09-29-2020, 06:37 PM
(09-29-2020, 06:24 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Well, asthma can be definitively diagnosed with objective testing in most cases and can definitely be disqualifying for military service permanently. “Bone spurs” on the other hand, in and of themselves aren’t disqualifying for military service. Bone spurs are usually related to another medical condition such as plantar fasciitis. Approximately, 80% of calcaneal bone spurs are asymptomatic. In the remaining 20%, PF can be disqualifying for military service temporarily which is usually weeks to months. Since bone spurs are degenerative in nature, you don’t see them very often in the 18-22 y/o demographic.
TLDR, it’s a helluva lot easier to fake bone spurs than asthma.
I appreciate the insight. I'm thinking more about which is the bigger drop dead risk and less about which is the more skilled draft dodger.
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