burden nor the chance of being in combat and dealing with this. We are going to try this (will make the drug mfg mad about this post but if it works will pray for waiver) GI told us if it does he will help with this.
 
timcstl said:
interesting I would recommend that anyone who has this looks at Transfer Factor as a solution. This is considered a cure not the meds currently being given which contain this ailment into remission. My son has a very light version of it (not even really sure what yet). I would understand the military does not want the money burden nor the chance of being in combat and dealing with this. We are going to try this (will make the drug mfg mad about this post but if it works will pray for waiver) GI told us if it does he will help with this.
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JMPO - but don't count on any DoD-related agencies to accept Transfer Factor as a proven cure for Crohn's disease at this stage of this treatment's development cycle. I really hope and pray that this works for your son, but I would counsel caution against building up your hopes for a waiver.
 
@MSZ07, most of us here are quoting "DoD" requirements. I am not sure since USMMA is Department of Transportation if the same caveats apply. With UC or Crohns on a large ship taking medicine in a somewhat controlled environment it may be waiverable, I don't know enough about DOT requirements. You can probably research it online and get an idea.
 
But USMMA requires a reserve Navy commission unless they select to enter active duty out of USMMA.
 
Very True....I just didn't know if their AD was in the merchant marine or they have to be Navy Reserve AD? Also don't know if being the Naval Reserve you can be an LDO which would limit assignments. I just wasn't sure, so I suggested they check the particular regulations and ask Admissions if UC or Crohn's is waiver possible?
 
FMHS-79 said:
JMPO - but don't count on any DoD-related agencies to accept Transfer Factor as a proven cure for Crohn's disease at this stage of this treatment's development cycle. I really hope and pray that this works for your son, but I would counsel caution against building up your hopes for a waiver.
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long story short transfer factor just stymied things, turned out not to be crohn's he had mold exposure from his high school. (entire school being torn down). Found a mold specialist 3 months later everything fixed (GI, acne, sinus and fatigue). Colonoscopy was perfect from same GI doctor who is now working with mold doctor to treat patients he has never been able to help. Going to get medical done hopefully next month.
 
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