Would the Army accept someone with mild Cerebral Palsy ?

Question

I'm 18 years old and I'm in grade 12. This is my last year of high school.

My CP doesn't affect me enormously, I live an active life style. I'm doing well in school, I'm not a straight A student however my marks are good.

Do you think the army would accept a male with a mild case of CP ? I'm not overweight and I do not have any muscle spasms. I'm well built and healthy.

Answer 1

Sorry I would have to say no on that.

Answer 2

No.

It's not just the Army but all branches of the Armed Services. If you have any type of chronic illness, you will not be able to join. It is viewed as too much of a liability.

Example...I could not join because I'm a diabetic. I already knew this and did not even try.

I suggest you refocus your thoughts and go for something else. I hate to say this but even though those of us with disabilites want to live normally, we have to accept that there are somethings that will hold us back from our dreams. The idea is to find a new dream...one that is attainable.

I'm sorry...but don't give up...there are other things out there.

EMT
type1, insulin pump, healthy and fit

Answer 3

Possibly. The Army is getting very flexible with their standards. If you were allowed, you would likely be limited on your career choices. There are weird cases out there also. I have seen people turned away for being color blind, but accepted in other MOSes (jobs in the Army) and even being able to fake it or get mercy from the screeners at MEPS (where you get your physical and actually join). I have had soldiers that have had bad scoliosis (sp?) and other wierd conditions.

Oh and for one of the posters - I am 13 years in the Army and diabetic. There are thousands of type 1 insulin guys even in Iraq & Afganistan serving. So yeah, the standards change.

Funny personal story - I was in the Army for 3 years and got out for a few months. When I came back in, MEPS said I was unable to join the Army because of my chronic sinus problems when I was a kid. I just looked at them strangely and said, "What do you mean I can't join the Army, I was just in!" Well later that week, my recruiter went to my hospital and "misplaced" my records, so they let me back in.

Ultimately, talk to a recruiter and tell him everything and let him/her try to pull strings for you. Come on, we are a wartime Army who is hurting for recruits. But don't be crushed if they say no. I am sure you can understand there are viable reasons. One being, will you be able to qualify on your weapon. Everyone has to. That's why domestic violence criminals have to get out of the Army or not come in. Federal law says they cannot carry firearms. Also, the Army does not want to accept 100% medical on someone that has a condition that will cost alot of money.

Answer 4

Probably not, sorry if that's what you want BUT there are ways around things like this sometimes, if you talk to a recruiter. For example I lied about my vision to get into the navy. Not that I should have ever gone, it wasn't really for me... Maybe it's meant to be I would not join the army. I'd join the marines before I joined the army, and I'm a wimp.

Answer 5

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/0M425
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

They would not.
Risk of injury and pension liability.
Many factors are considered for enlistment for that reason.