https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-strict-is-the-medical-evaluation <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hello I am 16 years old and am planning on enlisting into the air force in May (soft book program). In 2017 I had a surgery to shave down a small piece of skull (non-invasive Chiari malformation surgery). Everything went as planned and I have been told by two doctors I am physically ok to join the military. Will it be possible to get a waiver ? Is any specific branch easier to enter? Do doctors notes help in this process? Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:58:37 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-strict-is-the-medical-evaluation <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hello I am 16 years old and am planning on enlisting into the air force in May (soft book program). In 2017 I had a surgery to shave down a small piece of skull (non-invasive Chiari malformation surgery). Everything went as planned and I have been told by two doctors I am physically ok to join the military. Will it be possible to get a waiver ? Is any specific branch easier to enter? Do doctors notes help in this process? Ty Murphy Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:58:37 -0500 2020-02-24T19:58:37-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-strict-is-the-medical-evaluation?n=5596514&urlhash=5596514 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The DoDI (Department of Defense Instructions) 6130.03...that all branches must follow....your answer will be in Section 5.2<br /><br />You may need a waiver but as long as you have medical documentation stating this will not be an issue....you should be good. Let your Recruiter know. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:34:41 -0500 2020-02-24T20:34:41-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-strict-is-the-medical-evaluation?n=5596521&urlhash=5596521 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1721554" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1721554-ty-murphy">Ty Murphy</a> Have you talked to an Air Force Recruiter? Please keep us posted on your status. Good luck. Sgt Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:38:02 -0500 2020-02-24T20:38:02-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-strict-is-the-medical-evaluation?n=5596894&urlhash=5596894 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as there is no neural deficit or lingering inability to use your neck, you should be fine. It will probably require a waiver, but it shouldn&#39;t be that hard to pass. TSgt David Holman Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:30:37 -0500 2020-02-24T22:30:37-05:00 2020-02-24T19:58:37-05:00