Raf Medical Fitness Challenge

Summary

You are facing challenges with RAF eligibility due to a celiac disease diagnosis, despite not experiencing symptoms. The Equality Act 2010 in Scotland may offer protection against discrimination based on health conditions. Consider requesting formal documentation from the RAF, gathering medical evidence of your lack of symptoms, and exploring the appeal process. Consulting a legal expert about potential discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 could be beneficial.

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I was told having celiac disease is a Reason for medically unfit BUT they asked for Medical records and I believe they seen my Gastrointestinal Test for Celiac which is how I was Confirmed to have Celiac disease BUT I think they didn’t look into my Medical history for Celiac disease because if they did they would have seen NO form of doctor appointments hospital visits or Anything form of Celiac related Emergencies or check up For I do not physically suffer from Celiac disease all that is related to celiac disease for me is my confirmation
It sounds like you're encountering a challenging situation with the RAF's medical assessment. In Scotland, the Equality Act * could potentially offer protection against discrimination based on health conditions. Have you received any formal documentation or given a detailed explanation for the decision?
No all I was told is This
It seems you're facing a situation where your confirmed diagnosis of celiac disease is affecting your RAF eligibility despite not experiencing symptoms. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Request Formal Documentation: Ask for written reasons for the decision from the RAF.
- Medical Review: Consult with a healthcare professional to provide evidence of your lack of symptoms.
- Appeal Process: Inquire about the possibility of appealing the decision through the RAF's official channels.
- Legal Advice: Consider consulting a legal professional for guidance under the Equality Act * regarding potential discrimination.
Would you like to explore any of these options further?
On review of your results from your medical assessment, I regret to inform you that you do not meet the medical standards required for entry to the Armed Forces and are considered Medically Unfit. The reason for this being: The report from your GP confirms you were diagnosed with Coeliac disease following biopsies in *. It is essential that people with Coeliac disease follow a strict gluten-free diet as not doing so exposes them to risks of both short- term symptoms (abdominal pain, joint pain, nausea, diarrhoea, headaches, fatigue) and long-term illness (including serious illness such as small bowel lymphoma). As it it not possible to provide a strict gluten-free diet during military
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It seems you're dealing with a complex situation regarding your eligibility for the RAF due to your celiac disease diagnosis. While you haven't experienced symptoms, the RAF's medical standards might still apply.
- Request formal documentation from the RAF detailing the decision.
- Consult a healthcare professional for evidence of lack of symptoms.
- Inquire about appealing the decision through RAF channels.
Would you like to explore legal advice regarding this matter under the Equality Act *?
I am appealing it BUT I feel they believe I am like Many others with celiac disease and Have to stick to a Strict diet and AVOID gluten like a Plague YET and I said this to the Medical GP doing my medical evaluation for the RAF “I can eat a normal Chocolate cake without problems I eat gluten daily and I haven’t had problems for years”
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It sounds like you're challenging the RAF's decision based on your celiac disease diagnosis despite not having symptoms. Here are some steps to consider:
- Request Written Reasons: Obtain formal documentation explaining the decision.
- Medical Evidence: Gather evidence from a healthcare professional about your lack of symptoms.
- Equality Act *: Consider consulting a legal expert about potential discrimination.
Would you like more information on any of these steps or have questions about appealing the decision?
But my GP has STATED I have never outside of the Confirmation BEFORE OR AFTER been to the doctors or hospital Because of my Celiac disease or any related Symptoms
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It seems you're dealing with a complex situation regarding your eligibility for the RAF due to your celiac disease diagnosis. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Request Written Reasons: Obtain formal documentation explaining the decision.
- Medical Evidence: Gather evidence from a healthcare professional about your lack of symptoms.
- Equality Act *: Consider consulting a legal expert about potential discrimination.
Would you like more information on any of these steps or have questions about appealing the decision?
What grounds do you believe I have?
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It seems you might have grounds under the Equality Act * for potential discrimination based on your health condition. Consider the following:
- Medical Evidence: Strongly gather evidence showing lack of symptoms from healthcare professionals.
- Formal Documentation: Request a detailed explanation from the RAF.
- Appeal: Continue with the appeal process and emphasize your lack of symptoms.
Would you like more information on pursuing legal advice regarding this matter?