You are here:
Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Bicuspid aortic valve
Advertisement
Question
My 16 year old son is VERY interested in going into the Air Force upon his graduation from high school. He is extremely active, fit, and has played football, basketball and baseball every year for as long as I can remember. My question is, can he be denied entrance on the basis of a bicuspid aortic heart valve that was diagnosed when he was 10? In reading the EKG report it stated that regurgitation was trivial to mild. I am very concerned about this because he will be devistated if he is refused.
Sorry late answering I was away for military training.
usually those with heart issues, except mild heart murmurs, are refused entry into the military.
every case is different, but if it is not normal, he would be putting his life in danger by joining, even the air force.
he would be denied entry most likely, I can find where there would be an exception to this.
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
John L
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.