Does anyone know if being prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux is a disqualifying(sp) thing? I haven't checked the regs yet as I am at home and my wife was wondering for a friend that she works with who's husband is looking at joining. Thanks for any help.
17. Abdominal Organs and Gastrointestinal System. Current or history of esophageal disease, including, but not limited to ulceration, varices, fistula, achalasia, or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)(530.81), or complications from GERD including stricture, or maintenance on acid suppression medication, or other dysmotility disorders; chronic, or recurrent esophagitis (530.1), is disqualifying. Current or history of reactive airway disease associated with GERD is disqualifying. Current or history of dysmotility disorders, chronic, or recurrent esophagitis (530) is disqualifying. History of surgical correction for GERD within six months is disqualifying. (P42 esophageal correction, P43 stomach correction and P45 intestinal correction.) a. Stomach and Duodenum. (1) Current gastritis, chronic or severe (535), or nonulcerative dyspepsia that requires maintenance medication is disqualifying. (2) Current ulcer of stomach or duodenum confirmed by xray or endoscopy (533) is disqualifying. (3) History of surgery for peptic ulceration or perforation is disqualifying.
Does anyone know if being prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux is a disqualifying(sp) thing? I haven't checked the regs yet as I am at home and my wife was wondering for a friend that she works with who's husband is looking at joining. Thanks for any help.
I had gerd really bad when I was in my early teens and had surgery to get it fixed. It is completely fixed now and I don't have any more problems with it.
I am currently serving in the Air Force and MEPS knew about the condition and surgery. I had to get a medical waiver to join but it went through without a hitch. The regs might be different for the Air Force if you are interested. Good luck.
