I am in the Army and have been experiencing seizures. I don't think I have a disorder but next time one happens they will try to put me on heavy seizure meds which I do not want to take. If I refuse will they discharge me? Don't get me wrong, I will seek treatment when put out but I do not agree with the Army's means of controlling them. And no, I don't drive. I guess I just can't make that long term commitment to risky meds when this might be strictly environmental. Anyone know an answer?
2007-08-25 05:49:39 · 11 answers · asked by gabrieljoel 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Either way, you are probably going to get kicked out.
A seizure disorder disqualifies you for world wide duty. That is the criteria the services use to keep you in. You could get a medical discharge or retirement depending upon the circumstances.
Refusal to take prescribed medications can also get you kicked out. General discharge for refusing lawful orders and thus rendering yourself unfit for duty.
Good luck in civilian life.
2007-08-25 06:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If taking the meds is going to allow you to continue being prepared, deployable and eligable for duty, refusing them could lead to a medical discharge. Seizure disorders can be serious and any treatment suggested should be tried. There are very few enviromental causes for seizures. I would certainly advise getting a second opinion, possibly from a civilian provider. Until then, I would suggest taking the presctibed medication to see if it is effective. Unfortunately, if the seizures can't or aren't being controlled (either by choice or by circumstance) you should consider getting out. Staying in with an untreated condition like this places not only yourself but your other soldiers in harms way.
2007-08-25 06:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And it will be without compensable disability because it will have been determined that you make your condition worse through your own willful neglect or refusal to accept medical treatment for it. The Secretary of your military service has no other path to follow except to discharge you. I've posted the applicable section Federal law below. BTW, because of that, the VA can also deny any claim you make for disability.
2007-08-25 06:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very possible. With a serious health condition you become a liability not to mention that you are no longer "world-wide deployable". I'd say to ask them for a referral to see a civilian specialist about your condition and see what treatments are available to you. This will more than likely end with you going in front of a Med Board and they determine if you are retainable or not.
2007-08-25 06:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by krismallery 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 05:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't take your meds now, than your seizures will just get worse. If you are annoyed of the army controlling how much you take, than there might be a reason to that...... You should take your meds, so your seizures hopefully don't get worse....
best of luck
2007-08-25 05:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jay P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What med's are you talking about? I was on Dialantin for about 15 years. It is really no big deal. As a matter of fact I just made the decision to go off of them. Actually, there are some positives to it......makes your hair grow in much thicker....
2007-08-25 05:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by jaredshouse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm thinking that the military will think you as a liability and discharge you
2007-08-25 16:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have already discharged you.
2007-08-25 05:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by evo741hpr3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya
2007-08-25 05:52:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋