eating disorders and the military?

Question

if someone in the military develops an eating disorder do they get kicked out? or do they receive counselling and go back to work when theyre better? does the military pay for in patient eating disorder programs?

sorry my bad im referring to anorexia

Answer 1

no, the military does not pay for civilian in patient programs for servicemembers. they have their own counselors who are trained.

eating disorders are not an immediate reason for discharge, although how much help you get may be varied. Also there does come a time that even with help, if they feel you are not progressing satisfactorily, you will be discharged or med boarded out.

Answer 2

You'll have to be more specific. I know a diagnosis of Anorexia will get you a medical board and a discharge.

The military runs its own health care system. During my 22 years in the navy I never saw, not one time, a non-emergency case of an active duty sailor that was sent to a civilian care provider for treatment. (Although I'm sure it's done with guys on independent duty, recruiters and people at small, remote duty locations.)

The military isn't a social welfare organization. You'll find that there's a low tolerance for non service related medical conditions that are chronic and keep you away from fully performing your duties for a prolonged period of time.

Answer 3

Anorexia will get you kicked out. They look at it as a serious mental condition so you would get a medical board and then get processed out.