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Old 11-01-2007, 04:12 PM
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Is Asthma considered a Medical Discharge?

What is the name of your state? Rhode Island.

I've been searching on the internet for about an hour now, and I can't find anything on said topic. And the reason I ask is because I have had asthma for about three - four years now, or even longer. And it just recently started getting to the point where I can't even walk from my bed to the bathroom without feeling winded. It only got like this once before, and that was before I knew I had it, come to think of it, it actually was like this a quite a few times. Anyways; If anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it. I've been in the RI National Guard for a year, and I haven't been to BT/AIT yet. Any and all information would be highly appreciated it.

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Take a look see at this link:
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Old 11-01-2007, 05:22 PM
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How did you get into the National Guard if you have active asthma? Did you get a waiver? I would bring this up to my first line leader immediately. Discuss the situation with him or her and see what your options are.
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What is the name of your state? Rhode Island.

I've been searching on the internet for about an hour now, and I can't find anything on said topic. And the reason I ask is because I have had asthma for about three - four years now, or even longer. And it just recently started getting to the point where I can't even walk from my bed to the bathroom without feeling winded. It only got like this once before, and that was before I knew I had it, come to think of it, it actually was like this a quite a few times. Anyways; If anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it. I've been in the RI National Guard for a year, and I haven't been to BT/AIT yet. Any and all information would be highly appreciated it.

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Again. How did you get in with asthma? If you have a asthma you are a walking medical disaster in a combat situation.
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Old 11-01-2007, 10:11 PM
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Again. How did you get in with asthma? If you have a asthma you are a walking medical disaster in a combat situation.
Mostly because my recruiter told me not to tell MEPS that I have it. So should I contact my RSP (recruit sustainment program) organizer, which I think is my commanding officer or something. I'm not 100% sure on who is, so should I contact my recruiter to find out?

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Take a look see at this link:
[url]http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?p=1736781#post1736781[/url]
Thanks for the link I read it, it does have some similarities, but some differences, it did answer some, but I lost my documentation/ diagnosis. Should I go to a doctor/ clinic? I don't have health coverage nor the money to pay for it.
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Old 11-02-2007, 11:12 AM
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If you have asthma you need to get it documented and get a discharge. Real, legitimate asthma is no good in basic because your lung capacity will be tested, no doubt.

The first line leader (FLL) in your REP platoon is probably an E5/6. Of course they bounce around a little because no ones wants the job. Contact your unit's readiness NCO if you don't kow your FLL.
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Well, as I said, I haven't shipped to basic yet, I have been given what unit I belong to. But I don't know anyone in it. I guess that the Guard here wants you to be introduced to your unit after you complete basic training. So, what should I do?
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LOOK at the Sticky at top of Forum Page!
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Go speak to your recuiter and let them know. See a civilian doctor first and take the diagnoses and any prescription(s) you get with you.
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Alright. Since I don't have medical coverage/cash to pay for anything, what should I do? Go to a clinic or...? Thanks for the advice I appreciate it.
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Alright. Since I don't have medical coverage/cash to pay for anything, what should I do? Go to a clinic or...? Thanks for the advice I appreciate it.
Look at the sticky at the top of the forum (not the top of this page). If they can't help, you may qualify for medicaid.
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doit4thelulz, can you not understand what Moburkes shared with you? We will not
tell you what to do, that is entirely up to you, nor will we hold your hand.

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Ecc 7:1 A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

"There are two letter[s] in the word of [Life] that, in part gives direct meaning to it, "IF."" By /SL/ aka., April 23, 2008

Only by cutting through the darkness of ignorance, and prejudice can we achieve true justice; and
to all those who corrupt the search for truth be warned, the "Sword of Justice" cuts both ways!
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Old 11-03-2007, 01:27 PM
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doit4thelulz, can you not understand what Moburkes shared with you? We will not
tell you what to do, that is entirely up to you, nor will we hold your hand.

Babygirl you da the Woman. Did you get squared away?
Yeah. I get it. I'll take a look at that sticky when I have more time to do so.

Thanks guys.
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Is Asthma considered a Medical Discharge?
Pre-existing asthma is grounds for a Fraudulent Discharge.

You lied to Uncle Sam, and now will suffer the consequences. If you do make it to Basic, you will be found out immediately
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Old 11-04-2007, 10:58 AM
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I thought you had to be in for 60 or 90 days to able to get a medical discharge. Anything less than the 60 or 90 days and it would be just like you didn't even get in the Military. Because getting a medical discharge before you even go into basic doesn't make sense.

On a side note, I signed up with the Army prior to the Navy. After doing all the paperwork, going to MEPS, and receiving a boot camp date, I just walked into the Army recruiting station after this and said I am joining the Navy. The Army recruiter filled out some paperwork and I went and signed it. Then a few months later I actually went and joined the Navy.

I do not have any documentation to point this out but I know, unless that particular branch changed it, unless you enter boot camp and even then you have 60 or 90 days to get out without ANY harm to you. The whatever branch will say whatever they can to persuade you but you DO have that option. This means that it will not effect you in any way.

THE ADVICE BELOW THIS ONLY APPLIES TO YOU IF YOU NOT BEEN TO BOOT CAMP.

If you really have Asthma and can get documentation to prove it. Then all you have to do is go to the recruiting station that you signed up at and give them the paperwork. Tell them that you have Asthma and you want to get out of the contract. They are required to release you. The recruiter will fill out some paper and you will have to sign it and that's that. Like I mention earlier, I didn't have any reason and I just went in and said I wasn't going to bootcamp.
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