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Does anyone know if rheumatoid arthritis will disqualify someone from receiving a job overseas with DODEA?
haha I don't think it would necessarily be an automatic disqualification (but can't say for certain). I think it would depend on what the medical report said (severity, treatment available in the proposed posting, able to perform job tasks etc).
May 26, 2017
Teach2live okay, I can perform the job task no problem, but it is an autoimmune disease, so I wasn't sure. Thanks for the reply
May 26, 2017
haha I know people who have been hired with thyroid conditions, Grave's Disease etc., so it wouldn't be totally unheard of.
May 26, 2017
Teach2live thanks
May 28, 2017
HelpOthers On that medical form in the link that Janie sent there was a spot to include the requirements of the job. I think if you honestly check the requirements and your doctor indicates that you do not have any medical conditions that would keep you from performing your duties, you would be fine. The only other thing might be if you had a condition that r...See More
May 30, 2017


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