Joining the Air Force with Hypopituitarism

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Am I able to join the Air Force with Hypopituitarism with a waiver if I do the Direct Commissions Officer path because I am healthy, fit l, I take medications and the specialty jobs don't even pose a risk to me. Please someone tell me, I want to know that there is hope.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to Gov't/Military forum

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I can't tell you about the AF for certain, but I have seen documentation that other branches disqualify for chronic conditions requiring things like daily steroids, biologics, immune modulators, etc. Are you on daily DDAVP or something similar? If you're an otherwise competitive candidate, give it your best shot. Start the process and be prepared to duke it out for a waiver.

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

There is hope. But you will competing against those who don't need a waiver. You can only try... Good luck!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

If you don't ask, the answer is always no. :) Good luck!

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Thanks!

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Thank you

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Alright, thank you. And no, I am not on it

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Thank you

Just a tip — using the "quote" function when you reply helps readers figure out which poster you are addressing. :)

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Specializes in ER, ICU.
Just a tip — using the "quote" function when you reply helps readers figure out which poster you are addressing. :)

I kind of like that I can always assume the thank you is for me!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I kind of like that I can always assume the thank you is for me!

Ha! :D

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