I need some helpful advice about joining after a kidney stone
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I have had 1 Kidney stone due to lack of fluids (my fault wasn't drinking enough and eating well),my diet has been changed and I'm drinking more than enough water daily now, it's not an ongoing medical issue, but because of this I failed the medical questionnaire, can I please have some advice on whether I should try to appeal, joining the army is my dream.
GEORGINA S. asked a question to Medical
Category: Career Advice
Date asked: Friday, July 29, 2022
Last reviewed: Sunday, July 31, 2022
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hi,
I am afraid we are unable to give specific medical advice for individuals on this forum.
If you are keen to join, you can consider the appeals process. If you appeal, try and provide a good argument for why you should be allowed to join - this may be in the form of a letter from a specialist detailing why they don't think your past medical history will cause you any issues in future.
Unfortunately, sometimes particular medical conditions are a bar to service regardless. The most up to date version of the policy is unlikely to be available online, but you may be able to find an old version that has been released on a freedom of information request - it's called JSP950 leaflet 6-7-7.
Best of luck.
Sunday, July 31, 2022
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