Footeflyer
New Member
I have seen several threads on this, but no one seems to be able to give a straight answer (Perhaps there isn't one), so I thought I would give it a try. I have been attempting to get into the USMC under an aviation contract, and the only thing really holding me back is a medical condition called Ulcerative Colitis. Someone I talked to in the marines said they spoke to a flight surgeon who said it's waiverable on a case by case basis. Some of the threads I see here though say it is not waiverable, and the waiver guide said it is only waiverable if you have the corrective surgery and are symptom free for at least a year.
I have what my doctor called a mild case of Colitis. I have had only one flare up, aprox. one year ago, which is also when I was diagnosed. I was on prednisone for a month, or month and a half and then was on pentasa until August when I switched to Lialda. What do you think the possibility is of me getting a waiver for the FC1, and have you heard of anyone receiving a waiver for this before they began flight training? Any insight would be a great help. Thanks.
I have what my doctor called a mild case of Colitis. I have had only one flare up, aprox. one year ago, which is also when I was diagnosed. I was on prednisone for a month, or month and a half and then was on pentasa until August when I switched to Lialda. What do you think the possibility is of me getting a waiver for the FC1, and have you heard of anyone receiving a waiver for this before they began flight training? Any insight would be a great help. Thanks.