Will having autism disqualify me?

Nomak54

Nomak54

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Finally got my email today! I have a very mild, non harmful case of autism. I was in special education classes until 7th grade. They've kept a close eye on me since but I've been pretty independent ever since. I'm worried that I'll still be medically disqualified, what should I do/say.
 
"Pretty independent" doesn't quite cut it when you have the responsibility for the lives of an entire platoon. I'm not a medical professional, but I have read others on the forum say that autism generally is a DQ. Not sure if you can get a waiver or not. All you can do is try.

You should answer the DoDMERB questionnaire truthfully with the assistance of your parents and your physician.

Tell the truth, no more and no less.

If a doctor did not diagnose it, then you don't have it.

Many threads on this topic. Here are but a few:
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/autism-but-not-autistic-waiver.58426/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.co...or-air-force-with-tourettes-and-autism.56975/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/dodmerb-rebuttal-process.62520/
 
I remember meeting a former Air Force pilot who had a mild case of autism or asbergers. I don’t know what his exact situation was, but he made it thru somehow.
 
OK I'll be honest about it. Should I list it under mental disorder or Learning disabilities or speech problem (I had a speech impediment when I was young, it's kind of gone. I just have to put more focus on talking)?
 
Nomak54 said:
OK I'll be honest about it. Should I list it under mental disorder or Learning disabilities or speech problem (I had a speech impediment when I was young, it's kind of gone. I just have to put more focus on talking)?
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  1. Print the DoDMERB questionnaire.
  2. Contact your physician and obtain your medical records.
  3. Bring the questionnaire to your physician and explain about your desire to serve. Then ask him/her to assist you in answering the DoDMERB questions truthfully.
  4. If your physician is unfamiliar with DoDMERB or the military, it may be helpful to take your medical records to a doctor with a military background who can assist.
  5. Don't try to "wing" this thing. Answer the questions truthfully. No more, no less.
 
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