Posted on Sep 10, 2020
How should I characterize my health issue to improve my odds of getting a medical waiver, saying I had meningitis or an allergic reaction?
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Okay, so back in November I was given bactrim (antibiotic) after I had taken it I ended up in serve pain and went to the ER. They thought maybe aseptic meningitis but was never able to to confirm the test. They discharged me and I ended up taking bactrim again. Ended up right back in the hospital. At this point they either think they didn't cure it fully the first time or it's the medication.
I told my recruiter (I've already done paperwork/ASVAB ect..) he sent the documents to meps and they said I wouldn't be clear for a year (which is almost up) However my recruiter said that it's only temporary atm but could still be turned away once I get to MEPS cuz appently the doc there lives to fail people (recruiters words)
So what are the odds of gettting a waiver and would I be better off leaning towards... that I had meningitis or it was an allergy? Joining the army means everything to me and I've been stressing l about it nonstop. I'm currently getting my board NREMT certification while I wait because I want to be a 68W and thought it would help
I told my recruiter (I've already done paperwork/ASVAB ect..) he sent the documents to meps and they said I wouldn't be clear for a year (which is almost up) However my recruiter said that it's only temporary atm but could still be turned away once I get to MEPS cuz appently the doc there lives to fail people (recruiters words)
So what are the odds of gettting a waiver and would I be better off leaning towards... that I had meningitis or it was an allergy? Joining the army means everything to me and I've been stressing l about it nonstop. I'm currently getting my board NREMT certification while I wait because I want to be a 68W and thought it would help
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As others have mentioned, your recruiter has the best information and no one can give you odds. Do not lean toward anything Always be truthful when answering questions or filling out forms.
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Your discussion doesn't mention a firm diagnosis of anything, so what are you looking to have waived? It's been a long time since I filled out the med forms, but I'd just indicate the diagnosis they gave you. If they didn't diagnose you with an allergy, don't claim one.
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Nobody here has a crystal ball to guess whether you will be passed or failed in regards to an un-diagnosed condition or possible allergy to medication. I do know that waivers are submitted for specific things and you will have a hard time submitting a waiver for a condition you might have or an allergy that might not exist. The reason you were given a 12 month delay was to see if the condition resolved itself or came back.
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