I am NOT a doctor y’all. If you’re wondering what will or won’t get approved, I can’t tell you. You’ll have to submit your medical records and see what our doctors say. It will be irresponsible for me to tell you otherwise. 🤙🏽
If you only have a list of medications, you’ll need to go get records explaining each one of the medications. This can be time consuming, but you’ll need them in order to satisfy MEPS
Most likely you’d be disqualified until you provide further details on why you have one. You’ll probably need to grab the records regarding why the card was given.
TRUE STORY (or No Shitter, Shipmate): During the physical at MEPS I was found to have heart arrythmia and tachycardia, and got rejected for medical reasons. I requested a waiver from the Bureau of Naval Medicine, and waited around for two years for a yes-or-no response. No answer - hurry up and wait. Finally, I got sick of waiting, and wanted action. A family friend suggested contacting our local Congressional Representative; they have "Constituent Services" staff whose speciality is to kick asses in the Federal bureaucracy. A month after my Constituent Services inquiry, I was miraculously approved to enlist in the Navy despite my heart condition. That was 34 years ago; I served in the Navy five years and I'm still not dead.
man i was so excited to join. was mentally and physically in the best shape of my life. i got a good score on my asvab and qualified for well over 7-10 good jobs. i just recently watched your video on the new meps standards and i won’t lie it broke my heart a little. i had problems with anxiety and depression about 2 years ago and ADD when i was a kid. hearing that there’s basically no chance with having both of these conditions previously is pretty soul crushing. i learned a lot of thing from your videos although i won’t really get a chance to use them now. still you’re great at making videos nonetheless
They seen I had panic attack back in 2019 I was hit in an accident though army told me nope the navy said there going to help but idk. I’m not on any meds or anything since 2019 I’m going to take this video advice an schedule to see a doctor to show them i don’t suffer from anxiety. It was just a phase that hit me after my accident odly
@@yycasino found another recruiter he pulled my profile was never disqualified by meps they only asked for more information . So my new recruiter told me the other recruiter just didn’t want to do the paperwork to get me in. All I needed was a letter from mental health getting cleared for anxiety, a letter from my primary doctor getting cleared & a list of meds picked up in the past 3-4 years. Don’t give up if you really want to join . Everyone has a little anxiety in life.
@@yycasino an to be more specific on the army situation last month I was scheduled to go to meps so he asked me come in to sign some docs after like a hour later they re pulled my medical or sent something up to meps idk but told me on the phone he couldn’t help me because of er visit for panic attack . I asked him if i could get a letter he told me no my best bet was to go to the navy. So I called another army recruiter an he gave me the information on how to get cleared by meps. Goodluck to you.
Got denied by the surgeon general. One of the most heartbreaking feelings. Really appreciate all your videos though as I learned a lot from them. Best of luck to future airman!
I’ve had to tell applicants before, they were denied by the surgeon general. Worst part of the job in my opinion. I know exactly how you felt. Don’t know if you care to hear this, but usajobs.gov has a lot of jobs the directly support the military. Maybe you might find satisfaction in one of those. Good luck. 💪🏽
I’m really sorry man. I’m going through the process right now, and this is my biggest fear in life right now. I’m terrified of not being accepted. If you want to talk about it then like this comment so I can see it in my feed. I’m here for you my friend. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
@@Technicallyaddictedgoing through the same thing. Had AdHd meds for a few months on my last year of high school. Gave them a work letter, pharmacy records, and now we need to wait on meps to see if they'll let me go, but recruiter is saying I'll probably be sent to a counseling doctor before going to meps. I started everything in November 5... It's about to be February. Most frustrating months of my life.
@@yycasino you'll be okay. I just got back from meps a few days ago. Just don't say anything dumb listen to what your recruiter says and I'm 100% sure you'll pass. I'm about to ship off to fort Jackson in 13 days. They didn't make a big deal about it. Add/ADHD is passable now I don't think they'll care as long as you've been off the medication for 2 years or more.
Been watching this video for the last 3 months lol. I had to get a surgeon general waiver for lower back pain (buldging disc). Thank God they approved it and I’m shipping in 2 months to San Antonio💪🏾💪🏾. To anyone who is in this situation keep your head up and don’t give up. Thx for all the videos and guidance Jody💪🏾
Ayeee. That’s great to hear. I’m glad I could help and I’m happy to see everything worked out. Thanks for the update, and good luck with the rest of the process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I've got anxiety myself but desperately want to join. I genuinely believe the air force could help with my anxiety being that a lot of that anxiety stems from my situation at home, and getting out and being my own person would help immensely. Can't wait to get going.
@@samasamaniego28 This will be a long comment but you or anyone that reads this will find my information helpful. If you want a full, comprehensive list of all the medical conditions that the DOD (Department of Defense) doesn't allow in the military, look up, "DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03, VOLUME 2 MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR MILITARY SERVICE: RETENTION" and use control + f to type and see if your specific condition is in the manual. Also, look to see if you have any medical conditions that are disqualifying by looking up "DD Form 2807-2". This is LITERALLY what my Air Force recruiter had me go through and read. So I've done a LOT of research on the Air Force enlistment process in the past 9 months since my original comment (Multiple Air Force RU-vidrs, Reddit, Google, Air Force Website, Quora). I actually went through MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) recently as well. The main reason why almost all branches of the military are struggling with recruiting enough people is because of MHS Genesis. This is a new medical tracking system that was initiated in March of 2022. Previously an applicant could lie about being on ADHD and possibly being on meds. However with this new system in place, I've read from RU-vid comments and from Reddit that MHS Genesis is able to know about the diagnosis as well as the meds prescribed as well as know just about everything that would disqualify an applicant. However, whenever I went through MEPS a few weeks ago and talked to the doctor, I thought they were going to find out all of the stuff that I didn't tell my recruiter about. 1. Diagnosed prediabetic a few years ago. (was never full diabetic so I let it slide). 2. High blood pressure a few years ago. (Although I don't think it was considered a chronic condition). 3. On su*c*de watch while I was in jail. (They already know about my mental health problems anyway.) 4. TECHNICALLY was on an Individualized Education program in school (but didn't use it in high school.) MHS Genesis didn't SEEM to pick up on any of that stuff. Whenever I talked to the MEPS doctor, the only thing he saw on his screen that I didn't tell my recruiter about was mental health issues in 2017 but I had already told my recruiter about my mental health issues in general so it wasn't a big deal. They should have run MHS Genesis on me already but if they haven't, they will after my sleep disorder waiver gets looked at. I will try to update this if MHS Genesis does run my identity later. With that being said, the Air Force has a recruiting channel here on RU-vid. In 2021, they posted an 8 part/chapter series about BMT/boot camp (Basic Military Training) where they follow several airmen through the training. One of the airmen was disqualified during BMT and he said it's because the Air Force found something out about his past mental health issues. He was dropped and sent home. So I looked on Reddit about this. Apparently MHS Genesis is run AGAIN while you are at BMT to make sure you are legit. ------ All this to say... Figure out 100% FOR SURE that you have an OFFICIAL disqualifying condition by a QUALIFIED APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL and you do that by looking at least two sources like the ones I mentioned above; 3 sources if possible. Otherwise, lie about it. Best of luck to you. Please, anyone feel free to ask me questions. I might be able to answer them. 5/19/2024
@@samasamaniego28 This will be a long comment but you or anyone that reads this will find my information helpful. If you want a full, comprehensive list of all the medical conditions that the DOD (Department of Defense) doesn't allow in the military, look up, "DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03, VOLUME 2 MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR MILITARY SERVICE: RETENTION" and use control + f to type and see if your specific condition is in the manual. Also, look to see if you have any medical conditions that are disqualifying by looking up "DD Form 2807-2". This is LITERALLY what my Air Force recruiter had me go through and read. So I've done a LOT of research on the Air Force enlistment process in the past 9 months since my original comment (Multiple Air Force RU-vidrs, Reddit, Google, Air Force Website, Quora). I actually went through MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) recently as well. The main reason why almost all branches of the military are struggling with recruiting enough people is because of MHS Genesis. This is a new medical tracking system that was initiated in March of 2022. Previously an applicant could lie about being on ADHD and possibly being on meds. However with this new system in place, I've read from RU-vid comments and from Reddit that MHS Genesis is able to know about the diagnosis as well as the meds prescribed as well as know just about everything that would disqualify an applicant. However, whenever I went through MEPS a few weeks ago and talked to the doctor, I thought they were going to find out all of the stuff that I didn't tell my recruiter about. 1. Diagnosed prediabetic a few years ago. (was never full diabetic so I let it slide). 2. High blood pressure a few years ago. (Although I don't think it was considered a chronic condition). 3. On observational watch one time. (They already know most of the mental stuff anyway). 4. TECHNICALLY was on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in school (but didn't use it in high school.) 5. Sought treatment for my peroneal tendonitis (without insurance). MHS Genesis didn't SEEM to pick up on any of that stuff. Whenever I talked to the MEPS doctor, the only thing he saw on his screen that I didn't tell my recruiter about was mental health stuff in 2017 but I had already told my recruiter about my mental health stuff in general so it wasn't a big deal. They should have run MHS Genesis on me already but if they haven't, they will after my sleep disorder waiver gets looked at. I will try to update this if MHS Genesis does run my identity later. With that being said, the Air Force has a recruiting channel here on RU-vid. In 2021, they posted an 8 part/chapter series about BMT/boot camp (Basic Military Training) where they follow several airmen through the training. One of the airmen was disqualified during BMT and he said it's because the Air Force found something out about his past mental health stuff. He was dropped and sent home. I looked on Reddit about this. Apparently MHS Genesis is run AGAIN while you are at BMT to make sure you are legit. All this to say... Figure out 100% FOR SURE that you have an OFFICIAL disqualifying condition by a QUALIFIED APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL and you do that by looking at least two sources like the ones I mentioned above; 3 sources if possible. Otherwise, lie about it. Best of luck to you. Please, anyone feel free to ask me questions. I might be able to answer them. 5/21/2024
It all depends on the records. Realistically, you have to gather all the records from start to finish. Once you have them all, get with a recruiter so they can submit them. Then you’ll to have wait and hope our doctors clear you. I hope this helps.
Hey man, just came across your content for the first time. Just found out from a recruiter that a history of anxiety/medication is disqualifying for 36 months, whereas I was told last year it was only 18-24. It was heavy news, but just hoping that my history will not prevent me from ever joining in the future. Thanks for sharing!
18-24 months should be good. You just gotta find a recruiter who’s willing to work with you. Because anxiety is a pretty big disqualifier, most recruiters don’t want to waste applicants time. These things can take 3-6 months to be cleared and if they get denied it’s a big blow to everyone. So you gotta find someone who’s patient and willing to work it. I hope that helps.
Hey there, just coming back to this video as it’s been on my mind. I ended up giving up on my pursuit of the Air Force as my total treatment came out to more than 12 months and I believe that doesn’t allow me to apply for a waiver
@@matthewesposito6973 I could be wrong, but I believe the rule is if you've been off medication for 36 months and treatment was less than 12 months you can be approved without a waiver, but if its been less than 36 months or more than 12 then you just need to apply for a wavier so it may still be worth pursuing.
Hi! We love your videos, thank you very much for them. I am a mom of current applicant, during MEPS they found that my son has high blood pressure. He was send to be diagnosed by his PD and yes, he has it. The doctor at MEPS, told my son that having that condition will not stop him for being approved. Also was requested for to bring the last 3 years of pharmacy records. Let’s see what happens now.
Thank you for all your videos. They really helped my son with MEPS! A few situations my son had that we were not aware could even happen at MEPS I wanted to share. One was that he took the ASVAB for the second time at MEPS the night before. He wanted to get a higher score than he had previously gotten. He scored 20+ points higher than he originally did and he was ecstatic!! BUT when he got to MEPS the next day they had him take a verification test which was basically the ASVAB test again and it took him 4 hours. So that means he missed MEPS. He did however get to go back to MEPS the next week and got through and passed everything with flying colors EXCEPT when he got to the end….. looking through his medical records they saw where my son had a 10 minute procedure over a year ago to have his esophagus stretched. This is actually not an uncommon thing to have done. We had his doctor write 3 different letters clearing him for any and all activities also stating that he never needs to be seen again and will never need this surgery again. We did all this through the guidance and advice of my sons recruiter. BUT the MEPS doctor has sent this off for a medical waiver. We don’t understand why. We don’t know how long this will take either. Would it be beneficial to have my son’s high school coaches/band directors say how active he has been through his 4 years of Highschool? My son just won MVP (Most Valuable Performer) for his Marching Band. He actually helped choreograph one of their shows and taught 200 other kids the dance moves. Do you think this would help with the waiver? My son is in high school, graduating this year, and was hoping to be able to join the other kids in his high school that were enlisting in the military for a special state recognition ceremony. We are hoping the waiver gets done sooner rather than later. That is beside the point, though. I guess my point is be prepared for anything at MEPS! Thanks again for all your advice and videos!
At this point since the waiver is already being routed, the only thing you can do is wait. It can take anywhere from a couple of days to a month before you hear anything back. If the waiver gets denied, you can get additional letters, but the doctors will want to see medical proof that condition is no longer a condition. Hopefully you all have already gathered that proof and this is an easy slam dunk, but if it isn’t you may have to get additional documents later. I hope this helps. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for the info. Yes we already had several letters from the doctor that performed the procedure written to say this was not an on going medical issue and that our son would not have to be seen again for this. Thanks so much!
Hi Diana, first of all, congratulations to your son on getting his waiver approved! I wanted to address your question though. I sympathize with the frustration the approval process can cause. MEPS personnel must make a qualification decision based on regulations and some conditions are disqualifying- even if they occurred in the past and have been corrected. I'm guessing that was the case. They cannot be waived or exempted at MEPS; only the service can do that through the waiver process. The best approach in that case is to make sure all documentation is made available from the appropriate medical specialists confirming that the condition is resolved or controlled, as the case may be, and that there are no restrictions, limitations, or need for frequent surveillance.
Speaking for daughter-You may not be familiar with Florida Baker Act, but basically it gives the ability to send someone, whether willing or unwilling, for evaluation for risk of self harm. My teen, at age 16, in the 11th grade, was 'committed' using this Act, by the school system one afternoon during an apparent crying episode. She was in the hospital over night, and the "Baker Act" was rescinded. Under pressure, I agreed to start her on antidepressants and was advised to start ADHD meds, as she had been diagnosed at age 12. All total, she took ADHD meds for 5 months and antidepressants for 9 months., and biweekly-monthly therapy for 5 months. During that time she had already had 2 years of JROTC and continued right back to school norm without a hitch. She is now on her 4th year JROTC, and has 2 JROTC classes as a senior Cadet, and will be graduating high school at age 17, 2023. She has lived with this in her mind that she will be in the military, but the recruiter stopped short of saying 'never', but recommended wait 3 years after being off the meds. If the Baker Act was rescinded, will this still be a "No"? She is so tenacious and refuses to give up on her goal.
I am currently waiting for my waiver for Hyperthyroid hopefully it goes through been feeling nervous about it. Thank you for creating these videos they are super helpful!
Hey i just got my waiver for hyperthyroidism and swore into the DEP last week it will take sometime, yours might not take as long as mine (almost 3 years) casue i started then covid hit, but be patient.
Hey Jody! Your video have been very informative sir! I appreciate it! Please advise what would you recommend for someone joining the Air Force at the age of 30 or older . The pros and cons if it’s too late. Thanks again for the great video content Nate
I love watching your videos! I learn so much. My son is waiting to hear from his recruiter. Hopefully he will know something soon. He has turned in all of his information so maybe he will get to go to MEPS soon. Thanks for all of your help and information.
Thanks for watching. Hopefully he will get the chance to go to MEPS soon, but just be aware the COVID cases are picking back up rapidly, so be prepared for slower timelines. Not saying it will happen but it can. Good luck you two. 💪🏽
@@Jodywithawhy Hey Jody I went to MEPS on August 24, and while there I started having sharp pains in my right ear. I suspected that it may be a possible ear infection. I left the hotel and went back home the next day and went to the immediate care and they diagnosed me with acute otitis media ( which is basically an ear infection). I have never had any pre existing conditions besides when I had ear infections when I was a toddler. After that I have never had ear infections since then until this one now. I have been giving medication to take for 10 days to clear it up. Do you think when I go back to MEPS, do I have to tell them I had a recent ear infection?
Just seeing this video and now I’m a bit concerned because I have Astigmatism in both eyes. I’m 35 with a family of 3 boys looking to join AF Reserves for IT. I’m in my research stage and I’ve finally decided on the jobs I want, now I have to worry about medical waivers and moral waivers. Sigh! I had a few traffic violations well over 6 years ago and my first one when I was 23 but all that has been paid and cleared up. I’m trying to do and learn about everything I can before I talk to a recruiter. This whole getting prepared process is STRESSFUL!
Thank you very much SGT Jody! I tried to get in at 18 but that didn’t work out because of my ADHD pills and I’ve been off of them for about 2 years now so I’m really hoping to get a wavier from my doctors and be able to pass this obstacle when I officially meet up with my recruiter so I’m really hoping to get on again
Probably has something to do with literally ever aspect of society poisoning you, poison in the air, poison in the water, poison in the food, poison on the tv, poison on the smartphones literally everything is designed to fuck you over
Interesting! I had asthma as a kid, but it disappeared in my teens like it does for a lot of people. However, they still got me inhalers "just in case." I may be screwed. Sounds like the best thing to do is get a doc to do the breathing test and write a statement of support.
SAME BRO SAME i got the inhalers when i was 15 for no reason since i havent had attack since 7 years old and tbh they didnt even test if i have asthma they just assume i have it and give it to me im so scared i wont be able to join
@@opoagofloof6274yep, my situation is similar to your guys. My mom kept refilling my inhalers just as a precaution and now that may end up fucking me over. The only good thing is that I haven’t refilled it in almost 5 years and haven’t had a diagnoses in 4 years so I’m hoping that will help me out
Same exact case as me. Was diagnosed after one episode, had one a year later, then never again. I kept asking for a prescription “just in case” but never used it, and I’m afraid they won’t believe me if I tell them that I never used it and just kept refilling just for the fear which I also no longer have.
Dang this is pretty depressing. Think about all the people with undiagnosed untreated mental problems who join the military and that’s fine, but oh no if you have sought help and can manage your symptoms with medication then it’s a problem. Yet they still claim to have a recruitment shortage. Make it make sense.
Seeing this video gets me scared 😭😭 my dream branch is the Air force but i told my recruiter about my heart murmur and she said i can get waiver for that, and she asked me if I'm under medications for it i said no. She said as long I'm not under any medication I'm good to join. I just pray and hope i make it through and seeing this I'm scared i may get denied.
Hey Jody, thank you so much for the information you've provided. Ive always been interested in joining the military, but went through a short rough patch when I was 16. Was diagnosed with anxiety/depression, given an antidepressant, had suicidal ideation, and my very caring/loving parents put me in an inpatient hospital pyche ward for a week. Got out, stopped taking the antidepressant (which I believed made everything worse, the black label is there for a reason) and haven't had any sort of anxiety or depression for the last 10 years. Graduated college with a 3.79 in a STEM field, started doing HVAC work. I always just thought my chances of joining were ruined. Would I be a no-go for a recruiter, even after a decade of being happy with life? I just want to do HVAC with officer pay and benefits
Because of the distance in between your history, you might have a chance. However, if you were to start this process, don’t start it thinking this will be a sure thing. Anytime there’s suicide ideation, it really lessens the chances of joining. That being said, you might still have a shot. Get all of your medical records, psych records and pharmacy records. Also, try and get a recent assessment of your overall mental health, and also try and get a letter stating your improvement over the years. This will help, but it’s no guarantee. As far as being HVAC and an officer, they don’t actually do the hands on work. They’re more of leadership and make sure the work is getting done. So you wouldn’t be getting that hands on HVAC experience if you went in as an officer. I hope this helps. Good luck on your process.
Hi Jody, thank you so very much for all of your hard work and dedication with your videos. They are so informative and they have helped me tremendously the past few months. I am an AF spouse working towards joining, but after talking with my recruiter, was told I have to wait the 36 month period after getting off of depression/anxiety medication this spring. It was situational, and I was taking the medicine less than a year. I'm extremely bummed to have to wait that long since I'm already 32, but I completely understand the reasoning. I am so ready and determined to join, and I am gathering every piece of medical & pharmacy records I can get ahold of to give myself the best chance. My biggest question is - How often do the medical requirements get updated in the AFI for recruits? With anxiety and depression becoming more of a conversation and common diagnosis, do you think that will change anything? Thanks again!
They actually have relaxed on the depression and anxiety history back in 2018. They used to be almost impossible to overcome, now things are a bit more forgiving. It’s still hard but not as hard as it used to be. As far as getting any easier in the future, I don’t know if it will happen anytime soon. Always possible, but I haven’t heard anything that we should be expecting. I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy That is great to know, thank you so much for your response and insight. I am keeping my sights set and very hopeful! Greatly appreciated!
Okay so I have a 3.8 gpa college, I had test anxiety but that was back in 2013-2014. I dont know when i was diagnosed and i cant remember if i took medications. I just needed a doctors note, so i had extra time on test and a less distracting environment. Fast forward sign back up for college still got some nerves on college test but they did not bug me as much as and i did not need extra time anymore. I didnt see a doctor to confirm or deny if my anxiety still existed. I did do in person classes and online, but honestly i liked taking online classes because i could do my work as soon as it was assigned and didnt have to deal with annoying people, that could not take situations seriously. So not anxiety just patience. Also because I am paying over $1,000 per class, definitely wanted to make good grades. Get my money worth and for the benefits it provided of graduating with honors. Put me in a situation where I have to do CPR or provide medical aid, i am chill as a cucumber. Do i really need to report it, kinda annoying if i have to.
I’ve actually had that get approved before. One time, but that was after 5 years of no meds and no counseling appointments. Even still, they were disqualified from several jobs because of their psych history, but still qualified to join. It’s possible, just gotta have a lot of time in between your last treatment. I hope this helps. 💪🏽
@@Jodywithawhy what would happen if you were diagnosed with bipolar and prescribed medication but then shortly after undiagnosed with it, would you still need a waiver? and would adhd disqualify you from applying to pararescue? (assuming ive been off meds for a couple years now) thanks in advance
Oh lord it’s gonna be a long process for me with depression and anxiety. I’d have to go to a psych to get evaluated and all that stuff and a note from my boss abt work performance 😭😵💀 get a record of my medical history and all that, thats gonna take a bit 😔
Hi! Great video. I’ve decided to join the Air Force but I have a question about my asthma. So, I got diagnosed when I was 5, I never really get asthma attacks unless I’m smoking. Exercising is not a problem at all as I’ve noticed that helps my lungs a lot but I still carry an inhaler because of emergencies. What do you think my chance is? Thanks for your help.
As long as you’re carrying an inhaler, that’ll get you DQ’d. I’d recommend you do the pulmonary function test and see how your lungs perform. Based off of that test, that should determine your next steps.
Thanks for this content, it has been helpful. I just have a few questions: Is there a list of what is considered permanently disqualifying factors? Like a torn ACL injury? And, what supporting documents would be needed to show that an injury like this is not a hinderance to the military?
Thanks for watching. It really just depends on the history of the condition. I’ve put in torn ACL’s and rotator cuffs before. But they had full functionality, range and no pain. So if you have all three of those, and time between the surgeries and physical therapy (usually like 1-3 years), the doctors are pretty understanding. Still case by case, but these are common for approval.
My son took anxiety meds for less than 2 months when he was 16 (a year ago). He was having some physical symptoms daily so we tried a few things to make that stop. The Prozac was the last resort. He was never "diagnosed" with anxiety, but prescribed anxiety meds. He went to MEPS, they couldn't see his eardrums- so that's been taken care of now- and they wouldn't approve due to the Prozac for a few weeks. We have provided to AF SG his last 5 years of medical records and pharmacy records. We also had the standard assessment for anxiety done at his pediatrician's office (who is who prescribed the anxiety meds) and the assessment showed he does not suffer from anxiety. We sent that note in with everything else. He will be heartbroken if he doesn't get the waiver. What do you think his chances are? And, how long will it really take for the SG to make the determination? He still has the meds that he didn't take, should we take a picture of those and send in as well? Thanks!
Hey man, great video! Any advice on how to get approved for an eczema waiver? Do you have to wait a certain amount of time without medication or are there any cases that you’ve seen get approved? Would appreciate a response as I got denied a waiver for this and looking on how to overturn this. Appreciate your content!
That was very helpful. I have joined before about 6 years ago into spec ops I entered already sick with a fever and no voice and continued training that way and did a lot of KP during basic and in about 6 weeks in on week 5 I ended up delirious and was suggested to BAS due to becoming sort of out of it sometimes even with my PT scores way above graduate standards. BAS asked if I had depression when I said I add and was treated for depression when I was 10 for moving to another school district but it turned out I didn’t need it. I told them that I wasn’t feeling optimal to continue my training as my job for battle field airman and would like to separate (I had already tried avenues to attain a different job but it wasn’t possible). They actually let me separate but it turned out I didn’t disclose the depression as a child as I didn’t remember that if I didn’t put that down. So I got medical fraud and then I was told that I was being coded that I can return in 6 months as a any other job other than battle field airman. What do you think about me rejoining after 6 years. I think I was delirious from fever and doing a lot of KP that ended up with me looking like I was depressed. I haven’t been prescribed any depression medication since I separated in fact I’m married now and I met this girl 5 months after I separated when I was coming up on my time to re enlist and I ended up passing up the time to and now I’m feeling regret due to I made a pact with myself to serve my country
I think you have a shot. You’d wanna get your DD-214 and all of your medical records regarding the depression. I’d also recommend you speak with your current doctor and have them give you a good bill of health. Grab your pharmacy records from the last 3 years as well. You want as much as possible to help your chances. Then you gotta find a recruiter who will work with you. But I think you have a chance.
@@Jodywithawhy thank you!!! I thought I’d fine with settling and all as I have nice little family but I feel as though I’m still living with a regret that I didn’t honor my commitment to serve at least my first contract to my country and now I feel I have maturity to offer as money isn’t the soul reason of joining the USAF. I still have a long life ahead of me as my health is still great physically and mentally. Let’s give thanks to the RU-vid algorithm for popping up on my feed this year. I’ll take it as a sign.
Hello. Thank you for this video! My son just went to MEPS for the physical and passed that but needs a SG waiver for deviated septum. How long is the process and do you feel that his chances are good for approval?
These things can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to get cleared. So you all will have to be patient. As far as getting cleared, it’s all up to the doctors. I’ve never dealt with a deviated septum, so I don’t know the likelihood if it will get accepted. Once you guys hear anything back, keep us updated. Good luck. 🤞🏽
MSgt Reed, you are a great source of information and your videos are outstanding! I'm slowly watching any relevant videos you have to my circumstances and more. I'm PS AF & ANG and trying to get into the AFR. I got in contact with the closest AFR recruiter and he mentioned i need to get a letter essentially showing I'm no longer dx with depression or anything related. Can't get ahold of him now but was wondering if there is a preferred type of provider i should try to get assessed by? And is this even necessary if MEPS will probably schedule a consult anyway if i get that far? This all came from my AD time, and i haven’t had any rx in the last 6 years. I know It'll be a tough go because i did have a hospitalization but I'm all in on trying. I'm working on my diet/exercise now and 100% motivated and full backing of wife. This isn’t the only thing I'll be needing waivers for either, unfortunately. I want to stay Blue if at all possible but understand it may not happen and I might need to visit the Army's office as well. Not to knock them, though. I've deployed with them and think I'd enjoy their environment but of course i want to completely exhaust my chance with the AFR first if it comes to that.
Do they have a medical waiver for a speech impediment? I went through MEPS not too long ago, and they caught that and told me I’d have to wait till further news. I have a lisp, love your videos btw!
I’ve put in a couple of people with a speech impediment (lisp). I’ve never had any delays, that’s weird they’re delaying you. Just stay patient, everything should work out. But to be honest I’ve never dealt with the delay. You might wanna ask your recruiter what’s the hold up and if there’s anything you can do to expedite the process. Good luck. 💪🏽💪🏽
i had a suicide attempt 5-6 years ago, The military is my dream job i was sent to the hospital but I did not have any cuts or bruises pretty healthy, volunteered myself to see a psychatrist to get help now I feel good and feel very healthy and there is nothing wrong with me anymore, I didn't get any medications prescribed with any mental health disorder since I wasn't diagnosed with any mental health disorder. I still am hoping to get in but I am very hesitant now since I have been rejected by 3 branches already. I've been trying to join for Idk how much times already. is there any advice you could potentially give me? P.S. I will still keep trying until I get in...
After reading about the various medical waivers. Specifically hearing, I had an ear tube surgery and repair when I was very young and one of the ranges is borderline 4,000-6000 (45db) on my left ear only, the right is perfect and normal. Where can I find the ranges and waiver requirements?
With mhs genesis going around and dod unrealistic health requirements to get in the military is destroying the military recruiting and military recruiting struggling nationwide. Two things need to happen genesis goes or dod softens there requirements to realistic expectations.
Thanks for the info! During the pandemic I turned into a little turd and gave a hard time to my parents. I was just rebellious and missing classes. It was hard to concentrate on the online classes that we had to do during the pandemic. My parents took me to a doctor and of course I was diagnosed with ADHD and Depression and Anxiety. I was given all this medication that was not helping at all. I did the treatment for a full 12 months until my mom was like maybe a new school can help. Well, my last 8 months of my senior yr a finished them at a different HS and different state. I’ve been off meds for exactly 12 months went back to the dr and she told me that I have no ADHD or depression. She did a brain wave test and came back normal. I was diagnosed at 16 and by 17 I was fine again. Recruiter told me to wait 15 months but I’m afraid the diagnosis of depression and anxiety are going to be hard to get them wave.
Hi Jody, I don’t know if you remember me but I commented on one of your previous videos about weight requirements a while back. I’m super happy to finally have lost over 50 pounds and I’m actually going to meet with a recruiter next week. However I have another problem that I forgot about. I had a brain tumor back in 2014, which was not cancerous. I have no sign of it coming back according to my surgeon who has also cleared me entirely and said that I am able to join the Air Force without any problems on his behalf. I have not taken any medication for this brain tumor since the surgery which was 7+ years ago. I was wondering what you think the chances are of me being waived of this. Thank you!
First off congratulations on the weight loss. That’s amazing. 🙌🏽🙌🏽. Secondly, they might want a current assessment of your brain tumor with notes from your doctor saying you’re 100% fine, with no chance of future issues. I’d recommend you get that now, and then go see a recruiter. I hope that helps and good luck. 🤙🏽
@@Jodywithawhy okay great thank you for the fast response and I appreciate the congrats!! And I will for sure get the notes of my assessment ASAP. I appreciate you helping me throughout this journey💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
okay so question… i made a HUGE mistake i got the job i wanted (68E) and was almost done..well basically finished with AIT and panicked about going to Alaska cause people were telling me bad things about it and then i had my mom in my ear telling me she was losing weight without me being home, so i separated with adjustment disorder and have an Re-3 code is there any chance for me to go back in im so upset with myself for doing this and not putting myself first and overthinking it.
E P they can do a waiver, but anytime you’re dealing with the heart, it becomes difficult. They’re gonna want a lot of medical history from you. And even with that, they may still disqualify you. I would recommend you try, but don’t get upset if you’re not accepted. My tip is to get a heart assessment now. If they say you’re clear for 100% activities, that’s gonna help a lot. If there’s any small sign that this condition may continue to happen for the rest of your life, most likely you’ll be disqualified. Good luck. 💪🏽
@@pfcjudd3161 - Cardiac waivers are possible. MEPS medical examination found disqualifying tachycardia and arrythmia when I was 18, but I petitioned the Bureau of Naval Medicine for a waiver. It took two years and a Congressional inquiry to get approved, but it was approved and I was able to enlist.
Can you talk more about depression? Does the Air Force distinguish between mild-moderate and major depression? If mild or moderate, is it easier to get a waiver? Does it matter if last counseling was over 7 years ago?
Yes. It matters the severity of depression and the distance between counseling and treatment. If it’s been 7 years and mild, most likely the doctors will approve. But they really wanna see what was going on, and how the doctors ended treatment. If it was recommended you should stop because they see no reason for treatment, usually those get approved. But if the doctor was recommending you continue treatment, but you stopped on your own, those kind of situations get tricky. So in summary, it really just depends on how your records read.
@@Jodywithawhy Thanks for the information! It is much appreciated. Just a couple of follow up questions. I understand one concern for the military regarding depression is that an individual may not be able to handle deployments, especially combat deployments. Does it play into the evaluation if the individual is prior service, has combat deployments in the past, and was successful in their career including outstanding performance evaluations? Also, in the civilian world (post service and post treatment) the individual continued to have outstanding performance including performance awards and performance bonuses? Finally, suppose the medical professional who provided treatment is now retired and cannot be found?
The deployments won’t have much effect on getting approved, but the sustained performance in your civilian job and recommendations from your supervisors will help a lot. If the doctor is retired, you might wanna get evaluated by another doctor and have them give their professional recommendation on your condition. Basically assess and evaluate you, then write something stating you’re good to go.
Hey 👋🏼 Love your video! Very informative. Right now, I’m trying to join the US Army, but I tried joining the Marine Corps around early this year in March and got disqualified due to a heart murmur. I went to a consult at MEPS and the cardiologist told me that my aortic root was dilated due to either high blood pressure/lifting heavy weights. My blood pressure is still high but I went to my own cardiologist and he said that everything is fine, except for the blood pressure being high. But my aortic root is big not dilated because my body grew. So he wrote a letter and sent it to my recruiter. Now my recruiter said that it might not get approve because of something from the letter. I don’t know yet because I have to meet up with him this Wednesday. Would you think I can get a medical waiver in the Air Force or any branch?
I would say if the doctor said there’s no murmur, you might have a chance. But if he’s still saying there’s high blood pressure, that’s gonna be the problem. You’d first have to get that blood pressure under control. This is just my opinion from what I’ve experienced. Also, if your recruiter said he saw something in your records, that might mean there’s something else besides what you’re worried about, that caught his attention. Again, this is just my opinion, but anytime I said something like that, it’s because I saw something unrelated to what we were initially concerned for. If they do determine you’re disqualified, I’d recommend you go correct whatever the condition they disqualified you for, and try again. Sometimes this isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it’s still possible. Good luck man. 💪🏽
Thank you so much for the info sir! I’m trying to get my blood pressure under control right now and eating more healthier. I’m just so anxious to what my recruiter is going to say next week.
I hear you man. Don’t stress too much tho, that’s not gonna help the blood pressure. Also remember if you have to go on medication for your blood pressure, that’ll most likely get you disqualified. Im not a doctor by any means, but if you can lower your blood pressure from exercise and diet, that’ll better your chances. Good luck again.
@@Rh1N0410 No, I’m not in yet. I’ve started talking to an Air Force recruiter and gave him my medical records. Currently, I’m taking the Picat but just waiting to hear back about my waiver approval.
Hey Jody, is there a waiver for mild seasonal allergies? I don't think it would hinder my ability because it is that minor but it is in my records that I have taken allergy medicine.
Hi, thank you for your videos they are super helpful. I was wondering if there was anything I can do proactively before going to MEPS so I don’t get disqualified for the vision. I wear glasses and have a slight astigmatism. I’ve discussed it with my eye doctor and she said my eyes are healthy and there are no other problems that aren’t corrected with glasses. Thank you for any help and advice.
If your vision is corrected to 20/20 with your glasses, most likely you’ll be fine. If there is an astigmatism, they’ll want to be aware of it, and it may require extra documents, but there’s nothing you can really do prior to going except gather all of your ophthalmologist records, and any other records regarding your eyes. That way when you go see a recruiter, and they ask you to get records, you can be like “well actually I already have them”. They’ll love you for it. Good luck. 💪🏽
Thank you so much! I actually get my eyes checked again in January so I’ll be sure to gather all the documents I can. If you don’t mind me asking one more question, this one is about the recruiter assigned to my area. I’ve been trying to contact him for the past 2 weeks and I haven’t gotten any response. I’m 17 and graduate in June. I spoke to him on the phone about 2 months ago and at the time I was just at the weight requirement. He said to contact him once I was at least 5 lbs under. I meet his requirement now. I understand there’s many others that he is dealing with but is it normal to not get a response? I’ve left him 2 messages and texted him twice. Thank you again.
Sometimes this happens and it’s unfortunate. But they are really busy. It’s not an excuse, but it is something to remember. Also, the recruiters main mission during this time of the year is to work applicants who’ve already graduated. I honestly wouldn’t start preparing my seniors until about December-January timeframe. So you might be a little early for the recruiters priorities right now. If all else fails, just continue to try and make contact. Maybe one time a week send a text. They’ll eventually respond and know you’re serious, then you become their number 1 priority. I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy that absolutely helps and makes total sense and what I kind of figured was happening. Thank you for the guidance. I appreciate the videos it really helps me prepare for what’s to come.
I have taken meds for adhd since I was 10. I am 28. I would get disqualified. I have no interest in joining Air Force by the way. But you guys really know how to make me feel bad about myself. You make me feel like I am not a normal human being. Thanks a lot
hey man! you are still a valued member of society :) you do what you can for yourself and that’s what matters! if you don’t have any interest in joining, then it’s no big! everybody has different needs in this world and different jobs have qualifications that might not line up! i hope you find something that works for you. it’s not your fault you have adhd, and it’s not a bad thing that you get help for it. it’s all in the mindset. i hope you feel better about yourself soon.
Finding this video, I’m hoping for the best. I was just DQ’d by MEPS. I took medication for depression for about 6 months in 2017. It’s 2023, and it’s still an issue according to MEPS . My recruiter is sending my info to the surgeon general. Fingers crossed I can get approved, my officer scroll has already been approved and would go in as a O2, flight nurse.
I also took antidepressants in 2017 less than 6 months too :/ I haven't even spoken to a recruiter yet either but im just doing my research rn :/ can you give an update if your waiver got approved?
I recently looked into the Air Force and am looking to join the reserves, but I was born 3 months premature with mild Cabral Palsy. I have worked out every since I was 14, have graduated College and run Obstacle course races like the Spartan. You would not even know of my medical condition. Looking to speak to a recruiter to hopefully join to not only serve my county but grow my jobs skills or even learn a new skill. I don't know if this will disqualify me or not.
Thanks for making this video Jody. I am a high school student who wants to join the Air Force. Unfortunately I still have asthma, but still have practiced Basic PT Mike tests that I can pass, and i have some vision issues that are fixed with glasses. Anyway is there further information you can tell me about enlisting in the Air Force with asthma/worse vision andor what to tell my local recruiter?
Hey @Jodywithawhy I love you content and it’s inspired as I make this journey myself in the Air Force. I have a question. I’m 34 I had a colonoscopy about 4 years ago. Nothing signs of cancer or anything like that but they told me to comeback every 5 years. Would this disqualify me?
Hey jody, thank you for the great video, I am diagnosed with add, take medication, and have a 504. I operate just fine off my meds and haven't taken them in 3 months. I take all IB classes and keep up a 4.00 GPA I have a 32 act, I am working on my eagle scout currently as well. I am applying for the NROTC application, but I am just really worried that I won't be allowed because of this. I know I am more than capable to serve and complete rotc. What do you suggest?
I think you can get be accepted into the ROTC with an ADD background. But you wanna use college as the opportunity to prove you can manage good grades without medication. Your college GPA will be weighed heavily when determining if you’re fit for qualifications.
@@Jodywithawhy I'm in my senior year of high school now and apparently I need the forms for the summer boot camp after high school. Nothing is explicit on websites for this or anything.
Yea. And that’s something I’m not that familiar with. I would honestly recommend reaching out to the ROTC recruiter and see what their policies are. They’ll be more helpful than me on this topic.
Hey Jody if I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 8 but stopped taking medication when I was 14 but my grades in high school weren’t good what are the odds of the surgeon general approving my waiver. I had a decent ASVAB score of a 62.
IMO practically none. I fucked up a great opportunity to join the marines as a pilot by mentioning a small lung collapse at THE VERY END. I never got in after that. Afterwords, I tried for navy and they asked for EVERYTHING on my medical records. It extended the process by 2 years. Now I've decided to say screw it and enlist in the AF despite having a degree. They're not gonna send you to jail and spend money for you to stay there etc. They're just gonna tell you to fuck off. Long story short, I messed it up by being scared of them telling me I'll go to prison forever and then owe them $10,000 if I don't tell them. Trust me. I've been there. They don't know what you don't tell them.
@@Bilbus7 No! The only medical records they want to see are the ones that you TELL them about, or if they find something wrong with you will being examined they’ll want to know about it.
This isn’t right practice. Let’s say something happens at basic or if you say you have any type of headaches later in the service they will have to see your medical records and connect the dots and find out you were in a lie. Boom uncle sugarcwants his money back and you also got kicked out of a federal job. That won’t look good on your resume. Just do the right thing ADHD won’t mess you over if you have stopped medications don’t lie.
Would I still be eligible for enlistment if I had a medical prescription for an inhaler for Athsma 5 years prior to my enlistment, and diagnosed with athsma when I was 6 years old, + I’ve gotten my personal doctors approval for service, would I still be eligible?
I was on anti anxiety medication for only a couple months about a year ago. I had some extreme family situations going on and thought it might help... it really didn't do anything for me, so I wasn't on it for long. Is that something I should lie about or do you think they would be understand it? I don't struggle with any anxiety anymore & I handle stressful situations fine.
@@kamrynbennett8198 I truly don’t think they would even find out at all. You have to give them permission to release your medical records and you get to choose what to release. Unless you bring it up they aren’t going to know. They don’t have time to go through everybody’s medical records and read it word for word
My son went through MEPs today and everything was good except he has to go back to have his vision checked again due to astigmatism. 🤞🏽Hoping he can make it... the 72% odds you listed are better than zero...
@@Jodywithawhy waiver was approved and he will be sworn in soon! Are you on any other platforms and do you mind if I contact you if I have any other questions?
I have a Facebook. I believe you can search Jodywithawhy. I also have an email people hit me up on for further questions. Jodywithawhy21@gmail.com. Congrats on getting the waiver approved. That’s dope. 🙌🏽
Lol unfortunately I have previous ADHD due to poor grades of college recently that'll be the hugest disqualification. I always tell people with disabilities like myself it is extremely difficult to survive the military with ADHD. I'm not discouraging anyone but your start from day 1 in basic training will be hell. But if you want the challenge go for it.
I was disqualified for having been prescribed diazepam after having gynecomastia surgery. My recruiter said I need to wait 2 years now, do you know if it’s possible to get it wavered?
Hey! Love your videos, very informative! My son had a depression diagnosis and spent 6 days in a psych facility in May of 2021. He was 14, now almost 18 at the end of the month. He is scheduled for MEPS next week. He was never on medications for depression. In your opinion, would this disqualify him? He really wants to join! He even disenrolled from college to enlist. Any advice would be appreciated.
He would definitely be disqualified initially. Then his recruiter will send his MEPS info and medical records off to a surgeon general for a waiver. That could take up to 30 days for approval, so it’s gonna be a waiting game for you all. Hopefully everything works out. 🙌🏽
When I was 15 years old my mom put me in behavioral hospital in patient program for 2 weeks to see a therapist. I haven’t had any issues since then. Im about to turn 24 years old and I’m worried about this disqualifying me. You mentioned in your video in patient stuff wouldn’t be ineligible.
This video is kind of old, but hopefully you’ll still see this comment and can help me out with some insight. I’m a 26 year old male and I’ve made it through the entire process at this point, scored a 93 on the asvab, passed with “flying color” everything physically at MEPS, including perfect vision. I have a completely clean background, and have been working as a firefighter/paramedic for 5 years. So it got to the point at MEPS where the doctor looked at my history and evaluated me and said I’d need wavers for my back. Had two bulging discs (not herniated or fractured), but I have since been cleared by my doctor, who said due to my being in great physical shape, he doesn’t think I’ll ever experience issues regarding the discs again. Said it in my notes on my last appointment. I also got lasiks, but I’m past the 90 day point now, and still have perfect vision and have given them all appropriate documentation. Well, they officially denied my waivers as of today for both of those things, my back and lasiks. My recruiter is going to try and get more information tomorrow, but at this point I’m not really sure what to do. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Man, that sucks. This is gonna be a tough thing to get cleared. The reason why most people get disqualified is because they can’t prove without a doubt the issues are corrected 100%. I’d recommend you get X-rays of your back currently and have a radiologist make an assessment of those discs. If everything is fine with your back, those records should help with a waiver. As far as the lasik disqualification, I’m not sure how to get that approved. Usually that comes with time elapsed since the procedure. I hope this helps.
Appreciate you getting back to me so quick boss! My recruiter called today and told me that I have to wait till the 180 day mark after getting lasiks, get another eye exam, and if all that is squared away then I should be good. Kind of unfortunate that they didn’t tell me that beforehand, but oh well. Just gotta wait till May at this point. Thanks again man
How about for ezcema, mine is clearing up really Good i have some patches and want to go AF. I only use cerave and non prescription creams and it helps. Are waivers hard to get for ezcema?
Jody, thank you for these videos they are extremely helpful ! I have a question for you regarding Hearing Loss (Waivers). I was born with some (not total or even half) hearing loss on my left ear, however I underwent procedures almost 4 years ago that repaired such condition almost entirely. I now have near perfect or almost normal hearing on that left ear. Would this, or the medical history of surgeries on that left ear be a disqualifier ? Could I get that wavied ? Any information would be of great help, thanks !
It’s all case by case. Gather all the records and get with a recruiter. They’ll submit them up to MEPS to see if you’re cleared to process. That’ll be the only way to truly know your chances. I hope this helps. Good luck. 🤙🏽
Hey Jody! Hope you're doing well. My doctor currently has me on generic Singulair, but it's only for my allergies and not asthma. Would I still be disqualified?
Not necessarily. I’ve put people in before on singulair. But it’s case by case, and it all depends on your records. So I’d assume you’ll be good, as long as the records don’t have anything that would make the doctor think otherwise.
@JodywithaWhy You don't talk about eczema in this video. Maybe you could answer my comment. I have eczema, It was bad when I was a kid under 10, but as I've gotten older most of it vanished. Only present in my elbow crease on both arms about 2 in of eczema patch in the crease. Do you think MEPs would disqualify? If they yes. Do you think it would be hard to get a waiver for so little bits of eczema that doesn't affect anything?
Eczema is weird. They have percentages that are allowed, but how they determine the percentage of body covered is weird to me. Which is why I didn’t mention eczema on this video because I really don’t understand how you can give yourself a better chance of getting qualified. The only thing I can recommend is try the process and see what MEPS says. There’s no tricks for this one, it’s just in the hands of MEPS and what they decide is acceptable.
HelloJody, do the medical chief officers have access to private clinics for example clinics owned by psychologists who do independent diagnosing of Add/ADHD?
Im 39. I was told i had adhd when i was 9. I have not taken medication since I was 16 or been rediagnosed.. do i need to worry about not qualifying or my college gpa?
Got kicked out of bootcamp for mental reasons, I gave it my all but I knew a kid out of highschool, who didn’t have the maturity or even the emotional strength ready for it, I really wished things turned out differently
Hey MSgt Reed, I was wondering about a few of things. Does sickle cell disease (not the trait) automatically disqualify you? And does something like iron deficiency disqualify you even though that can be treated? Thank you in advance!
It will disqualify you depending on the severity. The only way to truly know is send up your lab work to MEPS and see what they say. I hope that helps. Good luck.
Hello Jody! I’ve come across your videos. I’ve been watching them because I’m interested in joining the Air Force. Well I had a car accident in March of 2022, and I had to have knee surgery, well more of a scope. Nothing torn just a lot of fluid around the knee, I’m pretty much 100% functional, although I have slight pain here and there, I can still move around like a normal 30 yr old. Would that hinder my chances of joining? What do I tell my Recruiter when I go to meet with one?
Was initially told I was disqualified due to a PTSD diagnosis from childhood stuff, volunteered to be re-evaluated and cleared, and even have evaluations done on a regular basis while in. My recruiter told me it could be a long process but he will work with me if i do my share also. Idk how experienced he is but i have a feeling i may be putting him through more than he wants lmao
i’m on the same boat! i got diagnosed with ptsd a little while ago for something that happened when i was a kid! but i don’t think i really do have ptsd, it doesn’t impact my daily life. hopefully you can get through!
I am amazed there is any Waivers approved for SA. I have a past SI hospitalization and after a game of telephone between the hospital that SI turned into an SA which never happened. I don't know how I'm even going to explain to the psych eval. At least its good to know even with an SA I still have a chance.
What about bowel adhesions? That you have not experienced any hospitalizations with for over a year? Or an shoulder fracture that you didn’t need any screws or anything for. And still have range of motion
So question. My lungs are not the best and I mean I have platinum subscription for pneumonia. I sometimes struggle to go to the bathroom. But. I wish to start training. If I am capable of proving that I have done personal training for months or years and am capable of doing all the exercises, would that be ok?
Is the knee instability at the start of the video part of the left column or the right? 68% most or least waived? I'm needing a a waiver for runners knee, never had surgery or tore anything. Diagnosed with runners knee during Army basic training 9 years ago and was discharged, trying for Air Force this time around. Main caused by bad Army issued PT shoes and bad running form, since then I've gotten the right shoes for my feet and haven't had issues since 2013. Waiver was sent to the surgeon general last week and will be hopefully hearing back in the next 3 or so weeks.
What about women with postpartum depression? I’ve been researching so much and haven’t gotten literally ANY answers. My heart is so in this and I want to make sure I’m doing everything in my power to make sure I can do this.
As long as you can prove it’s temporary and situational, you have a good shot of being approved. I’d recommend gathering all the documents and see what happens. 🤙🏽
Anxiety. Can you go into more detail on how to get waived for that? Like does taking Lexapro disqualify you or is there still a possibility for a wavier?
If you’re currently taking medications then yes, you’d be disqualified. You usually need at least 1-2 years of being off meds before they consider you for a waiver. So if you’re considering the Air Force, talk with your doctor and see what they think about you no longer being on meds.
Hey Jody. Will Genesis pull up history of having a medical marijuana card in the state of Florida? Is that something that is sealed and private or will I be disqualified? My card already expired and I’m no longer smoking, it’s been months now! Thank you thank youuu.
I have seasonal allergies and minor cat and dog allergies. They arnt that bad mostly running nose and itchy eyes but i do take a cetirizine prescription for them. I was given it at a young age (like 10) and didn't even get tested my mom just said i had them and my doctor prescribed, i dont even take the medicine most days only when ive got a bad reaction which is extremely rare. Ive looked all over online and cant find anything that says if that disqualifying or not, or if i and get a waiver. If anyone knows if this is disqualifying that would be helpful.
I just met with my recruiter today and she said that my biggest obstacle was medical. I was born with eczema and asthma. My asthma went away when I became an adult but I had to get an inhaler about 2 years ago because I was having trouble breathing. The doctors didn’t find anything wrong with my lungs so they just gave me an inhaler since I was complaining about breathing. Turns out I was just having a stress induced panic attack 😅 she said as long as I get a pulmonary test (a breathing test) then I should be fine and she will just fill out a waiver for my eczema. It’s totally manageable so I’m not too worried but it was a little discouraging, lol.
How's it been going for you? I'm in the same situation but I was never really diagnosed with asthma, just been given medication after age 13. I already have a pulmonary function test normal and gave it to my recruiter. Bunch of waiting now. Good luck to you!
@@dmartinez5173 I’m in a similar situation. I haven’t had any problems with my childhood asthma and I’m now currently in my mid 20’s. Still waiting to hear back from my recruiter to see if I get to MEPS after this whole MHSgenesis thing
Same. I didn't even really have asthma diagnosed after childhood. Just kept refilling the inhaler and taking it during runs out of habit. Until I realized I don't even need it. Trying to go Army now.
