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When I was 14, my doctor told me that I had oagood-schlatter disease in both of my knees. I had bad pains in my knees for about a year. The pain is now completely gone, but I still have the visible bumps beneath my knee caps. Will this cause me any issues when trying to join the Navy?
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My apologies, “oagood-schlatter” should be oSgood-schlatter.
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@navy doc,
The epididymitis is gone but my epididium is mildly enlarged and symptoms do not persist and never have I also have the ultra sound report to give MEPS, is this disqualifying? And if it is, is a waiver likely? -
I had 5 moles removed from my back when I was 14 years old. The doctor never looked at them to see if they were possibly cancerous. We just took them off because they were bigger, and darker colored than the rest of the moles on my body. Will this be a possible issue at MEPS?
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Doc if I have had successful orthopedic surgery on knee but never saw the ortho again after the post surgical follow up would this hurt the recruitment process?
It has been 5 years since the surgery. I tried going back to the original surgeon but he is not practicing anymore. Would getting an orthopedic consult from another physician work in lieu of having the original surgeon sign off?
Thanks
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Reno,
Without pathology reports you will be PDQ (in the absence of medical documentation, a disqualifying condition cannot be excluded) and will require waiver. -
Logan,
You will need to submit your surgical report. Depending on the procedure, you may or may not be PDQ. If you have a disqualifying condition, current evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon may help the waiver authority allow you to process. -
I got a call from my recruiter stating that I had to go back to MEPS, he said he did not know the reason, and could not provide me with any as well. an hour later I go to the mail box and find that I have a letter from the MEPS, stating Dear Mr. Williams…..”we have become aware of some test results that may possible indicate a serious condition of personal nature”….now my question is why might I have to go back, blood test? I know I don’t have HIV…and I have never done drugs (really)….HOWEVER! I don’t know if this matters but I had MONO once, and also a little off topic but I failed my Depth perception test the first time, but 10 mins later I did it again and I passed….im just sooo confused and stressed, because I really want this NAVY this to work out….PLEASE HELP
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Hello Navydoc,
I’m about to go forward with the enlistment process for the Navy with my recruiter. I have a history of GERD. Last year, I underwent an endoscopy (including tissue samples for pathology) which showed no abnormalities of any kind (no esophogitis, no hernia, normal duodenum, etc.) I was put on Protonix (pantoprazole?) and told that, if it worked, to just keep taking it. It worked great, and I’ve been taking it ever since. My recruiters seem to think this will be disqualifying and have basically recommended I lie my way through MEPS and never disclose that I’ve had or been treated for GERD.
I’m not willing to lie. I saw GERD listed in your post about commonly waivered conditions. Do you think I have a good shot? Will they tell me to go off the Protonix and come back after a certain period of time? If so, should I just try to go off of it now? I have a copy of the report from my endoscopy that says there was nothing sinister wrong with me, if that helps. Thanks.
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My name is Jason. I really want to join the military and change my life around. I did LSD for about 10 months last year. The last time i did it was November 1 2012. I had a horrible experience with it and decided I needed help. I volunteered for a outpatient program, that was 2 months long. I’ve been sober ever since and don’t even think about doing that or anything again. I have never felt better or more clear headed. I am so grateful for getting help. On the boarded it says ill have to wait 2 years till I’m qualified. I’m totally fine with that. By the time I’m eligible ill almost be 24. I have no criminal record. What are my chances of getting into any military branch if I wait 2 years. I don’t want to wait so long then they decide to not give me a waiver. I feel horrible for the mistakes if made in the past. I really want to make things right.
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Williams,
It is extremely important that you go to the MEPS for an interview with the CMO. Your recruiter will let you know the date. -
Dustin,
Submit your records for a med read. If everything is as you have stated, you should be good to go. Keep in mind that you will not be allowed to be on the protonix at basic training, so talk to your doctor about the advisability of weaning off of the medications. -
Jason,
As you are probably aware, history fo drug abuse/addiction is PDQ. It is impossible to say what the probability of a waiver will be in 2 years. Right now, it is close to zero. Muy advice to you is to continue your education and making yourself the best candidate you can be for when you do decide to try to join. -
Yes I am aware. So are you saying I shouldn’t talk to a recruiter now and wait 2 years until i do. So my chances are better cause I would be sober for 2 years? i messed up big 10 months in my life and I wanted help. Sucks if I couldn’t get in at all. I have heard of plenty of drug addicts abusing drugs for YEARS and getting clean a couple weeks before the piss test and they drink in the military. So because I have something on my medical record cause I wanted help I get punished. I’m willing to do anything to prove that I’m mentally and physically fit for the military.
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I went to put my paperwork in and all medical history was cleared other than shoulder surgery from my understanding. I read that is something on the fence. A friend who recently joined actually told me of my disqualification from talkin with my recruiter as he was with me when I handed stuff in. I never got a reason as to what exactly was the issue as I work EMS as an EMT often lifting large patients with only my partner at times and go to the gym lifting weights. The surgery was 7 years ago. No further documentation was requested for possible clearance of my shoulder and if there is any limit in my range of motion. Am I supposed to be contacted with a reason at least as to what exactly about it was disqualifying or asked for clearance from the orthopedist as to current state?
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Jason,
Everyone claims they know someone or has heard of someone who has something worse or lied to get in that was successful in the military. For every person you claim did well, I can give 20 who either got caught in their lie and were discharged.
The medical fitness standards exist for a reason and are decided on evidence-based medicine and the success or failure of hundreds of thousands of military recruits. The fact is that choices you make can have profound influence on your future, whether it is in the military or the civilian sector, and you have to live with those choices and consequences.
Military service is a privilege, not a right.
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Hello, I am missing a permanent tooth under one of my teeth. It never formed. I still have the baby tooth and it is in good shape. I was wanting to know if this would be disqualifying for any branch of the military. Thanks for your help.
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A,
As long as you have at least 20 healthy teeth, this will not be an issue. -
Curious to know that if having a history of hep c but now cured with normal liver functions will disqualify me from serving in the USN as a corpsman? I’ve read conflicting things and was curious if it would or would not? Or is a waiver required? Any insight would e greatly appreciated?
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I have hyperthyroidism due to eithier a goiter or a toxic nodule. Do i ever have a chamce of joining the militaru. Because once it is removed I will become hypo or i will return to normal levels.
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Curious,
History of HCV is PDQ and unlikely to be waived by any service. -
pre,
Your hyperthyroid must be treated and you must be euthyroid for a minimum of 12 months before you can be qualified. -
I had a shoulder stability problem that was fixed with a surgery. I have 3 plastic pieces in my shoulder now as well. I know that a history of shoulder instability is a PDQ and my implants are a PDQ. But is a waiver for my condition likely, or is getting into the military going to be a long shot for me?
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Brodrick,
history of shoulder instability can be waived at the discretion of the service. -
Thanks for answering my previous question. But I forgot to add, I had a very small piece of my labrum from my shoulder removed during the same surgery that fixed my stability problem. Will this be an additional PDQ, and is it waiverable?
Thanks again!
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Hello,
I am going to MEPS soon for the Navy. I told my recruiter that i once had asthma when i was 7 because i remembered using an inhaler, but i later found out that the inhaler was a one-time thing for alergy of some sort or another. I know that waivers are available for both either asthma or allergy, but will i be PDQ for lying if i tell MEPS i never had asthma? thanks -
My recruiter told me to lie to MEPS and not to disclose my medical history because I could be rejected on that basis. I did but I got disQ anyways for something different. I wanted to try again and come clean but never got that chance because my recruiter deserted me and transferred somewhere outside my state. Even though I am no longer perusing the military whatsoever, I want to still be able to try for a government job and come clean about to MEPS and correct the issue. People are telling me not to bother but its me having to live with it and have issues getting a a job with clearance. I received bad advice and against my own conscience, I followed it. What steps do I need to take to correct this. I’d rather come clean now than down the line.
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In the past I have had issues with my IT Band, in both knees. I believe it is called Iliotibial Band Syndrome. On occaision it still bothers me, and I have been to physical therapy for it in the past as well. Will this disqualify me from enlistment?
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Broderick,
All of your issues are waiverable at the discretion of the service. Whether or not they WILL be waived depends on the service (Marines do not give shoulder waivers) and the needs of the service. -
Megan,
The question that is asked on the prescreen is “have you ever had asthma OR been prescribed an inhaler”. Your answer to that question will be “yes”. You would be wise to submit your medical records regarding the inhaler use prior to reporting to MEPS. -
Sam,
If you are no longer trying to join the military, there is no need to correct your medical history at MEPS. Civilian government jobs don’t go into your medical history, except to the extent that it makes you unable to do your job with or without reasonable accommodations (the Americans with Disability Act applies to civilians.) The ADA does not apply to military service.If you still wish the try to join the military with a waiver, keep trying to find a recruiter who will work with you.
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Ryan,
You need to have no problems for at least 6 months doing heavy physical exercise (running 5-10 miles, going up and down stairs, etc) before you can be qualified with a history of ITBS. That kind of overuse injury is one of the most common reasons for medical discharge from boot camp. -
Hello Navydoc,
I was denied a hearing loss waiver for the Marine Corps, I’m curious to know if I would be able to try for another BuMed waiver in the future? Possibly when recruiting demands are higher? Also, my recruiter said it would be possible to still become a Marine through the Platoon Leaders Course and said I could recieve a waiver through a civilian doctor. Do you know if this is true or not? -
Charles,
PLC requires that you pass the same medical fitness standards as any other enlistment or commission, so no, you cannot do that without a waiver. There is no such thing as a waiver through a civilian doctor. There is only one Marine Corps waiver authority, and it is a Navy CDR stationed at BUMED. If he denied your waiver, there is no other avenue for the Marines. You can try another service. Army grants hearing waivers in some cases.Waivers are always at the discretion of the service. There is no way to know what the future of recruiting will be. Right now, mission is easily made without most applicants needing any type of administrative or medical waivers, therefore they are rarely given.
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Hi,
I was medically dq’d for my nystagmus back in december and was not granted a waiver for my minimal disability. I decided that it was not fair with no explanation of why i was denied. I went to an eye doctor who used to be in the military and he says my nystagmus is minimal and almost non existent. He was able to correct my acuity as high as 20/25 and he was shocked that my waiver was denied. he wrote me a very good letter of recommendation saying there is no limits to my abilities in a nutshell. I took this letter to the navy and they said i can try for a rebuttal. With this new info, do you think i have a chance seeing a credible doctor deemed me fit for duty?
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garrett,
You can submit your records for review, but the only doctor whose opinion counts is the waiver authority. There are no civilian doctors who can say an individual is fit for duty; only a MEPS CMO can do that. Even the waiver authority cannot override a MEPS CMO’s fitness determination; all they can do is give a waiver.
Fair is where you go to eat cotton candy and ride the ferris wheel; it has nothing to do with either life or the military; if you don’t meet the minimum medical fitness standards, and the service will no grant a waiver, then that’s it for that service. You can try another branch. The Army does give waivers for nystagmus.
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@navyd doc
I commented not too long ago about having epididymitis, it is not an infection, acute nor chronic but it remains and will remain a little more enlarged than the other for the rest of my life my doctor explained. Also, it does not and has never caused me any sort of problem or pain, its been like that since 2009 and I played 2 years of football and track with zero discomfort so it’s just there. I have the ultra sound report that explains this and says resolved with both of my doctors and PA signatures to give to give to MEPS. I am stressing that it might disqualify me Goethe Navy, my PA who was a navy PA and hospital corpsman said I should have no issue and not to worry if I give them the ultra sound report because it will be noticeable during the physical. I want to know your insight on this. Thanks hope to hear back soon. -
Hello, I had a question and was looking for a insight on what to expect, recently I was denied to dep into the Marine Corps due to a excessive refractive error but was reccomended a waiver which was denied. My visions cylinder value was -7.00 and -7.75,
My recruiter told me that if I was to get Lasik surgery, in 6 months I can bring him all my documentation and there wouldn’t be a reason to not be able to dep in. I got the surgery almost 2 weeks ago and am now waiting for the 180 days to pass but had a question,
do the waiver authorities consider the pre surgery results before making a decision and if so would that be a problem for me?
Or is the post results the most relavent in my case considering the astigmatism is gone?
Thank you.
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I am attempting to join the Navy, however after reading the list of things that will DQ me, it seems i may have a varicocele in my left testicle, I can feel the “bag of worms” or so they call it, I can also feel a small bump, roughly the size of a skittle, i guess u could say. will this give me a DQ when I go in for my physical at MEPS?
I have no bruising of any kind, I also do not feel any pain or pressure in either testicle. I do not have insurance nor do I have the money to see a MD in order to verify whether they are hazardous to my health or not…what should i do, this is my last chance at a career, iv tried school and several career options, nothing has worked, iv already spent at least 750$ in paperwork just to get in…any feedback would be great.
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Dylan,
Epididymitis is DQ. The issue is, what is causing the inflammation of the epididymis? If you have an epididymal cyst, that would not be DQ. You need to submit your records before going to the MEPS for a physical. The doctor will not look at hand-carried records during your exam; they need to be submitted with a med read. -
Louie,
Your recruiter is wrong. The medical fitness standards are based on your pre-surgical refractive error. A cylinder of -7.00 and -7.25 is very high, and unlikely to receive a waiver from any branch, either before or after surgery. -
@ Navy doc.
Ok, I see. The ultra sound report says there is mild enlargement of the right epididymis compared to left. There may be slight increased associated vascularity. Symmetric blood flow are noted within the testes. No hydroceles.
Impression- possible right epididymitis. No abscess or intratestuculat mass.Do you think that explains enough to be cleared? It should I have my doctor right out a report and hand my recruiter both?
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@Navydoc.
Ok that makes me feel much better, I have the ultra sound report that says, findings- mildly enlarged right epididymis compared to left, Associated vascularity and symmetric blood flow is noted in the testes. Impression- possible mild right epididymitis no hydroceles or intratestucular mass.Is this enough to give to MEPS or should I have a written report from my doctor and the ultra sound report to send to MEPS?
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I was bumed out of the corps in 2003 for add and childhood enuresis. I have been adderall free since 2004 and no episodes of enuresis. I am interested in becoming a naval officer. Will I be able to get a medical waiver?
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My son was medically disqualified for a pilonidal cyst 2 months before he was scheduled to depart for Basics. He’s been to the doctor and has received a clean bill of health. Is it possible for him to enlist again after a 6 month waiting period or is this the end of the road? Thanks for your time!
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@NavyDoc Thank you sir for the response, and I have one last question, what do you believe are the chances of a waiver for high astigmatism getting approved especially after Lasik?
I know its no buisness of yours and I know you can care less but I really want this I’m not just asking because I want to get in for the “uniform” or because of school, I want to do this because i believe i owe my country, my grand father left the marine corps a gunnery sergeant and my father left the marine corps a Staff sergeant and following in their foot steps is extremely important to me. I learned my general orders, enlisted ranks, and officer ranks by heart when I was just 13 and I really didn’t want to have done all this to just quit this fast.
Any advice? Thank you sir.
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Jane,
Right now none of the services are giving RE Code waivers, so it is unlikely that you will ever reach the point that you will have a physical at MEPS. -
Shel,
Pilonidal cysts must be surgically excised, and then there is a mandatory 6 month waiting period. If your son did not have the surgery, it is PDQ. -
Louie,
Your level of astigmatism is unlikely to get a waiver from any service. -
Ok, thank you sir and god bless you and all the fine men and women who are and did serve this country proud. I guess my plan B will be attending school and getting a career in law enforcement. Thank you navydoc.
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Navy doc,
If I submit my ultra sound report and a statement from my doctor for the epididymitis, I should be good to go right?
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Dylan,
Submit your record to your local MEPS for an answer. -
Hi Navy Doc,
I’m a retired naval officer who survived the “NAMI Whammy” back in the day. After reading all these posts, I appreciate that feat more now.We have a new attorney in our office who wants to go JAG but was PDQ’ed for a concussion during high school football. Are concussions waivable? Should he try another service? I know officer candidates boards and I know any board would select him if he got that far. It’s a shame to let the Nav lose such a top prospect over such a common occurrence.
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Navy Doc,
Thanks for your response. The doctor indicated that the cyst was small (little smaller than a pea) and therefore surgery was not needed, as it could cause complications later in life. He recommended home treatment (sitz bath), keeping the cyst area clean, and free of hair, and then a follow up in 2 weeks. My son did the home treatment, and when we went back to the doctor, the cyst was gone and then he shaved the area again, and provided him a letter saying that it was completely healed. Since his follow up with the doctor in December 2012, and now it’s May, he has not had any reoccurrence of the cyst. Although no surgery was required, and the cyst is gone, does that mean he’s still PDQ? He really wants to joint the military and if he cannot, then he will re-enroll in college in Spring 2014. Thanks again for your time!
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Ok, thanks for your replies. My PA wrote an outstanding statement about it with his signature and stated he was CW04 USN retired. I will be submitting it next Wednesday.
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Can anyone help me ? I have 3 marijuana possession charges. But they were all when I was a juvenile. I really want to become a corpsman. Can I still get a waiver ? Is there ANY way I can still serve ? I will do just about anything to have the chance to serve my country. So no feat is too small.
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Adrian,
I suspect no recruiter will be willing to work with you with three drug charges against you. Right now there are plenty of people with no medical, legal or moral issues to fill the slots. -
Navy Doc,
My son tried to enlist in the Navy last July. He informed the recruiter that he had asthma. He never had the chance to go to MEPS to get tested because he got a letter from the medical command in Memphis, denying his enlistment. The recruiter told my son to try again after two years to join. Is this posible or is there no chance at joining the Navy or any other branch of the service?
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Navy doc,
I got the statement from my doctor about the epidimitis, it scarring of the epididymis with no other pathology, this Should no longer be disqualifying right? -
Hi NavyDoc,
I have a simple situation. I was told I was a good candidate for the navy, scored 95 on ASVAB, cleared from all medical evaluation, but apparently the doc examining me said I had hypospadias. Well, I was born that way, and for about 25 years it felt normal to me until today at MEPS. They told me I should apply for a waiver, but pending the results for my urinalysis and blood to be in before sending in an application for the waiver.
2 questions:
How long does/will it take for a waiver roughly/based on my situation?
What are my chances for approval?
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glandular hypospadias should precise.
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Thank you, can you contact me by email regarding a question on a medical waiver process issue.
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Jean,
Waiver will depend on the exact location of the hypospadius, as well as voiding and sexual functional issues. -
Navydoc,
When I was 15 I had a slipped capital femoral epiphysis on my left side, I know that by the book this is a permanent DQ despite ever having any issues since it was mended 15yrs ago. I have consistently been DQ’d by the Coast guard recruiters, for both active duty and reserves, never getting the chance to even have an ME. My question is do you think there is any chance at all for me? My drive to serve in the CG is extremely high and I have been looking for some way to get a waiver but haven’t found much, I currently am volunteering as a boat crew qualified member of the auxiliary which is fine, but I feel like I could be a greater asset to the coast guard. What do you think my chances are? Is it realistic or a pipe dream? -
My son tried to join the Navy and was Temporary disqualified (pre screened) due to some medical issues that was in his medical record. The General practitioner has preliminary diagnosed my son with irritable bowel syndrome. The San Diego Meps station requested he got to a specialist. We went to a specialist group (5 doctors) and had 3 different tests conducted. The result were negative. The MEPS station requested a prognosis letter from each doctor. Each Doctor stated he did not have irritable bowel syndrome. This took 5 months to accomplish. When all the letters were sent in, the MEPS station requested him to come in for a physical. I believed he was medically pre-screened or they never would have wasted money to get his physical done at the MEPS station.
He gets to the station, gets the physical and get to the end to talk to the last doctor. The doctor states there is missing letters and was permanently disqualified (PDQ) by the MEPS medical department.
The medical documentation was sent to the Navy (not sure if all the documents were sent) and they would not accept him either.
Talked to the airforce recuiter, the recruiter got all the documents from the Navy recuiter and sent them in to the LA MEPS station. The LA MEPS station qualified him, but because he was disqualified, his medical documents had to be sent to the Airforce.
What can be done now? contact my Congressional Rep?
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Jason2,
You have zero chance of getting into the Coast Guard with that medical history. Army or Navy may give you a waiver. -
Michael,
If the Navy waiver authority declined to grant a waiver, there is no appeal. Congressional intervention cannot override a medical fitness determination; all they can do is inquire as to whether or not proper procedure was followed. From your description, it was. Now all your son can do is wait for an answer from the AF surgeon general. All MEPS documents are computerized and centralized so that applicants cannot “jump” to another MEPS (or service) when they get DQ’d at another MEPS. -
If the determination was based on missing paperwork (incompetency)at the Sandiego MEPS station and the LA MEPS Station reviewed his medical paperwork and said he was good to go. Something about computerized does not fit into this picture. If that was the case, then there would be no missing documents and the Doctor would have pass my son on his physical.
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Michael,
Qualified applicants do not have paperwork reviewed by the SG’s office. So saying he was qualified by the LA MEPS doesn’t make sense, if he had to have medical records sent to the Air Force as you have described here.
If he was indeed medically qualified at the LA MEPS, he should have sworn in that day, with no need for any further review by the Air Force, or anyone else, other than the LA MEPS CMO.
All MEPS DQ’s and examination results are computerized, so if I DQ someone here, and then they go to another MEPS, that CMO will know why I DQ’d him. Another CMO can reverse a DQ (which can happen if new information comes to light, a disqualifying condition is corrected, or a new regulation kicks in that makes the condition no longer DQ, etc), but civilians doctors and service waiver authorities cannot.
Civilian physicians can make recommendations that may be considered, and the service medical waiver authorities can grant medical waivers, but that does not change the DQ. It only grants an exception to policy to allow a non-qualified applicant to join that service anyway.
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After my son saw the final medical officer, the Doctor stated that based on the information he had at the time that the irritable bowel syndrome was inconclusive (the Letters missing (prognosis) stated he did not have that. The Navy recruiter immeadiatly went back to the station and resubmitted his medical record with all the tests, letters from the specialists. The SD MEPS station still did the DQ. The LA MEPS reviewed all the medical doc and letters and was sent up for approval to the AF SG
My question is when a wavier is sent to the navy SG, do they get what the Navy recruiter sends for medical info or what the MEPS station has electronically in medical info?.
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Navydoc,
I have a question about a mis-diagnosis. was diagnosed with adult ADD after college after being asked just a few questions. I had good grades throughout school and received a college degree, never had any symptoms with this even as a child. I questioned the diagnosis so i then went to a more up to date facility to be tested and went through an all day psych test by multiple doctors, multiple questions and multiple interviews. All 3 psychiatrists agreed that I do not have ADD nor do I have any other problems and I did not have to be seen by a psychiatrist. The first psychiatrist did not follow the DSM in diagnosing me. Would I be DQ for this? Do I have to disclose this mid-diagnosis at MEPS considering I never had it? Talking to a navy recruiter now and they say that I do not have to. -
The navy recruiter said I did not have to disclose this and that it would delay the process. Thank you for your time.
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Michael,
All supporting documents are sent to the waiver authority for review. Again, if your son needs waiver authority review, he was disqualified at the LA MEPS too. That is the reason the paperwork is being sent to the AF SG. If the LA MEPS had qualified him, he would he would have been good to go without any type of waiver review.
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Bobby,
You must disclose the information and provide the supporting doumentation. Why did you go for an evaluation in the first place where the doctor diagnosed you with ADD? If you disagreed with the diagnosis, what was it you were hoping to do by going to another doctor for further testing (most people, if they were not having problems, would not pursue anything further and just not get treated). Did you go to the facility for testing because your recruiter told you to in order to join the Navy?People who lie about their medical histories almost always get caught eventually. Is it worth the risk of a fraudulent enlistment charge when you could do it the right way, and if everything is just as you stated here, you would be qulaified anyway? Do you think lying is ok if it gets you what you want, or do you value your integrity?
Do it the right way, or don’t do it at all. Honor, courage, integrity and committment are core values in the military, so don’t dishonor yourself and the uniform by lying.
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Navydoc,
Where can I find the standards for concussions? If I self report concussions based on what athletic trainers (not doctors) have told me will that automatically DQ me?
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Navydoc,
for the past months i tried joining the Navy and was denied my waiver due to vision issues w/ my left eye from an accident that happened when i was 3yrs old. it left scars on my left eye and is very blurry but my right eyes perfectly fine. 2days ago i got denied for the Army as well.
my question is, does BUMED approve waivers for the Marines as well? or does the Marines have their own people for that?
also in your honest opinion what do you think about me trying the Marines or airforce for a chance to get my waiver approved w/ them. since the Navy and Army already disapproved my waiver. -
I went to pursue couples counseling due to some minor problems. I went to the other facility because I wanted to show myself that it was not correct. It is not worth the risk.
Would I need a waiver for this as you personally see it? How long would you guess it would take to go through everything? I ask this because there is a slight time restraint. Thank you -
Droplet,
If you have been denied by both the Army and the Navy, which are more liberal with waivers than any other service, a waiver for AF or USMC is very unlikely.
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David,
The medical fitness standards are covered under the DoDI 6130.03. Concussions (otherwise known as minor head injuries) are under the neurological section.
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Bobby,
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If I was diagonosed with having epididymis I understand that this would disqualify me, but if I underwent surgery to get the cyst removed would that allow me to qualify once again?
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@navydoc,
Doc i was seperated from basic because i was diagnosed with Hep B, i was told that i should see a civilian doc and have it taken care off can return with a waiver in 6 months, after going thru test with a civilian doc, he told me that, my Hep B was inactive and was not causing any problems to me or will not cause any problems in the future because it was inactive. The civil doc said i am FFD and he will give me a write up to attach to my application for a waiver.
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@Navy Doc,
I was talking to my recruiter last week,(He will not return any of my phone calls) and he told me how I will be DQ for having scoliosis from what I read I have moderate scoliosis. I dont know how different the DQ are from the Air-force and Navy, but i’m trying to join the AF. This has been my dream for as long as I can remember. Me degree is greater than 20* and 30* but I was wondering if there is a way I could get a waiver if my recruiter lets me. I was reading on the AF waiver guide page 816 JUNE 2012:
Lumbar scoliosis >20° and 25° and 55° and asymptomatic.
Any abnormal curvature producing noticeable deformity when dressed, pain, interference with function, or which is progressive.” IS there anyway of me not being DQ at MEPS? If I will be DQ at MEPS is there any other chance of me still being able to join? Im sorry if this is confusing lol. Thanks NavyDoc -
ananymous,
Epididymal cysts are not DQ, unless they are large or symptomatic. If you have an ultrasouns and evaluation from your urologist, submit those records to MEPS. -
raph,
Hepatitis B is unlikely to receive a waiver at this time. -
Timothy,
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@Navy Dock, so I’m most likely going to get DQ and not get a waiver. I am done growing will that help me get a waiver?
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My daughter was recently medically discharged from Marine boot camp due to mild CP. She asked if they thought the Navy would be a possibility and was told to get evaluated by a nuerologist and try for a waiver. Is there a possiblity that the Navy would grant a waiver? Thank you.
Nancy
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Nancy,
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Timothy,
No. If your spinal curvature is greater that what the AF will waive, it doesn’t matter if you are done growing or not.
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So what your saying is, my chances are slim to none to get into the Air Force or any branch?
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@navydoc
If I was diagonosed with having epididymis I understand that this would disqualify me, but if I underwent surgery to get the cyst removed would that allow me to qualify once again? -
What is the process to start a BUMED.
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treyshown,
Your recruiter and the MEPS liaisons will initiate waiver procedings when indicated; applicants are not involved in that process unless specifically tasked with writing a statement or gathering supporting medical documents. -
@navydoc
I was successfully cleared for my hearing waiver by the U.S. Army after being denied by the Marine Corps. After my contract with the Army is it possible to switch over to the Marine Corps now that I have been admitted into the military? Or will I have to stick with the Army if I want to continue military service? I’m very proud and thankful to have been granted a waiver, I know military service is a privilege, not a right, I’m just curious to know. -
I was in the Army back in 2012. About halfway through basic training, they booted me for ADHD, so that left me with an RE-3, Code JFW. Only problem is, i already had a waiver for ADHD to get in in the first place, as well as two waivers my ear (Tympanoplasty and something else, i forgot) but anyways, I initially got my waiver for ADHD because I was off the medication for a year and demonstrated good academic performance,and I got the two ear waivers because everything is healed and I can hear fine. What are my chances of getting the RE-3 waived since I have proof that everything is fine, and shouldn’t have been kicked out in the first place because I had the waivers? if it makes a difference, i’m working with a National Guard recruiter. He said my chances are around 50/50, he would bet on it, but I know how recruiters can be and wanna hear an honest opinion from someone else
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Charles,
It is unlikely you will be able to transfer from one service to the other at this point. After your enlistment term, circumstances may have changed. -
Brian The Wayne,
Having a waiver doesn’t mean you can’t still get discharged for the medical condition if it interferes with training. Continue working with your recruiter as you will need both an RE code waiver and a waiver for ADHD.The main issue will be what changes have you made since 2012 to improve yourself, since you need to demonstrate to the Army why they should take another chance with your medical issues when you have already failed once with the same issues.
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I was born with a vsd and had it repaired as a baby ha an ekg done yesterday and the doc said i was normal and all i have is an innocent murmur he told me it was cometley harmless and i could physically do anything i wanted will i need a waiver for both the surgery and the murmur and im tryin to join the marine corps thanks.
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I have been waiting on the navy to allow me to join for 1.5 years now. I got medical disqualification for having meningitis and they have been denying it. Now, they are going to send me for a neurological consult. I was just wondering if it is a good sign that they are going to pay to get a consult.
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Madison,
You will need a waiver for the history of VSD repair. The murmur itself is only DQ if there is something still structurally wrong with your heart. -
Danny,
It’s pretty unusual to be PDQ for history of meningitis, so not much I can tell you. To to your consult and see what happens. -
Navy Doc,
Will having taken a xanex (isolated incident) 1 month ago show up on a drug screen for leaving for boot camp or going to meps for the first time? It was the only time to have ever taken one.
Thanks!