Posted by mattdds on May 7, 2004, at 23:59:04
In reply to Re: US Military service and psych meds, posted by afatchic on May 7, 2004, at 21:28:41
Hello,
Perhaps I was unclear. I already *have* been comissioned, and the condition developed after my comissioning.
I have technically been a 2nd lieutenant during dental school, and I developed panic disorder during that time. The military has already paid for my education. This is not an *accession* issue, but an issue of being able to continue on with a condition that developed after my being comissioned.
I am actually set up to get appointed to a Captain immediately following graduation from dental school. They have not asked for a medical history update, and therefore, I have not provided one.
I understand what you are saying that there are other options, other than the military, but I am already IN the military, and have been since before I was officially diagnosed with panic disorder (at least by a physician).
My circumstance is a bit different than enlisting, or being advanced to an officer. When the Army offers you the scholarship, they immediately put you in as a 2nd lieutenant. Then you are in the reserves for the duration of your education.
So, I am already comitted to this. It's not like I'm trying to kick against the pricks and enter the military, and I'm trying to conceal a condition. They've invested well over $200,000 in paying for my education.
I just don't see why they would be so eager to get rid of me after all that. Especially when my condition developed after my comissioning.
Thanks for your reply!
Matt
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