Chris94
CWO selected
Hey all,
I know that nothing is for certain unless it's on paper and I'm going to ask one of the LT's from my previous NROTC unit about this, but can a herniated disc DQ me from receiving a flight slot? It happened midway through my 4/c year in NROTC and I was out for the rest of the year from everything but upper body exercise. Currently I'm on a Medical LOA, which is apparently just something they have to do even during the summer.
Also, I'm going to consult a spine specialist about possible minimally evasive surgery (lumbar decompression surgery) since going to a chiropractor for the past 3 months hasn't helped all that much. The fact of possibly getting surgery is what worries me since the medical standards are so high for being selected for flight.
Any input would be appreciated.
I know that nothing is for certain unless it's on paper and I'm going to ask one of the LT's from my previous NROTC unit about this, but can a herniated disc DQ me from receiving a flight slot? It happened midway through my 4/c year in NROTC and I was out for the rest of the year from everything but upper body exercise. Currently I'm on a Medical LOA, which is apparently just something they have to do even during the summer.
Also, I'm going to consult a spine specialist about possible minimally evasive surgery (lumbar decompression surgery) since going to a chiropractor for the past 3 months hasn't helped all that much. The fact of possibly getting surgery is what worries me since the medical standards are so high for being selected for flight.
Any input would be appreciated.