I lied at MEPS. Will they go back and look through my medical records?

I realize that there have been lots of people over the history of the American military who have lied about a medical condition or failed to disclose something upon entry into the military. Some completed their tours, others served heroically with great honor. Others, however, end up having medical emergencies at some point that cause them to be bounced out of the military with uncharacterized discharges or fraudulent enlistments. That means under the current laws and rules related to veteran's status, you could be barred from VA care and now have a potential black mark when seeking employment.

Sooo….that decision/choice was pretty stupid. You may have even gotten your recruiter in trouble. You may even be ineligible for any other military service because your records will be flagged.

Joining the military means serving with honor and integrity. Not a lot of integrity in your choice. You had better correct your decision and make ready for the consequences.

I realize that in the whole history of the American military, there have been people that "lied" or failed to disclose a medical condition. Some made it through their military service. Others, however, end up having a medical emergency that, these days, bounces them out with discharges that make them ineligible for VA medical care.

Sooo, how many times do you call that STUPID! At some point it may come back to haunt you and the outcome could be as serious as a fraudulent enlistment.

To be honest with you, you should have told the truth but getting on here and telling everyone was not smart. This site as you can see is more than just retired or former military. Active duty and recruiters can and I am sure read this also. Maybe you should go back tell the truth and explain your desire to serve your country and plead for forgiveness and go from there. If you enter under that lie than you are subject to ucmj for sure.

It sounds like Meps apparently caught your omission. You are going to be checked by doctor in ref to your Heart. The Army is going to ck out your problem, evaluate their findings. They will decide if you are in or out of the service. The Meps station are very through, because people fail to report a problem, thinking they will sneak in under the wire. I would not listen to a bunch of new privates! The NCO,s working at Meps would not cover for you. They are good at their job and they are not stupid. They caught you heart issue without you telling them anything!!
Now this is probably put to rest! There is nothing worth more than a persons word. The military have no need for a person that can not be trusted. Things are so much better when you do not lye.

Remember. and take note - God knows, (Revelation 21:8) "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all [liars], shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."

Honor God, at all times - it doesn't matter if you're playing dumb, you are still accountable ! And medical concerns or problems big or small, have a way of showing up and coming back that even playing dumb won't be an excuse.

Especially, during this day and time with the back ground personal research. Being truthful and honest is always best.

Semper Fidelis !

I committed multiple felonies and then lied about it at MEPS. I'm posting this on a public website asking random strangers for legal advice. Can anyone hook me up?

GO to the Doc. find OUT how bad it is, or isn't . then go from there . you my get a GO for enlistment . not knowing could be worst in the long run . I don`t recommend a faze 3 fiscal that is dangers !!! my option . been there done that. go see the Doc.

Play dumb, we are still covered by pre-existing conditions.

The best thing to do is own it. It may not even be a big issue, but if you own it now, you will prevent it from becoming an issue at all.

Saw the date after posting wonder what happened, reading following posts to see
================================================================Personally I wouldn't worry much about it. A possible health condition at age 6? Whether or not you had one then, since they are going to run new tests by a cardiologist to determine your eligibility , so such ancient stuff doesn't matter.

Oh and if you get in, consider this a lesson about lying , and remember the paperwork when and after you swear in will be official and you could be held accountable for any new misrepresentations/omissions/actions during service