Comments on: Medical Conditions Normally Waiverable http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized Navy Blog containing the musings of a retired Navy Master Chief Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:16:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-3229 NCCM(ret) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:03 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-3229 K, If you haven't had any issues, then you won't need the documentation to explain them. Oh, if you do have that worry-wart removed, you will need the documentation to ensure it was benign - MEPS humor :) K,
If you haven’t had any issues, then you won’t need the documentation to explain them.

Oh, if you do have that worry-wart removed, you will need the documentation to ensure it was benign – MEPS humor :)

]]> By: K http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-3228 K Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:08 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-3228 NCCM, I am a 30yo college graduate and I'm seriously considering signing up. I've been doing some pretty intense research to make sure I'm qualified and have all the paperwork necessary and your site is the only one I've found with extensive information on the MEPS (maybe I'm just a worry-wort, but I like to be prepared). I'm in excellent physical health (former college track/x-country athlete, current triathlete) but don't really have access to the medical records that are often referenced in your various posts and comments. When I've had to go to a doctor for some minor illness here or there, I just go to whichever doctor has an office closest to my home/job. I can't recall the last time I went to the same doctor more than once. What are the requirements for submitting medical records? What if I don't have any? NCCM,

I am a 30yo college graduate and I’m seriously considering signing up. I’ve been doing some pretty intense research to make sure I’m qualified and have all the paperwork necessary and your site is the only one I’ve found with extensive information on the MEPS (maybe I’m just a worry-wort, but I like to be prepared). I’m in excellent physical health (former college track/x-country athlete, current triathlete) but don’t really have access to the medical records that are often referenced in your various posts and comments. When I’ve had to go to a doctor for some minor illness here or there, I just go to whichever doctor has an office closest to my home/job. I can’t recall the last time I went to the same doctor more than once. What are the requirements for submitting medical records? What if I don’t have any?

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-3059 NCCM(ret) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:10:34 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-3059 Raymond, In my experience, I have not seen a waiver approved for a refractive error greater than 8. Raymond,

In my experience, I have not seen a waiver approved for a refractive error greater than 8.

]]> By: Raymond rembert http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-3056 Raymond rembert Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:37:17 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-3056 Hi I have a refractive error of -8.50 but my vision in both eyes correctable for the right is 20/30 and the left 20/40. What are the odds of getting a medical Waiver with this eyesight. Also Im planning on being an information systems tech. Hi

I have a refractive error of -8.50 but my vision in both eyes correctable for the right is 20/30 and the left 20/40. What are the odds of getting a medical Waiver with this eyesight. Also Im planning on being an information systems tech.

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-2949 NCCM(ret) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:33:28 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-2949 Will, I have seen this go both ways. Either way, I don't think you will have much problem (because of the ACL repair) in joining the Navy. Even if it becomes a waiver to CNRC, the turn around time should be relatively quick. Will,

I have seen this go both ways. Either way, I don’t think you will have much problem (because of the ACL repair) in joining the Navy. Even if it becomes a waiver to CNRC, the turn around time should be relatively quick.

]]> By: Will Adam http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-2948 Will Adam Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:51:39 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-2948 I go to MEPS Monday I hoping I won't have to get a medical waiver.I had ACL reconstruction 5 years ago but since then my knee has been great I have just completed my fifth year of college football, MEPS all my records already and I went to my doctor for a follw-up last month can he check me out xray n all and I was great he said and wrote on the follow-up that I was in great shape for the navy...so my question is what is the chance that I won't have to get a waiver? because I've heard that process takes a long time! I go to MEPS Monday I hoping I won’t have to get a medical waiver.I had ACL reconstruction 5 years ago but since then my knee has been great I have just completed my fifth year of college football, MEPS all my records already and I went to my doctor for a follw-up last month can he check me out xray n all and I was great he said and wrote on the follow-up that I was in great shape for the navy…so my question is what is the chance that I won’t have to get a waiver? because I’ve heard that process takes a long time!

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-2947 NCCM(ret) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:56:49 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-2947 Andrea, I don't think a waiver would be considered for the medical issue you have. Remember, it isn't just about how you feel now - considerations must be made for how individuals with your similar situation may feel 10 even 20 years from now (range of motion, follow-up therapies, care, and medications). Andrea,

I don’t think a waiver would be considered for the medical issue you have. Remember, it isn’t just about how you feel now – considerations must be made for how individuals with your similar situation may feel 10 even 20 years from now (range of motion, follow-up therapies, care, and medications).

]]> By: Andrea http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-2946 Andrea Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:43:44 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-2946 Hi, I had spinal surgery last year for kyphosis. Basically I have 2 rods and 24 screws in my back to correct my abnormal curve. My orthopedic doctor told me I can do anything now. I am perfectly caplable of meeting all the physical/fitness requirements with out any problem.I want to be an accountant in the navy but from I have been reading online its seems like I will probably not get a medical waiver even if I meet the physical/fitness requirements. It just seems so unfair. Do you have any advice for me. Thank you Hi,

I had spinal surgery last year for kyphosis. Basically I have 2 rods and 24 screws in my back to correct my abnormal curve. My orthopedic doctor told me I can do anything now. I am perfectly caplable of meeting all the physical/fitness requirements with out any problem.I want to be an accountant in the navy but from I have been reading online its seems like I will probably not get a medical waiver even if I meet the physical/fitness requirements. It just seems so unfair. Do you have any advice for me.

Thank you

]]> By: Collin Sciacca http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-2890 Collin Sciacca Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:32:14 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-2890 I appreciate your response, I want to make sure that I take my time and do things the right wat so I think I will wait a year to a year and a half. I've always wanted to join the AF but if I cant get in I will go down the list. (I will have to accept the fact that my dreams of being a pilot are over though) I'm almost 22 years old and see how hard it is to get by these days. I want nothing more than to serve my country and try to do everything I can for everyone who has done everything for me throughout history. Thank you for your advice and service. I appreciate your response, I want to make sure that I take my time and do things the right wat so I think I will wait a year to a year and a half. I’ve always wanted to join the AF but if I cant get in I will go down the list. (I will have to accept the fact that my dreams of being a pilot are over though) I’m almost 22 years old and see how hard it is to get by these days. I want nothing more than to serve my country and try to do everything I can for everyone who has done everything for me throughout history. Thank you for your advice and service.

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/14/medical-waiver-authorized/comment-page-1#comment-2887 NCCM(ret) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:23:46 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-2887 Collin, You say "recently", I think you will have to wait the year you are proposing to wait anyway. If you experience no range of motion issues, I think you will have a pretty good chance of having a waiver approved by the Navy. I have no experience with the Air Force and their waiver process. Collin,
You say “recently”, I think you will have to wait the year you are proposing to wait anyway. If you experience no range of motion issues, I think you will have a pretty good chance of having a waiver approved by the Navy. I have no experience with the Air Force and their waiver process.

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