Posted on Feb 22, 2019
I lied at MEPS. Will they go back and look through my medical records?
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I lied at meps . I was told I had heart murmur when I was 6 and was told that I would grow out of it little to say I didn’t they found it at meps . I have to go to a cardiologist 3 weeks from now to say if it’s a no go or not . The doctor who found it said it not a big deal and they will let me in . But I’m afraid that they will go back on my medical records and find out I lied . A bunch of others told me to just play dumb . What do you think will they look back on my medical records after finding a heart murmur ?
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A few thoughts: first, you should’ve been honest. Plain and simple. Second , you mentioned that you were told at six years old that it would clear up. Did you assume it had and maybe in that way just omit it not intending it to be false? Finally, since you have not been listed yet I don’t really think there is a case for fraudulent enlistment, But you could very well be denied enlistment for it.
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Sgt James K Seaton
Only if they can be found, Dependent all my life, right up until I turned 17 and my Father signed for my Enlistment into the United States Marine Corps. Went to the Clinic to get some updated inoculation records to show that I was current and should not have to take them again in Boot Camp, the TSGT said, "well you might as well have these, you are no longer a Dependent gave me all of my Medical records from TOB to then." Found a lot of stuff I had forgotten about, told my Father, CMSGT, his reply, "that's why they are giving you a physical, if it's there they will find it, deal with it then and besides, didn't I teach you better than to sleep in the mud"!
Made it through MEPPs, solid health as I was a stellar athlete, and when I got to MCRD Parris Island, handed over my shot records, the Corpsman said, "nice try, who forged these for you?" I got all of my inoculations again. Certainly, the only constant at age six, is change and fuddled memories.
Made it through MEPPs, solid health as I was a stellar athlete, and when I got to MCRD Parris Island, handed over my shot records, the Corpsman said, "nice try, who forged these for you?" I got all of my inoculations again. Certainly, the only constant at age six, is change and fuddled memories.
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Two things. First, you shouldn't have lied about this in the first place. The government looks down on lying in forms. The second thing is that you shouldn't have mentioned this on a public forum. You literally just admitted to falsifying documents on a public forum that many active duty service members frequent. So it looks as though you're lacking in both integrity and intelligence.
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As s recruiting command inspector general, YES. They will go back and look at your records. We had a sailor who did the same thing, lied about a heart murmur. He made it through boot camp, but died the day of graduation. Several others in this boat also come to mind. Just ask yourself if that lie is worth dying for. That sailor's parents were in the parking lot, getting ready to visit him. Not worth it pal.
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Well lets see I had a heart murmur and it was hard to find it. I wouldnt worry about it. The only thing they had to do was before I got any kind of dental treatment, I had to take amoxycillin., so mine was not a big deal. When I went thru MEPS, which was 1980 all I said was, I was told I had a heart murmur. Noone in MEPS could ever find it. After I joined, I had my wisdom teeth removed. There was finally a doctor that found it and it could be only heard in a certain position. He told me I would take amoxycillin for the rest of my life if I was to ever have dental treatment. Noone else cared and they never medicated me for any other kind of normal procedure.
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I didn't find out I had a heart murmur until I was pregnant with my 4th child. Military won't do anything about it and don't care. I served 2 enlistments, passed every test and was told it was a non-issue. My face goes numb when I run though and I can't seem to get enough oxygen, but a cardiologist said it wasn't a real threat until I was much older, like 90. lol
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SPC Robin Price-Dirks
BTW I'm 60 now and never lied about it cause I didn't know about it until I was 50. I did have a few fainting spells while I was in though. They kept saying I was drinking too much......even when I never touched a drop. Fools...…..
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You probably should have contacted one of us privately about this. If they ask you a direct question about it, then give them an honest direct answer. We need troops right now, preferably honest ones that will own up to a mistake. But do not volunteer any of that past info unless they ask you a direct question about lying.
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One of my biggest pet peeves is being lied too. I always told my Soldier that if you lie to me I can’t help you.
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Your msg states that you are a potential recruit. Am I correct in saying you have yet joined? If not, you need to be honest with the MEPS Drs. If they put you thru, at least it’s (hopefully) documented. If anything should happen later, it’s a monkey on their back. If you get passed thru, something happens 5 years from now and they find out you lied, I can’t begin to tell you the problems you’ll be faced with it just your heart condition. Currently, you are not Government property. 5 years from now and you’ll be crying to God to get you out of the whole you dug. You could be the greatest guy on earth but, being perfectly honest with you, in a combat or emergency situation, no one wants to be next to you when your ticker decides to spring. Not only are you a danger to yourself but, those around you also. At least, if you get rejected now, no big deal. Just beware of the last two words. “I do”.
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SSG Shauna Holmes
I've had a heart murmur all my life. Didn't find out until mid career. Have a blue card now. His issue is a MINOR thing.
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When I went to MEPS in Richmond, VA in 1984 they found a previously undiagnosed "physiologic heart murmur". I was told physiologic meant it could only be detected when I was lying down. Went to my primary care doctor; he confirmed it and nothing came of it. If yours was diagnosed at age 6 I doubt they should hold you responsible for something your parents were told about you at that age. If, however, you had restrictions on physical activity such as sports etc. that would be a different matter. Go to the specialist with a great attitude, tell him you really want to serve and you should be good to go unless you are at risk of dropping dead tomorrow. I managed to serve 14 years in the USMC without any problems.
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