visa denied due to medical issues?

[AndreaK 1]

before anyone jumps to any conclusions, i have not been denied; i haven't even had my interview yet. i'm just asking because i'm nervous.

on what grounds can your visa be denied due to medical issues? i know it will automatically be revoked if you have HIV, syphillis or TB, but are there any other health reasons why they would deny the visa? i have a couple medical issues (non-contagious/transmittable) that i've had for years and they really are no cause for concern these days. when i went to my medical, i took letters from my two doctors regarding the issues, and they both stated that things were going well, had been for some time, and they didn't expect things to change. i didn't mention it at the medical, but i already have a consulting physician in the US (and have for years actually), so that's a non-issue...

i'm probably worrying for no reason, but it does concern me. has anyone else been in a similar situation? if so, how did it go?

[YuAndDan 153]

Only medical conditions that pose a health risk to others will be denied.

(A) In general.-Any alien-

(i) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance, which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome,

(ii) except as provided in subparagraph © who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices,

(iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)-

(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or

(II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/ineligib...ities_1364.html