On the recordMarch 28, 2017
AFRICOM and CENTCOM have policies that deny deployment or require waivers for individuals who have received 'a behavioral healthcare diagnosis or relevant prescription/medication.'
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Schatz points out deployment restrictions based on mental health diagnoses.
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