Reply #5: How embarrassing! A 1-Y deferment is for medical abnormalities . 4-F was for serious conditions. Bet [View All]

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that's the same as Limpballs cyst.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Service_System#Classifications

1-Y Registrant available for military service, but qualified only in case of war or national emergency. Usually given to registrants with medical conditions that were limiting but not disabling (examples: high blood pressure, mild muscular or skeletal injuries or disorders, skin disorders, severe allergies, etc.). Class was discontinued in December, 1971 and its members were reclassified as 4-F.