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What are the circumstances for marines and scoliosis?
Heres a little list of stuff that im curious about:
1-Can you join with scoliosis?
2-If so, does it depend on the condition of the scoliosis?
3-If i get surgery to fix my scoliosis, would I still be able to join?
4-Would getting surgery even effect joining the marines?
5-If i do go with scoliosis and complete my 4 years, would they cover the cost of the surgery?
Thank you in advance, I can’t find a straight forward answer to this question.
Current deviation or curvature of spine (737) from normal alignment, structure, or function is disqualifying if:
(1) It prevents the individual from following a physically active vocation in civilian life.
(2) It interferes with the proper wearing of a uniform or military equipment.
(3) It is symptomatic.
(4) There is lumbar scoliosis greater than 20 degrees, thoracic scoliosis greater than 30 degrees, or kyphosis and lordosis greater than 55 degrees when measured by the Cobb method. d. History of congenital fusion (756.15), involving more than two vertebral bodies is disqualifying. Any surgical fusion of spinal vertebrae (P81.0) is disqualifying.
1. Yes you can join if you meet these requirements.