All Branch Topic (ABT) Qualifications of a Naval Officer...

[NSS1Lw/o]

Good Afternoon all. Is a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis a disqualification for commissioning in the Navy as a physician? If so, is it something that a waiver could conceivably be granted for, or is it an absolute disqualification like DM? Further details, it was an incidental finding, and I take .25mcg levothyroxine for TSH suppression. No overt hypothyroidism. I know that I'll need to roll the dice with DODMERB when I apply; I just wanted to have an idea what I'm up against. Thank you all for your invaluable wisdom provided in the many threads I've scoured over time.

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[DrMetal]

I take .25mcg levothyroxine for TSH suppression.

0.25 micrograms? How are taking that, sniffing the bottle? That seems like hardly enough to suppress anything. Or did you mean 0.25 mg = 250 micrgrams? Whatever the case, if you're completely asymptomatic and well-controlled on PO meds, my guess is that it would be waiverable. I'd contact a recruiter and see if you can find (in writing) if it's an automatic DQ. You could also just apply and go through the DODMERB process, see what happens.

 

[d2305]

I used to call some CAPT at bumed that would waiver almost anything, but I was dealing with enlisted.