Ok, I'm sorry to be asking something that most people probably won't know the answer to. But I've gotten so many different responses.
I have hypothyroidism. It is controlled with medication. I can function probably around 90-95% normally with out medication. I'm on armor-thyroid which is a way less potent version of synthroid.
According to the DoD's medical standards in DoDI 6130.03 on page 65:
"(3) Current hypothyroidism (244). Individuals with two normal thyroid stimulating hormone tests within the preceding 6 months DOES meet the standard.
SMPG: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) tests must be at least 6 weeks apart. Applicants without two TSH tests in last 6 months will obtain one at least 6 weeks prior to medical processing. If only one recent TSH level is known (between 6 weeks and 6 months ago) and was normal, the applicant may process and the MEPS is authorized to order the second TSH test. If the second TSH level is abnormal, the applicant is referred to their PCP for evaluation. The MEPS is not authorized to order any additional TSH tests."
A Marine recruiter told me he's not sure about it, told me he'd get back to me and never did. So did a Navy recruiter. Never got back to me. I have talked to a Navy Doctor who told me it is administered in boot camp for the Navy (one of the few medicines), and it does not need a waiver. Also, some Marines, Army and Navy guys have told me they needed a waiver for it. My answers have been all over the place.
So here are my questions-
1.) If the DoD and this Navy Doctor made it pretty clear that you don't need a waiver, why would guys in three separate branches need waivers for it? Why are there so many inconsistencies?
2.) Would OCS in the USMC use the same standards as the Navy for administering medicine in boot camp?
I know this is a lot to read, but the google search functions and recruiters have been absolutely no help.
I have hypothyroidism. It is controlled with medication. I can function probably around 90-95% normally with out medication. I'm on armor-thyroid which is a way less potent version of synthroid.
According to the DoD's medical standards in DoDI 6130.03 on page 65:
"(3) Current hypothyroidism (244). Individuals with two normal thyroid stimulating hormone tests within the preceding 6 months DOES meet the standard.
SMPG: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) tests must be at least 6 weeks apart. Applicants without two TSH tests in last 6 months will obtain one at least 6 weeks prior to medical processing. If only one recent TSH level is known (between 6 weeks and 6 months ago) and was normal, the applicant may process and the MEPS is authorized to order the second TSH test. If the second TSH level is abnormal, the applicant is referred to their PCP for evaluation. The MEPS is not authorized to order any additional TSH tests."
A Marine recruiter told me he's not sure about it, told me he'd get back to me and never did. So did a Navy recruiter. Never got back to me. I have talked to a Navy Doctor who told me it is administered in boot camp for the Navy (one of the few medicines), and it does not need a waiver. Also, some Marines, Army and Navy guys have told me they needed a waiver for it. My answers have been all over the place.
So here are my questions-
1.) If the DoD and this Navy Doctor made it pretty clear that you don't need a waiver, why would guys in three separate branches need waivers for it? Why are there so many inconsistencies?
2.) Would OCS in the USMC use the same standards as the Navy for administering medicine in boot camp?
I know this is a lot to read, but the google search functions and recruiters have been absolutely no help.