# Medical waiver for cardiomyopathy

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/medical-waiver-for-cardiomyopathy/46392>\
**Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\
**Created:** [October 18, 2017, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/medical-waiver-for-cardiomyopathy/46392 "2017-10-18T11:13:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![coolb43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@coolb43](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/coolb43)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/medical-waiver-for-cardiomyopathy/46392/1 "2017-10-18T11:13:14Z")

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Does anyone know what I should expect from Uscg for cardiomyopathy (heart disease), I have an ef of 40%. My concern is of course to be denied my renewal. Thanks for your help and insight.

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**Author:** ![Hawespiper5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/hawespiper5/32/37029_2.png) [@Hawespiper5](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hawespiper5)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/medical-waiver-for-cardiomyopathy/46392/2 "2017-10-19T01:45:01Z")

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My guess is you’ll be fine with the USCG. Especially helpful is a recent separate “fit for duty” letter from your doctor.

I have a similar condition and when doing sign on physicals I’m always fit but always have to present that letter. I don’t even go to the physical if I don’t have that letter in hand. Good luck.

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**Author:** ![coolb43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@coolb43](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/coolb43)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/medical-waiver-for-cardiomyopathy/46392/3 "2017-10-20T06:24:54Z")

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Thanks for the info, it’s much appreciated.