Medical Clearances and Waivers at the Time of Appointment and at Tenuring in the USAID Foreign Service

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 414

New Reference Date: 07/01/2010
Responsible Office: OHR/PPIM
File Name: 414mab_070110

Overview

When requested and authorized by a candidate or employee who has been denied an unlimited medical clearance (Class 1) for assignment worldwide or tenure as a career Foreign Service Officer, the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Human Resources (DAA/HR) reviews his or her case and determines whether or not the candidate/employee should be appointed/tenured despite the medical restriction or disqualification.