Does MEPS pull your military medical records?

SPC Robert DeVolld — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:18:41 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:52:07 -0400

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

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:24:09 -0400

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

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:41:48 -0400

depends, if they're on file and SOP

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

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:07:27 -0400

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:13:30 -0500

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:15:23 -0500

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

SGT Timothy Zeglis — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:41:14 -0400

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.