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Can I join the Army if I have Arthritis?

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Nicole asked: I am 17 yrs old and the Army recruiter called me and asked me to join. I have Juvenille Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnoised with it since I was 2. I was wondering if i can still enlist. I can walk fine. The only thing is my hands are swollen. I dont think [...]

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how bad does arthritis have to be to get med boarded from the army?

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

dizzigrl asked: i am in construction in the army and the doc told me i have arthirits in my lower back, he said i could be med boarded because of it. how long will it take and how bad does it have to be before they find you incapable to do your job?Louis

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