Joining the Army with a medical, legal, or mental issue | FT TEAM SWARTZ 

If you needed a waiver what was it for?

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I needed a Waiver for Past Mental Health Conditions, It got approved ✌️💪🏼 #GoArmy

My vision waiver got denied and the meps doctors said my vision cannot be corrected to 20/20. I was told by my recruiter that if I can get test results that contradict what they say then they'll overturn their decision so I went to two outside doctors to get do get it done. Both eye doctors said my vision can be corrected to 20/20, now I'm currently in the process of resubmitting my paperwork to meps

Im starting to feel like it’s not even worth it anymore. My life is ruined and reaching out for “help” ruined my dream of going to the military. Word to the wise out there, do NOT reach out to the system for “help@-“ and as much as you can, keep your problems to yourself. I’m so serious. I learned this the hard way.

I had a broken left wrist fracture when I was 11 years old from a fall from riding a bike. It was a small one above the joint from my wrist, It took me a year to heal to feel no pain to do push ups during PE class. I wanted to join the Army to become an Airborne Infantryman a Paratrooper. After my injury got better I started to do push ups and pull ups during PE class. Then I joined Army JROTC and I improved my physical fitness at 13 years old. When the recruiters came to my high school and I told them I wanted to be a Paratrooper when I was still 16 years old a year before I was legal to join the Army. Because I was in Army JROTC, JROTC Rifle Team, and cross country runner for my high school. I told them the injury I had when I was 11. They arranged for me to see a doctor and had an x-ray done on my left wrist through no cost to my family. It came back fine and I was good to go from their go to doctor. At MEPS I did pass the X-Ray and lift tests the first time and got to enlist for Delayed Entry Program and got my high school diploma early and went to Basic at Ft. Benning for Infantry and went on to Airborne School and graduated. Never regretted my adventure for 23 years.

That my asthma situation. Thanks for the info, HUGE help battle.

Retired MSG in 2018 after 24 yrs in. I just drove my son to MEPS. He left for Fort Sill today. Browsed videos about Fort Sill. Found you, good job. You tell it like it is. Keep up the good work. Quit saying freaking so much. Thanks for your service.

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I’m looking to join within the next couple weeks. When I’ve asked about meps, the general answer I got was say no to every question they ask because they’ll medically disqualify you over small stuff lol

Here’s some bullshit. I served 11 years as an active duty Marine. I’m currently joining the National Guard. I went to MEPS on Aug 25. During the medical exam, the doctor noticed my bunions on my feet. Told him I’m a prior service Marine and never had any issues ever with them. He didn’t care and said I’ll need a waiver to enlist even with a code of RE-1a and no medical history. Other MEPS doctor said I’ll get the waiver and looked kind of annoyed at the other doc. Whatever. But recruiter is pissed that they DQd me for a condition that has never been an issue and that I’ve already served. But, I should be enlisted by Sept 1.

I started a conversation with a recruiter at my university, really just wanted to talk about how and why people sign up as I wasn't really ready to sign up that day but the recruiter just got right into asking these medical and legal questions mentioned in the video. He started asking questions and filling out paperwork before I even had a chance to tell him why I was interested. He wasn't rude or anything, but he seemed really ready to sign me up, obviously. I was honest about everything, including my legal issues (2 misdemeanor drug charges). He got really dismissive after finding out about these charges, but he did mention the waiver. The charges are over 5 years old, but he texted me later saying it wouldn't happen. The information in this video makes me feel like if he had taken the time to listen to me and asked more personal questions he would have been willing and able to get a waiver and he was just being dismissive. Anyone out there able to comment on this? Thanks

Went to meps they sent me to a private optometrist it was to most janky back alley doctor I've ever been to in Englewood. The machine that tries to check for what glasses would improve your vision was all messed up. Half the lenses were scratched. Also I got 20/20 on the eye test but then they dialated my eyes and gave me another test which they wrote 20/25 even though I only missed one of the smallest letters. I guess meps just wants to save money using doctors like this for consultations.

5:58 this helps a lot appreciate you Arron 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I’ve been dealing with asthma before 13

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I spent the last two years getting a waiver for Raynaud's. I finally got one but then needed another one for different elevations in my blood test. ( because i was prior service ) if i wasn't prior i wouldn't of needed the second waiver, but i cant stress this enough recruiters make a big difference on whether or not you go forward. if one recruiter doesn't work try another. I finally got back in at the age of 26 lol. I leave july 12th for 74d, CBRN. If anyone knows anyone with this mos i want some details please.

My son was told to lie about autism by his recruiter, he said someone from MEPS called him and told him don't ask don't tell. Now he's in a mental hospital off base because military hospital said he was lying and be manipulative, we as parents are very pissed

I wanted to join the Army and possibly try to become a Practical Nursing Specialist but I would need at least four different waivers: One for scars I have from self-mutilation, one for a history of depression and anxiety, one for ADHD, one for Astigmatism and one for having two misdemeanors on my record. Yeah, I am not even going to waste my time trying to get in....

You get a waiver if there’s a recruiter that’s willing to work

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5:05 Sir, I didnt get a Pulmonary function test for my childhood asthma at MEPs. I was sent back home.. I suggest getting tested before and sending the recruiter your hospital info with a letter by the doctor.

Hey Aaron student speaking .what is the requirement of joining the army and how can i join if im coming from another country to join can i still without a degree and with subjects achieved from cxc exams in the caribbean?

I got diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was 15 never went to the hospital or any in patient care I just took 2 bottles of pills and went to therapy for 3 months after that 3 months the doctor told me to get off the medication I also had a inhaler just one and never used it all and never had asthma what are my chances of getting in the army it’s been 5 years since the mental health and 7 years since the inhaler

1) If someone qualifies for a medical waiver for a shoulder/back/ knee injury, what are they exempt from, if enlisted? Is one exempt from*Boot camp/ basic training?*Any/all running/ swimming? 2) If enlisted with a waiver, what roles/jobs can they serve in as a civilian? 3) Which branch would most likely enlist someone with a medical waiver, btwn the Navy, Air Force, and Marines? Thank you, OP

Last Monday 2024/01/05. I went to MEPS as a 27 year old male and I had to put in a waiver. Unfortunately I had a suicide attempt 14 years ago. I’m still waiting on approval. I hope I get in because I worked hard to get here. Great asvab score very physical fit and healthy. Just lived a struggling life I’m trying to overcome.

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How type up a letter addressed to the meps explaining that you cannot get any other documents regarding this your because there is no documentation for any visits before and after the surgery.? I need an exemple to do it. Thanks

If you have a careless driving charge and it's your only misdemeanor can you still join the army?

My son met someone who worked for MEPS with a peanut allergy..

I was shot in september of 2021. had surgery obviously and had stents in my bladder getting them out that later october. will this hold me back at all now trying to enlist?

i need a waiver for shoulder surgery and prk i think? i want to know if its possible to get 2 waivers if both issues are good to go

If only I could find a recruiter willing to work with me man 😭 I want in so bad but had quite a few fuck ups as a juvenile and a few adult charges before cleaning up my life. If only I’d have thought of the future a little more.

QUICK QUESTION MR.BATTELY, IM MISSING A COUPLE TEETH AND A COUPLE NEEDING EXTRACTION... WOULD THAT DISQUALIFY ME AT MEPS?

Can the army see your juvenile record even if it’s expunged and hold it against you ?

7:43 is this still true for 2023 after signing the HIPPA form….?

Will you get disqualified if you have nonactive tuberculosis in joining the army?

Yes tell us about GAD waver?

Hey so my dream has to always be part of the army however I have recently turned diabetic and I am nervous that I will not be able to join. I am only 15 and I want to know if there is anything within the military that I can do.

If you have pre diabetic can they approve your waver ?

Need a medical waiver for runners knee and these people are making more difficult than it needs to. Only thing I need it for and I have resent documents 4 times already and they just bugged out they mind

I had to get a waiver for nearsightedness and astigmatism. If my waiver gets denied imma be so mad cuz my ASVAB score was over 80

Can you ask them if I can join if I had a avm in 2015 . I had surgery to shrink the blood vessel, i had like 2 seizures. Was on kepra but I stopped taking the pills cause they were killing me. I became vegan and feel healthier than ever. I am 28 now and considering joining Army. Is there any chance last time I took asavab I passed with a 49 for navy but what happened was is that I spoke to much about the brain problem from the past and he disqualified me for years. Now I feel like I'm being called to try to enlist in army. SHOULD I TELL THEM ABOUT THE PAST OR KEEP HUSH AND JUST PASS MY TEST. DONT THEY GIVE US WHITE LIES? IDK WHAT TO DO IN MY LIFE I JUST KNOW THAT NORMAL CIVILIAN LIFE IS ALREADY A WAR. I MADE AS WELL JOIN THE MILITARY AND BE PREPARED

What if i had a broken humerus bone but it’s been healed and everything will that stop the process?

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I'm allergic to pennacilin but I've only been administered it once in my life and I'm not aware of the adverse effects it has on me. What should I say?

I have anemia do you think that would need a waiver?

Hey I just got a general under honorable 5 months ago I’m really wanting to get back in oct 22nd will be 6 months

Hey so I plan on joining the marines and about 4 months ago I went to a clinic to do a blood test and the doctor there misdiagnosed me with anxiety and mind you I never had a history of anxiety, panic attacks, or been on medication. Is there a way I can fix this and will this misdiagnoses prevent me from joining the military?

I was wrongfully convicted of a misdemeanor and all charges were dismissed.. Is this going to be a strike against me?

I broke my elbow in 2012 when I was about 13 years old, I’m not 25 and trying to join, I have since then, fully healed Although I heard about the genesis program and signing the HIPAA forms to release medical history. Just a bit nervous and wondering if I should even bother disclosing that kind of information.?

On average how long does it take for a waiver for a dismissed misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana

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Can you join the military if you have myoclonic seizure?

What about history of anorexia in 2020-2022 is there no waiver? My recruiter and I have requested twice and got denied both times with doctors notes saying fill remission

Bee sting? Even though same as he said . Only mom told my husband he had anaphylactic reaction when he was like 5! But never have to carry epipen or never been stung .. been around w bees thou. And no medical records from it

Is it easier to get a medical waiver in the army than the Air Force?

If you have pollen allergy are they going to allow you to keep your medicine but not prescription by the doctor? And is it okay to tell the MEPS that you have pollen allergy?

The bad thing is I have trouble breathing while running but I can do other physical activities :(

I’m allegergic to penicillin and I do get a rash if I was to take it , would that make me permanently disqualified ? That’s literally the only thing I’m allergic to.

I have an RE 3 on my Dd214, I'm set to get a mental health evaluation for my waiver, what does the process look like when it comes to that?

Hey I’ve been waiting for over 2 months for my waiver , to hear anything back is this ok or should I get another branch to try and get me approved or ?

What about shellfish waiver?

I did my asvab retest today, and I didn’t get the score I wanted for the job in the AF how ever I pretty much qualified for another job in the army I got my eyes on, but I was off by like 5 points on the GT part, a army recruiter said I can get it waivered by meps is that possible ?

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Okay I have an skin condition the navy disqualified me for it so am trying to see if army is gonna accept my waiver like I have multi birth marks the navy said because I have to be in sea their dingoes me with neurofibromas type 1

Okay, so I don’t know if anyone is still replying to these comments but….😂 What if I was diagnosed with asthma as a little kid, it got better and then started treatments again cuz we moved into a house that was slowly poisoning us (carbon monoxide) didn’t know this and “asthma” came back full force. Got new inhalers etc at age 16. Im now off my inhalers but my sisters been renewing my prescription every 2 months for her own asthma so it looks like I’m still taking it… I’m 20 now and have entirely controlled asthma and am wondering if it’s a possibility to get my doctor to change the diagnosis somehow or rescind it or something? If I pass a pulmonary function test and have a note from my dr explaining these strange circumstances do you think we can get this all figured out and I can join?

Are there waivers for a treenut allergy??

I dont have alot of options anymore and personally been always interested in the military was in jrrotc during highschool enjoyed it. My real only issues are anxiety and migraines, and the anxiety isn't a constant thing. Not too sure if I can enlist but I've heard and know of someone who had a wilder past than me and he got in somehow after 5 meps visits 😮

How about the military personnel that joined up to avoid jail time?

So I’ve explained to my usmc recruiter that I haven’t smoked in a week coming up on 2 weeks and I’ve been taking detox’s and haven’t smoked since as well but on the off chance that I still test positive, is it possible to get a waiver for marijuana?… I have 2 roommates(I share a room with one of them as well) who smoke a shit ton of weed everyday and it sincerely worry’s me that it might cause me to test positive even with me taking detox’s and not smoking🫤

What about if you have had a medical marijuana card used it before but I'm clean of drugs now does it hold.me back

I completed meps and signed for 13j army yesterday. But I have a history with sleeping pills and anxiety pills but I stop taking them less that a year ago. Will I be ok at reception?

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I wonder if I would disqualify if I have lower back pain(bulging disc) even though I’m still able to lift and do regular activities, and if so, would I even be able to get a waiver for it

I was put on a 72 hour psychiatric hold last year. I don't know if I'll be able to join.

Can I enlist in the army if I have Crohn’s disease?

I was 17 just going on 18 when I went into the Marine Corps I served just under two years and was discharged with an OTH I am currently 31 almost 32 with a wife and two kids and I am the general manager of a family commercial cleaning company and would do anything for the chance to serve my country honorably again!!!!! I don’t know if I could get a waiver to re-enlist even with another branch or if I am completely screwed with no chance????

I want to join the Army at 18 after highschool, 12W, honestly I think the military will give me much needed direction in my life. The thing is I have minor scoliosis, only 4 degrees but ive heard people get DQ because they were honest about it 😞 and im underweight, im 6'0 120 lbs, 30 pounds underweight. Your videos along with a few others have helped me with my decision, thank you for the information. Hopefully when the day comes, I pass MEPS

Trying to join the navy with a sealed juvie felony and a small rose neck tat. Recruiter said she is putting in the waivers. That was a week and a half ago. She said she’ll keep me informed. Guess i have to wait. Thinking it’s pointless to count on it though 😔😔

I’m joining the military soon and if I have IBS will they look at all my medical history then or still no ?

I recently went to a psychiatrist for alcoholism- although I wouldn’t classify myself as an alcoholic, Covid really messed me up mentally and I wanted to avoid myself getting to that point because it runs in my family. I don’t drink a lot - will this disqualify me???? This is the only thing I’m worried about when I go to enlist - help 😩

I have diagnosed anxiety and depression but I haven't been on meds for a few years and I have been at an impatient facility but only a month in total I'm pretty sure, can I still enlist?

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What about for a re3j with Navy.. failed marijuana test

going further into the video on a different comment everything that has been said has happened to me lol

The doctors tried to same im “bi polar” can I still join the army ??

Good morning sir! I was just wondering if it's possible to get an "age" waiver? I have no prior service but I'm looking to join now at age 45. I'm physically in shape and have a clean background. Is this possible for the National Guard?

Does anybody knows if high blood pressure will disqualified you ?

I was rejected for an issue i had in the past, yet I see numerous others go through with mental issues (cutting with the scars on their arms), a chick with multiple felonies, a former cop with a felony (he broke into a house) get in. Mine was because my mom died and I was an orphan, I had to get therapy... I also had an incident in my younger years and I am "a risk"... Makes absolutely zero sense to me but then again Im not white like those people I mentioned.

What about mental health waivers or waivers for scars?

what are the odds of getting approved for a age waiver and moral waiver ? Discharged 2003 after doin 2.5 years im 29 now and I know I made mistakes but I was an RE 3 code JKQ for misconduct my waiver just got sent up the ladder a day or two ago and im sweating bullets

So shellfish allergy a no no?

Can you get more than one waiver?

Finished BCT two days ago. Now in AIT.

I disclosed my medical procedure(minor surgery to my Navy recruiter & chief) & I already had the medical record on hand to back it up. They said they have to submit it first & wait for the meps doctors to review it but it'll take a long time because it's only one doctor dealing with everything & everyone at the same time. So they decided to send me to meps anyway & told me to not say anything about it especially if the doctor doesn't bring it up. I told them I had a scar from the surgery & I was scared the doctor was going to think I'm being dishonest & disqualified me & they looked at the scar & said it was so tiny that it could pass for a chickenpox scar. & if the doctor brings it up I should play dumb or I forgot to mention it since it was a long time ago. Of course, the doctor asked me about it because anyone in the medical field would know what it was especially because of its placement on my body, so I played like it slipped my mind. She went to her computer & started typing & asking me general questions that my recruiter already asked me. At that point, I was shitting myself cause I thought she had pulled up my medical records. She asked if I'd seen a therapist/counselor before & I answered yes because it was recommended by my doctor after my surgery & I thought she could see it so saying no would just make me look more dishonest. At the end, she told me I needed to get the operative/pathology report from my surgery & a letter from my therapist stating why I went to therapy, how long I've been in therapy & any psychological diagnosis. My therapist diagnosed me with major depressive disorder/generalized anxiety disorder & my recruiter is saying it's not good at all. Anything with depression or anxiety. So I'm just looking up videos to see if there's anything to help me.

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