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I was just denied employment b/c of a form of arthritis. Can an employer (FED) deny you on possible symptoms?

I have a arthritis cond. I had my dr fill out their form and my outlook is excellent as stated. I still got denied employment (federal) just b/c I have this condition. I guess of the possibility it may get bad, is this discrimination? You can't not hire someone just b/c they have a disease! I could understand if I was in pain or not mobile but I am healthier than most people without this! My doctor even thought it was rediculous! It's kind of like not hiring someone who got over cancer b/c it MAY come back. Not fair. Any thoughts? I went to their Dr. who stated that I did have limited ROM in one area. They then sent paperwork to my Dr. who did a complete physical, and another ROM test to their standard and confirmed everything was normal. Signed and dated. So they can't say it's b/c of my ROM b/c I passed a physical and a ROM test! How frustrating. Just b/c god chose me to have this disease-which is fine, I can handle it through treatment but to get denied makes me feel like I'm incapeable when I'm not at all. Thanks guys! Thank you nana but how can they discharge him on just a possibility? That is discrimination if you ask me. This job does have particular things I had to pass as far as ROM, but I passed them all with no problem, and my doctor filled out their required paperwork stating so.. So how can you disqualify someone on a posibility?

Public Comments

1. Call and look up the A.C.L.U. american civil leberties union. You have a lawsuit where you will never have to work the rest of your life.
2. It depends on the nature of the job. If range of motion and dexterity have nothing to do with it, you may have grounds for a lawsuit, or to obtain consideration under the Disabilities Act.
3. There are circumstances when a pre-existing condition like arthritis can be used as a basis for denying you a job IF (BIG IF) the activities required of you by the job could potentially have an adverse affect on your condition. Example: My son was born with a dislocated elbow which causes his arm to not straighten totally out and he has a big bony knot at the elbow. He has always been able to do anything he chooses to do. The elbow never stopped him at all. He enlisted in the marines, but they discharged him because they were concerned that the rigourous exercise and regimen might permanently damage his arm. Talk to the ACLU as suggested, you may have a case.