SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5635152 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I currently have a soldier that has a peanut allergy. When I first got to this unit, command did a check to ensure everyone was rocking the correct dog tags. He notified me that he didn’t possess a red one for his allergy. Of course, I made him get one. Now battalion medical has caught wind of this and has requested documentation so they can refer him to an NDR-PEB, and they are planning on listing him P3.<br />At the end of the day, this has not affected unit readiness and the ability to complete missions. Our section is tracking the issue and takes necessary precautions, which amount to don’t force peanuts down his throat. I’m horrified that this is an issue I accidentally created, and I would like to retain this soldier, as he’s outstanding and thoroughly competent. While I understand that at the end of the day the battalion surgeon will make his decision and that will be that, I would like advice and recommendations on how I can exhaust every possible opportunity to keep him in the service. 2020-03-06T14:22:08-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5635152

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I currently have a soldier that has a peanut allergy. When I first got to this unit, command did a check to ensure everyone was rocking the correct dog tags. He notified me that he didn’t possess a red one for his allergy. Of course, I made him get one. Now battalion medical has caught wind of this and has requested documentation so they can refer him to an NDR-PEB, and they are planning on listing him P3.<br />At the end of the day, this has not affected unit readiness and the ability to complete missions. Our section is tracking the issue and takes necessary precautions, which amount to don’t force peanuts down his throat. I’m horrified that this is an issue I accidentally created, and I would like to retain this soldier, as he’s outstanding and thoroughly competent. While I understand that at the end of the day the battalion surgeon will make his decision and that will be that, I would like advice and recommendations on how I can exhaust every possible opportunity to keep him in the service.

2020-03-06T14:22:08-05:00 2020-03-06T14:22:08-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 5635159

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly, you have already done the right thing. As much as you want to retain this Soldier and he could be high speed soldier, the best thing you can do is take care of his health first. If it is determined that he can stay you have done your job. If it is determined he isn&#39;t fit for military service, you have done your job. This Soldiers health should be your first and only priority. let the Medical Professionals determine the rest. You wouldn&#39;t be able to forgive yourself if he/she was in the field and had an allergic reaction that could have been avoided.

2020-03-06T14:28:34-05:00 2020-03-06T14:28:34-05:00 LT Brad McInnis 5635161

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1726747" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1726747-11b-infantryman-b-co-2-136-in">SSG Private RallyPoint Member</a> Why not see if they can treat the soldier&#39;s allergy? There have been tests where they have been able to cure the allergy, using the peanut oil. Maybe the med community will look at the case as a chance to solve something rather than tossing them. BTW, you did the right thing getting the right tags and shouldn&#39;t feel guilty about it. This should have been handled before, and you would rather it be this than another type of board if the soldier had a severe reaction, where it is you as the leader on the wrong side of the green table...

2020-03-06T14:29:05-05:00 2020-03-06T14:29:05-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 5635415

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s not your call. Unless you contributed to his DNA, you didn&#39;t cause it.

2020-03-06T16:04:16-05:00 2020-03-06T16:04:16-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 5635607

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You did the right thing. This falls on the soldier. If he knew he had this allergy and didn’t disclose it during MEPS then he committed fraudulent enlistment. Not sure what the severity of his allergy is whether it be just some hives if he comes into contact with peanuts or full blown anaphylaxis. Either way he knew he had an allergy and should have disclosed it before he got to your unit. You did the right thing. You took care of his health concern. Now it’s going to be up to medical to determine the extent of his allergies and whether he can stay in service or not. <br /><br />Don’t beat yourself up over it. You did what was best for yourself and your soldier under your command. If this was a severe reaction or could have been one you have to think what could have happened in an austere environment and say he got into contact with an MRE with peanut oil in it? Suddenly you could have a soldier having a major medical issue which requires other soldiers caring for him at best and at worst the soldier dying. <br /><br />You can’t do anything. It’s up to medical to make the determination.

2020-03-06T16:45:20-05:00 2020-03-06T16:45:20-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 5636881

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yea. It&#39;s possible. They just have to be aware of what contains peanuts and have an epi-pen on them at all times.<br /><br />No RED TAG until recently? How did they never have a red tag until now?

2020-03-07T01:59:08-05:00 2020-03-07T01:59:08-05:00 SPC Erich Guenther 5639652

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&quot;Individuals with a history of food-allergy anaphylaxis or a systemic reaction to food do not meet military accession or retention standards and require a waiver in order to serve in the military.&quot; Is your answer. Did he have a waiver at enlistment? If not then if he enlisted knowing he had the allergy......thats Fraud. If he did not know he had the allergy at enlistment time then the doctors have to still review his case and make a determination.

2020-03-07T22:01:25-05:00 2020-03-07T22:01:25-05:00 MAJ Tom Harper 5684330

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>He may be eligible for a different MOS if he can&#39;t remain in combat arms. We had a color blind carpentry/masonry specialist in Bismarck Engineer unit I was in as that was one of the few MOS&#39;s he could serve in.

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