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[d2305]

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Does Army reservist with new onset Dx of DM2 on insulin need a PEB or Medical Board? I did his PHA, and I'm not sure what the rules are now.

 

[NavyFP]

Does Army reservist with new onset Dx of DM2 on insulin need a PEB or Medical Board? I did his PHA, and I'm not sure what the rules are now.

If he is an active reservist he will need referall to Human Resources Command for a ruling on whether he is "Physically Qualified" to remain as such. He would not be allowed to enter active service without a waiver from HRC.

 

[notdeadyet]

Does Army reservist with new onset Dx of DM2 on insulin need a PEB or Medical Board? I did his PHA, and I'm not sure what the rules are now.

According to regs, he will need referral to an MEB unless his Hb A1c can be maintained at <7% using only lifestyle modifications. If he's found fit for duty, his deployability depends on a whole matrix of questions (symptoms, side effects, history, etc.).

 

[d2305]

Thanks that's what I thought. I wonder who does the medical board.

 

[Kingfisher]

Thanks that's what I thought. I wonder who does the medical board.

I have seen HRC initiate them as we'll as endocrin/DM clinic. You can initiate them as well, but usually it's done by the "ologist"

 

[d2305]

As the PHAs disappear into a black hole, I will call the reserve center for advice.

 

[friction]

How about a medically well controlled HTN? is that a disqualifying medical condition for retention?

 

[d2305]

There wouldn't be any senior officers if HTN was disqualifying.

 

[notdeadyet]

How about a medically well controlled HTN? is that a disqualified medical condition for retention?

Nope. Outside of the flight folks, the only folks who get referred to MEB are those who keep popping DBP >110 after therapy.