WPW and the US Navy

[b4knowle]

Hello,

I was diagnosed with WPW when I was 20 years old and had a successful ablation that same year.  I haven't had the slightest problem with WPW since my ablation and am probably in the best shape of my life at now 24 years old.  I'm considering joining the US Navy but heard that if you have WPW you might be disqualified.  I kind of have my heart set on joining the Navy and would just like some professional advice if anybody has any.  Now I have a friend that is a recruiter and he told me to just lie about it but I'm not comfortable doing so.

Thank you!

[caregiver222]

Actually there is a need to provide all physical information. It is required by the enlistment process. And by military law. You must provide this information.

[caregiver222]

Every case is different, but b4knowle and kenkeith are correct. There are exceptions, and you may be required to have an additional evaluation at your expense.

Since the liklihood is you will be accepted, do not conceal any medical information, because that will result in you being charged with making a false statement and eventually discharged.

[b4knowle]

I found a document pertaining to military enlistment and it states that, if you have had an ablation and have had a clean EKG for 2 yrs you should be fine!

Thank you for the adivce!

[kenkeith]

It is my understanding that ablation for WPW is a cure.  Your experience without any further problems indicates that you have been cured, and there is no need to provide any information unless you have a disability or under a doctor's care for a medical problem that can limit one to any activity, etc. I believe that is the only concern for any hiring unity government or private.

I'm sure there are legal codes and precedant that would support that position, given privacy rights, etc.  For a few dollars you can contact a lawyer, if you feel the necessity or you can go to a library that has legal references and statutes for help.  It is not difficult to search, and the librarian can be of help.

Hope that helps.  Take care

[caregiver222]

What happened to others has no relevance to your situation.

You need to arrange for a Navy physical and have all your records. These things are decided on a case by case basis. Your recruiter friend should be charged under the UCMJ and serve prison time for providing you with that idiotic advice. If you lie this will eventually be found out and you will be criminally charged and dishonorably discharged.

No matter what the regulations state, waivers are granted for all sorts of medical disabilities in all services.