How do military medical professionals determine if slight scoliosis or back pain was preexisting prior to military service?

2021-03-17T14:58:17-04:00

Want to medically chapter but not MEB?

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Mar 17 at 2021 3:56 PM

2021-03-17T15:56:15-04:00

EPTS (Existing prior to service) normally falls within the first 180 days of enlistment. Not sure if it applies to uniformed personnel past that date. You should probably ask JAG or medical doctor for more information.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2021 4:49 PM

2021-03-17T16:49:01-04:00

Scoliosis is congenital, you're born with it.

Are you saying that you want to be medically chaptered and not MEB? Do you understand what that actually means?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2021 5:47 PM

2021-03-17T17:47:05-04:00

If you have an actual question you should probably put all the relevant information in your post so we can answer it

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Mar 18 at 2021 12:49 PM

2021-03-18T12:49:16-04:00

I would think that it depends on whether or not it was identified at MEPS and listed in your records there. I hope they aren't trying to give you crap about percentages and stuff. Let us know how that one comes out. Because THAT is a VERY good question! Good luck.