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Swift and sleep apnea

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Evox760, Jun 13, 2017.

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  1. Jun 13, 2017 #1
    Evox760

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    My buddy is looking to join swift with me and my father,but he get disability pay for having sleep apnea through the army,will this disqualify him,he has a cpap machine and never misses any sleep.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2017 #2
    BigTennOTR

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    No....hes fine....just bring the machine and paperwork
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2017 #3
    Evox760

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    So as long as he has the paperwork showing he has sleep apnea and a machine he's Good? He rarely uses it due to him being able to sleep on his own.
     
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  5. Jun 13, 2017 #4
    BigTennOTR

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    They might test him again and confirm he doesnt need it...
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2017 #5
    DTP

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    Saw the title and figured I'd read some bs story about how the company was blaming their reputation on it ;)
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2017 #6
    Evox760

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    Do you know if they check into medical records and his va disability pay or what he's disabled for? if he dosnt mention it and passes their physical?
    He isn't over weight or have a 17 inch neck so could he skate by and he won't even be picked for the study?
    Sorry for all the questions just a really good friend and good vet looking to get his life going after the military.
     
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  9. Jun 13, 2017 #7
    BigTennOTR

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    Ive always been the dont ask dont tell kind of guy... if he isnt over weight...and has a smaller neck.....just say he doesnt snore .....they won't look into it ..... honestly if hes mentality fit to drive a truck....id let it ride sir
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2017 #8
    BigTennOTR

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    Being honest gets you nowhere in this career... check no on everything when you get your papers to fill out.....

    BTW FROM ALL OF US....THANKS FOR HIS SERVICE!
     
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  11. Jun 13, 2017 #9
    Puppage

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    Sleep apnea really has nothing to do with sleeping on your own, and everything about getting REM sleep. Real sleep. And not taxing your heart & other organs to an early death.
     
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  12. Jun 13, 2017 #10
    Moosetek13

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    Whereas being dishonest gets you someplace better?

    And if this guy is collecting disability for a condition that no longer exists, I would say his service is tainted.
     
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