Is it possible to join the military with a kidney disease?

superdude220 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:07 PM

My condition is completely not transmittable, and it in no way has ever effected me physically. In fact I dont even have to take medication for it. Its just something i was born with. The disease is known as "Thin Basement Membrane Disease"
Shown here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin_basement_membrane_disease

James G · #2 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:09 PM

can you balls you have to be as fit as fit

Kyription · #3 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:14 PM

Best way to know is to contact a recruiter. I know you are at least going to have to get a medical waiver though.

armywife2806 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:24 PM

best person to ask is a recuiter, you probably could but with a medical waver explaining what your issue is.

Mrsjvb · #5 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:24 PM

only a MEPS doctor can make that call
and just because it doesn't adversely affect you in the civilian world does NOT mean you can serve in the military. higher standards .

Manderz · #6 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 12:37 PM

does it effect your behavior or physical activites? do you take medicine for it? Don't talk to your recruiter because he/she will just say its fine. It's risky I can't say for sure. But the recruiters will try to get you to join no matter what, sometimes they are not the best to talk to.

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