Cashis
05-03-09, 02:16 PM
I thank the creator of this forum and all of you for participating in this. It's a valuable tool. In any event, I have a question about medically qualifying.
I am currently enrolled in a pretty high ranked university, earning a degree in science and engineering (dual degrees). My intention is to enroll into the PLC program but after doing some research I learned that I may have two slight things holding me back.
1) Color vision. From the tests I have done and from what I understand, I am about 10% color deficient when it comes to reds. I can easily see vivid red and vivid green, I can even see the different shades of red and greens, but when there's only a 10% difference in the shade of red, I can't pick it up. Will this prevent me from becoming an officer or being accepted into PLC/OCS?
2) Is Sebborhoic Dermatitis a disqualifying condition? I researched it, found atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and even psoraris on the "no go" list but I don't see Sebborhoic. I used google and found a Navy Dermatoligist manual from early 2000 and it doesn't ban enlistees with Sebborhoic. Basically, it's dandruff. You get dandruff on your scalp and dandruff on your eyebrows, unless you have a severe case which I don't. I have NEVER been diagnosed with it either. It's not on my medical records and I manage it with over the counter products (dandruff shampoo). In fact, being outdoors, sweating, being active, getting sunlight is good for the condition.
Anyone have any answers?
Thank you.
I am currently enrolled in a pretty high ranked university, earning a degree in science and engineering (dual degrees). My intention is to enroll into the PLC program but after doing some research I learned that I may have two slight things holding me back.
1) Color vision. From the tests I have done and from what I understand, I am about 10% color deficient when it comes to reds. I can easily see vivid red and vivid green, I can even see the different shades of red and greens, but when there's only a 10% difference in the shade of red, I can't pick it up. Will this prevent me from becoming an officer or being accepted into PLC/OCS?
2) Is Sebborhoic Dermatitis a disqualifying condition? I researched it, found atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and even psoraris on the "no go" list but I don't see Sebborhoic. I used google and found a Navy Dermatoligist manual from early 2000 and it doesn't ban enlistees with Sebborhoic. Basically, it's dandruff. You get dandruff on your scalp and dandruff on your eyebrows, unless you have a severe case which I don't. I have NEVER been diagnosed with it either. It's not on my medical records and I manage it with over the counter products (dandruff shampoo). In fact, being outdoors, sweating, being active, getting sunlight is good for the condition.
Anyone have any answers?
Thank you.