Does having sleep apnea in the military make you non deployable????
2007-10-21 09:59:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It depends on whether you're CPAP-dependent. CPAP dependency is a 50% disability, which means you're likely getting booted (disability retirement, if it didn't exist prior to service or you have 8 years in).
Think about it...you can't really do field conditions if you need a CPAP machine to keep you breathing.
2007-10-21 10:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the apnea requires the use of a CPAP machine to treat it, yes that person may be considered non-deployable. The machines can't be used in combat situations or aboard ships or subs. Depending on the person's job, length of service and branch, they may be offered a medical discharge or be denied re-enlistment at a later time.
2007-10-21 12:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know that in the Navy, you need a waiver, but you can be deployed. I had a cook on my boat that took his machine underway, and I work now with a former submariner and surface warfare officer that also had sleep apnea when he came in.
I don't know about the other services.
2007-10-21 10:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Womp 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not only does it put you on a non-deployable status, they can send you to the medical board and medically seperate you for it.
2007-10-21 13:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy to 1+triplets 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think it would make you unacceptable... keep you out of the military altogether.
2007-10-21 10:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you dont have the top bunk
2007-10-21 11:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can. and in most cases, that means you will be kicked out.
2007-10-21 10:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so!
2007-10-21 10:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋