Can a thyroid patient join Indian Army?

Generally any history suggestive of endocrine disorders will be a cause for rejection. All cases of thyroid swelling having abnormal iodine uptake and abnormal thyroid hormone levels will be rejected.

Can I get a waiver for hypothyroidism?

WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON READINESS AND FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION? Although thyroid disorders are treatable, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can result in periods of non-deployability, temporary duty profile, or need for medical waiver at the time of diagnosis or if there is a disruption in treatment.

Is hypothyroidism a military disability?

A 30 percent disability rating is warranted for hypothyroidism with fatigability, constipation, and mental sluggishness. A 60 percent disability rating is warranted for hypothyroidism with muscular weakness, mental disturbance, and weight gain.

How can I join Indian Army in medical corps?

QUALIFICATION : The applicant must possess medical qualification included in First/Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule of IMC Act 1956. The applicant must have permanent registration from any State Medical Council/MCI. Post graduate degree holders i.e MD/MS/MCh/DM may also apply.

What are the most common thyroid disorders in the military?

During the 10-year surveillance period, the most common incident thyroid disorder among male and female service members was primary/NOS hypothyroidism and the least common were thyroiditis and other disorders of thyroid.

Can a service member have multiple thyroid disorders?

One incident case diagnosis per individual per thyroid disorder type was counted. As such, a service member could count as a case for multiple different thyroid disorder types during the surveillance period. Annual lifetime prevalence of each of the thyroid disorders was also ascertained.

Can thyroid problems cause non-deployability?

Although thyroid disorders are treatable, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can result in periods of non-deployability, temporary duty profile, or need for medical waiver at the time of diagnosis or if there is a disruption in treatment.

What is the HT criteria for the army medical test?

Proportionate to height and age as per Army medical standards. Minimum physical standards of the regions given above, minus 1 Cm chest and 2 Kg weight. Ht criteria would be as par with Soldier General Duty as relevant to the region. As applicable to Soldier General Duty for various regions.