Posted on Feb 22, 2019
John Kellen
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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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A1C Alvin Quackenbush
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Should hold recruiter responsible for there actions they lie to you just make there quota.
I was told same was honest with recruiter recruiter told me to answer no.
That's like you higher ranking military members telling lower ranks you can do this knowing full well you can't do it.
It's same thing sad in all my very short career I listened to higher military members n was lied to so much it cost me medical problems for rest of my life
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A1C Alvin Quackenbush
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Just saying I was told same thing and yes they found out 3 months after I was discharged that was 22 years ago tho
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A1C Alvin Quackenbush
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Yup and will find a way to have you discharged maybe prison time for lying but it's ok for them to lie to us all the time
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SFC Ken Reeves
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I'm slightly confused. So.. does MEPS know you have a murmur because they found it and now you have to go see a cardiologist? OR.. You didn't say you have a heart murmur and MEPS did not find out but on the side, you are knowing to see a cardiologist who is saying it's not a big deal and is basically clearing you?

Either way, I can only guess the recruiter did not want to do any type of medical waiver because he is trying to get you in before the end of the month.. wait.. it was Feb 22 when you posted it and it's had 182 responses so.. I did not read through them. Hopefully, it's all sorted out now.
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SGT UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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Everyone lies at meps. No big deal.
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SGT UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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We all lied at meps. No big deal.
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COL Mark Schulthess
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Play dumb
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1SG Civil Affairs Specialist
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If you are worried why are you posting this on line? Maybe someone might see it now and investigate?
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SGT Joseph Alanzo
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The MEPS might do or do a fed. back guard wit the the FBI to make sure you did not lie.
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MSG Moises Maldonado
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Edited 5 y ago
I was drafted,, in 1969.. Yet I don't recall anyone in MEPS. Asking me about my Medical Records... They just went by What they Found (If Anything) at the Medical Check at the time.. Also I Got out after Vietnam and came back in as Prior Service, in 1973 . Again; They didn't ask me anything, Surely , they had access to my Prior Service(med) Records and Whatever was "There there" it was. To answer your question (or Opine on it). I'd say: " I doubt they will Go back to your Childhood records.. But they might Take you up on your Words" I lied to MEPS" and do it.. I hope Not, But they might Deny your enlistment or Maybe, Just MAYBE.. Have You Sign a Waiver to Future Claims as a Vet when you get Out. Good Luck... There are way too many Fake Disabilities as it is nowadays.. PTSD being the Most abused one.. I've heard about Vets getting Rated for it and Don't show a Smidgen of PTSD on a daily Basis.. Being "C C C" (Cool Calm & Collected) . Only to Play PTSD'ed( to the Psychiatrist on VETERAN Hospital Appointments.).
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