darkchariot
New Member
Ever since I got my NROTC scholarship and my medical qualification, my acne has quickly progressed from mild/moderate to moderately severe. I went to the doctor today and he advised me to take acutane to nip my acne in the bud before any severe scarring occurs. I'm set to have a blood test tomorrow and get the accutane Thursday.
HOWEVER, I just checked the NROTC med website and it said that accutane use is a disqualifying condition which requires a waiver.
My question is, if I'm already medically qualified, do I need to tell the navy? If so can I get a waiver before I've started treatment (it seems like you can only have it waived after you finish your treatment)?
(don't get me wrong, I want to be completely honest with the Navy, but I also don't want to shoot myself in the foot if you know what I mean)
I'm so lost and confused right now. Obviously I'm not losing my scholarship over something so trivial, but I do not want to commit a fatal error or misstep.
ANYONE who has any advice on this issue, PLEASE help me!
HOWEVER, I just checked the NROTC med website and it said that accutane use is a disqualifying condition which requires a waiver.
My question is, if I'm already medically qualified, do I need to tell the navy? If so can I get a waiver before I've started treatment (it seems like you can only have it waived after you finish your treatment)?
(don't get me wrong, I want to be completely honest with the Navy, but I also don't want to shoot myself in the foot if you know what I mean)
I'm so lost and confused right now. Obviously I'm not losing my scholarship over something so trivial, but I do not want to commit a fatal error or misstep.
ANYONE who has any advice on this issue, PLEASE help me!