Zamerica
New Member
Hello Everyone,
I am a high school student who is very interested in becoming a Naval Aviator. However, I was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect (normal EKG and hemodynamically insignificant). I understand this condition is disqualifying and it will require a waiver. Upon further discussion with a current Naval Officer, he pointed me to look at the NAMI for guidance about the waiverability of my condition for aviation. To my surprise VSD is not even mentioned in NAMI. Can someone please explain why? Does anyone have experience with this type of heart condition in the Navy? Thanks and God Bless!
I am a high school student who is very interested in becoming a Naval Aviator. However, I was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect (normal EKG and hemodynamically insignificant). I understand this condition is disqualifying and it will require a waiver. Upon further discussion with a current Naval Officer, he pointed me to look at the NAMI for guidance about the waiverability of my condition for aviation. To my surprise VSD is not even mentioned in NAMI. Can someone please explain why? Does anyone have experience with this type of heart condition in the Navy? Thanks and God Bless!