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<p>All Armed Forces entrants are expected to be able to serve for the full period
of their engagement. Consequently, the medical entry standards for the Armed Forces
are stringent, with a number of medical conditions currently being considered a bar
to Service that would not be an impediment in other careers.</p><p>However, each application
to join the Armed Forces is considered on a case by case basis and, if rejected on
medical grounds, a candidate can appeal the decision with additional medical information.
There is also an executive waiver process where the employing Service may, exceptionally,
recruit someone who is below the normal entry standards. This may include individuals
with unique specialist skills that outweigh any functional limitations they might
have. Again, this would be determined on a case by case basis.</p><p> </p>
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