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Dub · 01-23-2007, 19:51

I am dub's roommate who was also looking at the 18x contract after I graduate from college. I have a history of asthma before my 13th birthday and have the necessary paperwork to show the docs during my physical. My problem is that somewhere along the way the asthma was replaced with GERD. About five years ago some of the acid got into my airways and caused them to swell, making it difficult to breath. I have since been on nexium, a perscription acid reducer. The problem has since gone away. I am currently training for a marathon, i.e. running is not a problem. The problem is in Army Regulation 40-501, the Standards of Medical Fitness that is linked from professionalsoldiers.com on page 18, 2-3a which says GERD or complications from Gerd is disqualifying.

Is there a way around this? I'm sorry, I have to ask. I hate taking no for an answer. Thank you very much.

01-23-2007, 19:51	#1
Dub Guerrilla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 116	Is the dream dead, GERD? I am dub's roommate who was also looking at the 18x contract after I graduate from college. I have a history of asthma before my 13th birthday and have the necessary paperwork to show the docs during my physical. My problem is that somewhere along the way the asthma was replaced with GERD. About five years ago some of the acid got into my airways and caused them to swell, making it difficult to breath. I have since been on nexium, a perscription acid reducer. The problem has since gone away. I am currently training for a marathon, i.e. running is not a problem. The problem is in Army Regulation 40-501, the Standards of Medical Fitness that is linked from professionalsoldiers.com on page 18, 2-3a which says GERD or complications from Gerd is disqualifying. Is there a way around this? I'm sorry, I have to ask. I hate taking no for an answer. Thank you very much.
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