Medical Standards For Continued Military Service

Accessions and Medical Standards | Health.mil - Military …

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The Department of Defense (DOD) medical standards for military accession and retention are developed using the best available scientific evidence. The Accessions Medical Standards Working Group (AMSWG) develops policy recommendations under …

DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03, VOLUME 2 - whs.mil

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d. Additional, more selective medical standards for military retention may be established by the Secretaries of the Military Departments based on the Service member’s office, …

DOD INSTRUCTION 6040 - whs.mil

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d. A DoD-performed physical examination may be accepted between 90 days and up to 12 months prior to the scheduled date of separation from active duty if it meets SHPE …

Military Medical Policies - Military Law Task Force

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BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION …

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Section 1A—Medical Standards 1.1. Medical Standards. Medical standards and medical examination requirements ensure accession and retention of members who are …

Facts on Military Medical Separation and Retirement

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Medical boards are initiated by the Medical Treatment Facility (base medical facility), not the individual or the command. The medical board consists of …

BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION …

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referring the case to the Air Force Personnel Center, Medical Retention Standards Branch (AFPC/DP2NP), recommending for or against the use of an Initial Review In Lieu Of …

Medical Conditions That Can Keep You from Joining the …

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The following conditions may disqualify you from military service: a. Adrenal dysfunction of any degree. b. Diabetes mellitus of any type. c. Glycosuria. Persistent, when associated …

MILITARY (ACTIVE DUTY)-SPECIFIC ISSUES - United …

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In general, service members should be able to perform all required duties, wear protective gear, and have stable disease not requiring frequent treatments or oral …

Getting a Handle on Medical Retirement - VA.org

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Sometimes a serious injury or illness may interrupt a successful military career. In such cases, military medical authorities may decide that medical retirement is appropriate …