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Army and gluten

Austin14

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I was just diagnosed with celiac disease in the army can i be discharged for this? I feel like the army is making it worse on me not being able to go on a diet like i want to

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Unfortunately the Department of Defense has guidelines that don't allow people with Celiac Disease to join the military.. However, since you were diagnosed while already in they probably won't send you home.   But... who knows depends on your commanding officer I guess.   Here is an article for you 

 

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Thank you!

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