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[feddoc]

cgoetz, a lot depends on any ICD codes in your record. If they match certain codes, see the waiver guide, that will often determine your course of action.

 

[BACONATOR]

ADHD = helos??? stuck with helos??

I guess my sarcasm meter wasn't as pegged as I thought. (hint: was poking fun at OP's comment that his ADHD/depression wouldn't allow him to fly fixed wing as he wanted...)


Much love to the helo bubbas!

 

[cgoetz]

what are idc

 

[joshmf]

what are idc

http://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/

http://www.who.int/classifications/apps/icd/icd10online/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ICD-10_codes#List

 

[bunk22]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he will be disqualified for jets out of the box. It's helo's or nothing if he gets the waiver.

 

[cgoetz]

So, how do I match up whats in my medical reports with what is listed in the above links

 

[feddoc]

An ICD code looks like XXX.XX or something like that. Comapare any of your ICD codes with the above links.

 

[cgoetz]

Is it as simple as if they match then its final and
I don't get in or does it just give me a clue on what I need to do. I'm really confused I should probablly get in touch with my recruiter.

 

[feddoc]

Read the numbers. Compare. Once that is done, you will have a good idea of what to do.

 

[DSL1990]

I'm in junior year, If I took adhd medication, it would help me and I would get off these meds end of senior year. I would apply for ROTC scholarships tho, and try to attend ROTC. Worst comes to worst, I will use a couple of other scholarships to pay for my first year, I will take the ROTC classes I believe, and reapply for the ROTC scholarship freshman year in college for the 3 year scholarship... Then I will either get it or not, but I want to take ROTC for the rest of college, and commision and go into flight school... whats the longest I could take these meds, or whens a good time to stop taking them ect?

There is a thread on this topic here:
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=363

 

[cgoetz]

So, can anyone tell me that if I got the waiver for the ADD and depression does that mean I can just become an officer or is that for flying to?

 

[cgoetz]

Still waiting on a response to my last question

 

[feddoc]

So, can anyone tell me that if I got the waiver for the ADD and depression does that mean I can just become an officer or is that for flying to?

It depends on who gave you the waiver. If a flight surgeon, you are good for most officer fields as well as flying.

 

[cgoetz]

Well right now I'm in contact with a doctor for the Navy and I've explained to him my case. Now he is not a flight surgeon for the however he was able to foward the info I gave him to several flight surgeons and they told him that I shouldn't have a problem. However he did say that according to them I still had to go through the whole waiver process which I pretty much figured. I'm just awaiting final confirmation from him right now which I hope to have in the next week or so.

 

[JIMC5499]

Is this a psychiatrist that your school has sent you to? If it is GET A SECOND OPINION before letting him proscribe anything. My wife is a teacher and she's told me about the number of students that she has seen diagnosed with ADHD by the schools. If a student has that diagnosis the school district recieves more money from the State and Federal governments, as well as a break on that student's mandatory test scores. It is in the school's interest to see you diagnosed with ADHD. Until you have seen an outside doctor do not even accept a prescription for medication. I am not saying not to seek help, but make sure that you need the help and are not railroaded into it.