RAPEMAN wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 11:54 am
Remember: diabetes, flat feet, etc. is are means for an honourable discharge.
Good point. Given that is the case, it seems unfair that transsexuals would be allowed to remain with ongoing required medical attention.
List of disqualifying medical conditions:
Allergies
History of anaphylaxis or systemic allergic reactions to stinging insects, food or food additives
Any allergic condition that requires use of emergency medication interventions (Epinephrine auto-injector)
Color Vision
Color vision deficiency of ANY KIND is disqualifying.
Dental
Applicants must have sufficient teeth, natural or artificial, in functional occlusion to ensure satisfactory biting or chewing.
Eight or more teeth with multi-surface caries (cavities) that have not been corrected prior to arrival
Current orthodontic appliances traditional braces or Invisalign) for continued treatment are disqualifying. Active orthodontic care must be completed (applicant must be de-bracketed) prior to reporting day. Retainer appliances are acceptable once all orthodontic care is complete.
History of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder that is symptomatic or had required treatment in the last 12 months
Ears and Hearing
Moderate hearing loss in the 500 to 4000Hz frequencies. Current or history of use of hearing aids.
History of middle or inner ear surgery
Abnormalities of the external ear requiring recurrent evaluation or treatment or that would interfere with proper wearing/use of military equipment
Perforated eardrum or surgery to correct perforation in the preceding 180 days before physical exam
Endocrine System and Metabolism
History of goiter
History of thyroid disorders including, but not limited to hyper/hypothyroidism, thyroiditis
Current or history of diabetes mellitus
Extremities
Any defect or disorder of the extremities (including movement and range of motion) that produce noticeable deformity or interfere with normal daily functions
Torn cartilage, unstable ACL or PCL, or surgical correction of any ligaments if unstable or symptomatic
Chronic knee pain syndrome including, but not limited to patella-femoral syndrome
Pes planus (flat-footed) when accompanied by symptoms
Use of rigid, prescribed orthotics
Knee ligament repair (ACL/PCL) within 12 months or recurrent repair of ligaments of the knee
Repair of the meniscus in the last 6 months
History of dislocation, subluxation or instability of one or more joints
Recurring stress fractures or single episode of stress fractures in the last 12 months
Eyes and Vision
Uncorrected visual acuity worse than 20/400 in either eye
Distant visual acuity of any degree that does not correct to 20/40 in both eyes with corrective lenses
Refractive error exceeding plus or minus 8.00 diopters (spherical equivalent)
Astigmatism exceeding 3.00 diopters and anisometropia exceeding 3.5 diopters
Refractive error corrected by orthokeratology, kerato-refractive, PRK, laser or any other corneal enhancement have numerous criteria to meet in order to be qualified. Please contact our office for specific information.
Genitourinary System
Horseshoe kidney or absence of one kidney
Atrophy or absence of both testicles
Undescended testicle
Active or difficult to treat genital herpes (even if asymptomatic)
Bilateral kidney stones or single kidney stone in the preceding 12 months of the exam
History of abnormal menstrual cycle
Head, Scalp, Face and Neck
Abnormalities which interfere with wearing military equipment or are disfiguring
Heart and Vascular System
Cardiovascular defects or other congenital abnormalities
History of recurrent or ongoing cardiopulmonary symptoms including, but not limited to syncope (fainting) and pre-syncope
Lungs and Chest
History of pneumothorax within the past year if due to simple trauma or surgery, or a history within the past three years if spontaneous
Asthma, including reactive airway disease, exercise-induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis, reliably diagnosed and symptomatic after the 13th birthday. Reliable diagnostic criteria may include any of the following elements: Substantiated history of cough, wheeze, chest tightness and/or shortness of breath, which persists or recurs over a prolonged period of time, generally more than 12 months.
History of prescription or use of medications (including but not limited to inhaled or oral corticosteroids) for treatment or alleviation of symptoms of airway hyper responsiveness after the 13th birthday
Nervous System
Diagnosed seizure disorder after the 6th birthday
Any chronic pain syndrome
History of or recurrent syncope, pre-syncope or non-traumatic loss of consciousness
History of recurrent headaches or frequent or severe headaches within the past two years
Concussions with post event symptoms lasting greater than one month
Two or more concussions within the last 12 months
History of three or more concussions
Nose and Sinuses
Malformations or deformities that interfere with speech, breathing, chewing, or the ability to swallow
Chronic sinusitis inadequately controlled or history of sinus surgery in the past two years
History of vocal cord dysfunction
Psychiatric and Personality Disorders
Any disorder or history of disorders with psychotic features
History of impulse control and conduct disorders
History of depression requiring medication, outpatient treatment or hospitalization
History of anxiety requiring medication, outpatient treatment or hospitalization
History of any eating disorder
Attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder or learning disability such as dyslexia, which interferes with perceptual or academic skills past the 14th birthday. Use of medications to reduce symptoms of ADD or ADHD within the previous 24 months.
Skin
Eczema or atopic dermatitis after the 12th birthday
Contact dermatitis or allergy to rubber/latex
History of psoriasis
Current diseases of sebaceous glands to include severe acne (on or off antibiotics), if extensive involvement of the neck, shoulders, chest or back is present or would be aggravated by or interfere with the proper wearing of military equipment
Treatment with systemic retinoids, including, but not limited to isotretinoin (Accutane) until four weeks after completion of the course of treatment
Spine and other Musculoskeletal
Any deviation or curvature of the spine likely to impair normal function or wearing of proper military uniform or gear or causes physical symptoms. Lumbar or thoracic scoliosis greater than 30 degrees.
Herniated disc or history of surgical correction of this condition
History of chronic or recurrent low back pain
Surgical or congenital fusion of any part of the spine
Considering all that the personality and psychiatric disorder excludes, I would think transsexuals would already be discharged on those merits.
