Posted on Sep 14, 2018
Kirk Petersen
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I have been trying to join the Army for some time now, and during my enlistment process, I had caught pneumonia and ever since my recruiter has reported me being sick.They have declined me for having Asthma. They have given multiple reasons one of which was that I used an inhaler. The only reason for the inhaler was my doctor wanted me to take it daily for recovery. I have taken pulmonary tests (Lung Function Tests) to prove I have no Asthma and I'm continually being denied. Is there a way around meps?
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CAPT Michael Toleno
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I have asthma and made it through medical screening for both Naval Academy entrance (and application) and pilot training. You should be able to get a waiver, or at least pursue one. Find out what it takes to get a waiver. At a minimum, get a written explanation from your civilian doctor regarding your current condition (i.e., asymptomatic) and your past diagnosis and advice (i.e., you were only advised to use a rescue inhaler, but your condition does not mandate it, etc.). Ask me further questions if you have any. All the best.
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I will look into that, thank you.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Try a different service. Or go outside your area
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SrA Alvin Cook
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Need a diagnosis from your civilian physician with your current prognosis. Then apply for a waiver
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