Posted on Oct 31, 2018
Everyone keeps telling me that I'm going to be disqualified for having only one kidney...so when does this disqualification come?
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Yeah, I know, you've all told me that I'm never going to get into any branch of the military with only one kidney. The Army has already disqualified me and now I'm in the middle of trying to enlist in the Air Force. People keep telling me that I have no chance of joining, but I'm making more progress than you've all expected. My recruiter has my medical papers and he knows all about my one kidney. And yet, he didn't turn me down and give me an automatic disqualification. He said I can go take the ASVAB, which I took today and scored a 94 on, and then he said that he'll send my scores down to be looked at so that I can be considered for MEPS.
So....when does this so-called "automatic disqualification" show up, because I ain't seeing it. I took the ASVAB, scored high on it, and now I'm being considered for MEPS. And what happens when my recruiter says I'm in the clear for MEPS? What happens when I pass the physical and MEPS lets me swear in? What happens when they notice that my one kidney doesn't impede me in any way? Chances are you all will still be saying "You're never gonna get in! You're disqualified!"
I honestly just typed this up because I like that I'm proving you guys wrong so far. I've made it farther than any of you have anticipated and I'm just the type of guy who likes to rub things in.
So....when does this so-called "automatic disqualification" show up, because I ain't seeing it. I took the ASVAB, scored high on it, and now I'm being considered for MEPS. And what happens when my recruiter says I'm in the clear for MEPS? What happens when I pass the physical and MEPS lets me swear in? What happens when they notice that my one kidney doesn't impede me in any way? Chances are you all will still be saying "You're never gonna get in! You're disqualified!"
I honestly just typed this up because I like that I'm proving you guys wrong so far. I've made it farther than any of you have anticipated and I'm just the type of guy who likes to rub things in.
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So, funny thing, I found out in my 24th year in that I also had only one kidney. I let my Chain and Support Channel know and dis the whole medical review board and finally some Dr with the CAARNG State Surgeon gave me a clean bill of health on the basis that since it had not impeded me in the past, he saw no reason why it would do so in the future.
(It was discovered when I went in for a back issue and they noticed a “grey blob” which turned out to be my enlarged single kidney that developed as such I guess to do the work of two.
(It was discovered when I went in for a back issue and they noticed a “grey blob” which turned out to be my enlarged single kidney that developed as such I guess to do the work of two.
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You got a GT score of 94?? It's not a bad score but you are putting yourself on a pedestal by saying you got a "HIGH SCORE".. those of us in the know, know that 94 is a fair score, but not high.. I'm surprised the Air Force is considering you with one kidney and a score of 94... you are probably basing it on a scale of 100% .. your arrogance will be your undoing, not to your kidney. Already sounds like you'll be the type to get busted for failure to obey orders because you think you know whats best.. get your head out of your ass and keep your nose clean and you may survive your first week..
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Great that you want to enlist. Poor attitude for a very heavy teamwork environment. If you think making it this far proves your worth, you're very wrong. The hardships do not start and end with MEPS and bootcamp. If anything, it starts once you get your first duty station after basics. I hope you don't think that a high ASVAB score will be significant and respectful enough to follow you throughout your military career.
As far as medical conditions go, it really is dependent on time, if we're at war or not, how desperate the military is, among other factors.
If you do in fact make it in, I really hope, for your sake and other's around you, that your attitude will not cost lives.
As far as medical conditions go, it really is dependent on time, if we're at war or not, how desperate the military is, among other factors.
If you do in fact make it in, I really hope, for your sake and other's around you, that your attitude will not cost lives.
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Good luck on your military career! With that chip on your shoulder - I am sure you will be getting what you seek!
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"What happens when I pass the physical"
In all probability, you won't. That's where the DQ comes into play.
The recruiter's job is to help you along the way toward your goal. He/she doesn't have jack to say about the physical qualifications and couldn't waive them if you were the smartest person who ever lived.
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html
Medical Conditions That Can Keep You From Joining the Military
Below you will find details from the Army's "Standards of Medical Fitness." These standards generally apply to all other branches as well. Remember that most of these conditions are NOT necessarily permanently disqualifying, but they are red flags!
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f. Kidney.
(1) Absence of one kidney, congenital or acquired.
(2) Infections, acute or chronic.
(3) Polycystic kidney, confirmed history of.
(4) Horseshoe kidney.
(5) Hydronephrosis.
(6) Nephritis, acute or chronic.
In all probability, you won't. That's where the DQ comes into play.
The recruiter's job is to help you along the way toward your goal. He/she doesn't have jack to say about the physical qualifications and couldn't waive them if you were the smartest person who ever lived.
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html
Medical Conditions That Can Keep You From Joining the Military
Below you will find details from the Army's "Standards of Medical Fitness." These standards generally apply to all other branches as well. Remember that most of these conditions are NOT necessarily permanently disqualifying, but they are red flags!
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f. Kidney.
(1) Absence of one kidney, congenital or acquired.
(2) Infections, acute or chronic.
(3) Polycystic kidney, confirmed history of.
(4) Horseshoe kidney.
(5) Hydronephrosis.
(6) Nephritis, acute or chronic.
Medical Conditions That Can Keep You From Joining the Military
These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.
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Leaving any medical issues out of the equation, if you do "get in" your "I'm just the type of guy who likes to rub things in" attitude will be a major factor in your being awarded the coveted Blu Falcon ribbon.
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Congratulations on getting this far.Being determined is one thing but don't expect to be treated any differently than any other Joe off the street with medical issues. Yes !they're allot of hoops to jump through in today's military they are investing a ton of money into each soldier and they want their monies worth so too say. Don't waste too much time worrying about what some might think/say. Don't be a " I told you so " type person, it brings you down to the nay sayers level . Work hard,be smart, make the right decision for you.You are the only one that knows your limits. If you enlist make sure you can hold up your end of the commitment. hold your head high and carry on if you don't get accepted. You can serve/support your country in many ways
Best of luck.I say .(Failure is not a option)
Best of luck.I say .(Failure is not a option)
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