Will my allergies keep me from joining?

[nowayman72]

I was set to join the navy (The job I was hoping to do is EOD, which is part of the navy’s special warfare program), but then I started getting really sick. I’ve had chronic sinus infections and a mild case of asthma for the last few months. I just recently found out these problems have been caused by a dust allergy, and will go away once I’ve been treated. Yet, the treatment for this allergy is weekly shots, two nasal sprays, an inhaler, and a pill as well. I was wondering if I have a chance at a waiver or anything? If I do get a waiver, will it include a specialized job like EOD? Thanks for the help.

[Shemp]

My recruiter told me not to tell them. I have severe alergies and asthma. I left it off my app and got in. The problem is not getting in, its staying in school wwithout washing out due to illness.

[ms.jackson...]

your recruiter is going to say don't tell them... but your allergies seem pretty serious, if they were just seasonal allergies that would be different. get treated and see how you do before you decide to lie on a federal document, they may never find out of you may just be miserable through boot camp and A school trying to hide it... the choice is yours! but yes that can be something you would need a waiver for if all the information is disclosed...and a doctor can determine how severe it is and if you are eligible! good luck, do what you feel is best... I know the recruiters tell you to say no to everything, but when you go to MEPS they will make you want to tell them, and make it seem like everything will be ok if you just tell them right there at MEPS... but if your mind is already made up to lie you have to lie all the way through!