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pardus: I have a friend who wants to enlist. He has a metal pin in his leg. I was told that is a disqualifier for enlistment.
pardus: Is it?
Specialist Doyle: It could be.
pardus: could be?
Specialist Doyle: I couldn't say for sure though. Some surgeries are not disqualifying.
Specialist Doyle: How large is the pin?
pardus: I was told any metal in your body, i.e. pins/plates etc... were an automatic no go.
pardus: I believe its a fairly large pin
Specialist Doyle: Then more than likely he would be disqualified. Let me take a look at my medical regulations and see if I can give you a more specific answer.
pardus: thank you.
Specialist Doyle: I'm sorry for the delay. I'll be right with you.
Specialist Doyle: Does the pin, hamper his movement?
Specialist Doyle: It is not disqualifying, if the injury has healed and ligaments and joints are stable and there is no lingering pain or restricted movement from the surgery.
Specialist Doyle: That is coming directly from my regulations.
pardus: OK, so the metal issue I was told about is not disqualifying then? Just the injury has the potential.
Specialist Doyle: That is correct.
pardus: Great, thank you very much for your time and effort, I appreciate it and will forward this to my friend.
Specialist Doyle: It is not an automatic dq. As long as the injury has healed and there are no lingering effects that will hamper him he is eligible.
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