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Wildcat15
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Hi All,
I've employed the use of the search function to no avail on this issue. It's an uncommon medical issue so I'm hoping someone with a little authority can provide some insight. On a different message board I posted an inquiry about having a history of hydronephrosis due to UPJ obstruction and the information I got was that if it was rectified as an infant it was regularly waivered. I had the surgery three years ago to fix the problem because I had onset symptoms later in life. I provided my recruiter with the entire paper trail of all the appointments leading up to my surgery, the surgery notes, and a post-op renal scan. My kidney function has dramatically improved to normal levels as experienced by healthy people. My surgeon notes; however, that I will likely show signs of chronic hydronephrosis due to the fact that I unknowingly had a UPJO. Aside from that he notes I am perfectly healthy, show no signs of sequelae, have perfectly operational kidneys, and that due to a successful surgery I have no possibility of recurring blockage. I'm hoping a medical waiver is a possibility but considering the fact the hydronephrosis is a PDQ, I'm not sure they will consider my recent health and successful surgery as enough to approve it.
I'll bullet it for clarity
My question is; Has anyone experienced similar conditions/waivers?
Is there anything else I can do to increase the chances of approval? (Surgeon did not recommend another renal scan as the first post-op one showed normal kidney function)
If my waiver is denied and I have no more paperwork to put forth, is that the end of the road for military service (in a Officer role) for me?
Thank you all very much for your time, as always any insight you can provide is appreciated. I hope you all are having a great day.
I've employed the use of the search function to no avail on this issue. It's an uncommon medical issue so I'm hoping someone with a little authority can provide some insight. On a different message board I posted an inquiry about having a history of hydronephrosis due to UPJ obstruction and the information I got was that if it was rectified as an infant it was regularly waivered. I had the surgery three years ago to fix the problem because I had onset symptoms later in life. I provided my recruiter with the entire paper trail of all the appointments leading up to my surgery, the surgery notes, and a post-op renal scan. My kidney function has dramatically improved to normal levels as experienced by healthy people. My surgeon notes; however, that I will likely show signs of chronic hydronephrosis due to the fact that I unknowingly had a UPJO. Aside from that he notes I am perfectly healthy, show no signs of sequelae, have perfectly operational kidneys, and that due to a successful surgery I have no possibility of recurring blockage. I'm hoping a medical waiver is a possibility but considering the fact the hydronephrosis is a PDQ, I'm not sure they will consider my recent health and successful surgery as enough to approve it.
I'll bullet it for clarity
- Hydronephrosis
- Surgery as an adult
- Post-op perfect health / successful surgery
- History of hydronephrosis likely to plague medical history
- Can't find definitive answer about waiver possibilities
- Recruiter unfamiliar with condition/waiver success
- Have exhausted paper trail - no more to provide to Navy
My question is; Has anyone experienced similar conditions/waivers?
Is there anything else I can do to increase the chances of approval? (Surgeon did not recommend another renal scan as the first post-op one showed normal kidney function)
If my waiver is denied and I have no more paperwork to put forth, is that the end of the road for military service (in a Officer role) for me?
Thank you all very much for your time, as always any insight you can provide is appreciated. I hope you all are having a great day.