Defense Department to Review List of Medical Conditions that Disqualify Potential Recruits from Serving

 ADHD in the News 2025-05-01


The Defense Department will review the list of medical conditions that automatically disqualify potential recruits from joining the U.S. military or require a waiver to serve. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness last week to review the medical standards for accessions to determine whether any should automatically disqualify an individual or require a service secretary's approval for a waiver.