Nov
19
2009
Would Obstructive Sleep Apnea Disqualify Me From Passing Overseas Screening For A Navy London Assignment?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Disqualify, From, Navy, Obstructive, Overseas, Passing, Screening, Sleep, Would
My navy husband and I are scheduled to move (PCS) to London, England. I have a few health issues like high blood pressure, but they’re well managed and under control. However, now I’ve been told I’ll need to use a BiPap machine (basically forced air to keep my airway open during sleep) for my apnea. Does anyone know if this will put me into the Exceptional Family Member category? We’re all so excited about this assignment, and I’d hate to lose it over this.
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November 19th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
my uncle has sleep apnia, (however you spell it) and just so you know, he has been to iraq and back and is doing just fine, it shouldnt hold you back from going, but it is always a possibility…. hopefully all goes well and you will be able to go though.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Shouldn’t matter. Don’t make a big thing of it.
If appropriate, lose some weight. That can be a contributing to both high blood pressure and OSA.
Enjoy the UK
November 19th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
London..massively jealous. Not sure. everything is done on the economy over there, there is no Naval hospital.