Does MEPS pull your military medical records?

2021-06-03T17:18:41-04:00

For prior service reenlisting, does MEPS pull your military medical records?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2021 6:52 PM

2021-06-03T18:52:07-04:00

When military dependents enlist, they pull their records from TRICARE. So I'd assume they'd pull prior service too.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2021 8:24 PM

2021-06-03T20:24:09-04:00

I believe they have access to any federal health records including TRICARE and DoD health records. So yeah I be fairly certain they will have your military health records.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2021 9:41 PM

2021-06-03T21:41:48-04:00

depends, if they're on file and SOP

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2021 12:07 AM

2021-06-04T00:07:27-04:00

I was recently looking at transitioning from one service to another, and the thing that determined if they'd need to provide a full enlistment physical was whether there was any break in service.
I wouldn't see any reason they wouldn't check medical records though, but I'd ask the recruiter for the most relevant answer.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2021 3:13 PM

2021-11-19T15:13:30-05:00

They could find out things you never even knew so just be honest.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2021 3:15 PM

2021-11-19T15:15:23-05:00

Oh yeah and if you want to be in the Army, you should get familiar and start practicing the Army values... Start with integrity.

Response by SGT Timothy Zeglis made Mar 22 at 2022 6:41 AM

2022-03-22T06:41:14-04:00

Yes, but you would be surprised at how many waivers they approve.
On the other hand if you were barred from reenlistment, medically retired or put out for an injury then chances are you will never wear the uniform again, although a good war makes most all of these problems disappear and they will approve all waivers at that point. During the surge we had everything from convicted felons to soldiers that were awol for years just show up during the deployment as fillers for the units that just needed bodies to meet mission parameters so there's always a way if you are serious and have a great recruitment center.