Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join the military

Recruits With Heart Failure, Some Mental Health Issues Can’t Join Military: Hegseth

People who want to join the military cannot do so if they have congestive heart failure or one of a dozen other conditions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a memorandum released on July 22. Being treated for schizophrenia, having a history of paraphilic disorders, or suffering from multiple sclerosis are other conditions that are ineligible for medical accession waivers, Hegseth said. “America’s warfighters must be physically and mentally…

New Pentagon rules limits medical waivers to join military

The Pentagon has issued new rules that would prevent people currently treated for schizophrenia, congestive heart failure, having a donated organ or some other issues from receiving a medical waiver to serve in the military, according to a new memo revealed Tuesday. The guidance, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and dated July 11, updates the list…

Pentagon Tightens Medical Waiver Rules for Military Enlistment

The Pentagon has updated its rules, eliminating medical waivers for certain conditions like congestive heart failure, schizophrenia treatment, and paraphilic disorders. This decision is part of a broader review of medical waivers following the ban on transgender troops. It aims to ensure military personnel can perform their duties effectively.

Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the change will help ensure the physical and mental capabilities of service members.

Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join the military

The Pentagon says people with congestive heart failure, undergoing treatment for schizophrenia or who have a history of paraphilic disorders will no longer be eligible for a medical waiver to serve in the military.

Pentagon Tightens Rules on Getting Medical Waivers to Join the ...