Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join the military

Matt Bishop
People with congestive heart failure, schizophrenia or paraphilic disorders can no longer receive a medical waiver to join the military.
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People with congestive heart failure, undergoing treatment for schizophrenia or having a history of paraphilic disorders can no longer receive a medical waiver to join the military, according to new rules from the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed guidance updating a list of conditions disqualifying potential recruits from military service.

Hegseth stated that America’s warfighters must be physically and mentally capable of performing their duties in the harshest of conditions.

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