Can I go active duty after college if I am on seizure medicine my first semester of college?

Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:40:26 -0500

My doctor doesn't believe it was a seizure because all of my tests came back showing i was perfectly healthy. However just to cover all bases he put me on seizure meds and told me no driving for a couple of months. It was a once in a lifetime thing that like I said my doctor believes wasn't a seizure. My school is planning to send me to MEPS at the end of February or start of March. Will I be asked to do an EEG or am I just completely barred from service due to accidentally partying to much?

Response by PFC David Foster made Dec 6 at 2021 9:33 PM

PFC David Foster — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:33:06 -0500

If you doctor says it wasn't a seizure, why would you even put it on your app? Good luck.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2021 11:46 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:46:16 -0500

According to DoDI 6130.03 version 2 dated 4 September 2020, seizures are listed in Section 5.26 Neurological Conditions, subsections C, H and J. If you show documented evidence from medical provider(s) that this was not a seizure under those sections, then you should be fine. However, be prepared to be told NO by MEPS and that a waiver will probably have to be submitted.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2021 10:08 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:08:51 -0500

Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member The sticking point that will hold up the waiver is the fact that you were prescribed and took medication for a condition that is disqualifying for service. I also noted that you said you have suffered from asthma, but is was 5 years ago. The Army says anything after age 13 is a PDQ for asthma. Again the sticking point will be when the DOCTOR released you from needing medication for a condition. You are in for a fight, for both conditions. However, if you want it bad enough you would be a fool to not try. I had to fight for years to get my waivers approved, and it was worth every penny and minute of it, best of luck.