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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SrA William Cassy
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I do hope everything goes well on this for u but don't stay a career of lying it won't end well
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SrA William Cassy
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Not to mention lying to get on is a federal offense
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SrA William Cassy
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Nothing good will come from lying for anything
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Sgt SHF Satellite Communications Operator-Maintainer
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You sir a fuckin not the brightest lightbulb on the Christmas tree why would you it this up here you are literally fucking your recruiter over like brah you should’ve talk to him beforE posting this shit here . If they weren’t gonna look before you have just risen the red flag. Lmao goofy af
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SSG Motor Transport Operator
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Should be more worried about that you are going to be a liability to your unit if u make it there. What I mean by being a liability is that you have this medical issue that may or may not cost your or your battle buddies life downrange..... think about that for a second....
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SSG Katherine Likely
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I think you should speak up and just let the chips fall where they may, since your so worried about it. I have a heart murmur that they found when I enlisted and they said no big deal. it never bothered me and I managed to serve for almost 27 years - before they put me out to pasture because of an on duty hip injury.

Either suck it up or admit you lied but don't belly ache about it - your suppose to be a solider!
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Sgt Crusty Buck
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Dumb for lying in the first place. Dumb for coming on here asking those who’ve upheld their oath to the very core values you’ve violated before Even being considered a recruit/trainee/boot enlistee. Yes you could go be honest now after the fact, but you’ve put yourself in an uphill battle. Depending on recruiter if he’s only chasing quantity and not actual fit to do this people, it probably won’t do much harm past this point. However people got denied for having minor adverse reactions to aspirin and OTC medications because those are commonly prescribed. You lied about a heart condition that can at any point get worse for no reason other than your heart beats non stop. Definitely disqualified from most high stress, labor intensive and high speed MOS/AFSC. However you’ve got to understand a lot of us good bad or indifferent still upheld our oath (apart from salty bad apples that couldn’t maintain the standard) and it’s offensive to an extent asking how to fix a predicament created with lack of integrity. Below a CSM gave good advice however if you are not actually torn, and not actually feeling guilty, do not use that excuse. You’re in a a spot reserved for those who want it and will continue to earn it. Before worrying about how to cover your tracks. Talk to your self(not literally that will also see you out) and make sure this is what you want for the right reasons. We have enough after free stuff that slow ops tempo mission readiness and bunch of other fun terms to describe daily life. Just know, if Infact you are allotted to remain, any further condition dealing with the cardiovascular system may not be considered fault of the service due to the pre-existing conditions. 4-30 years down the road (depending what how long where and why) when your career of active service is done, you will hopefully apply for your VA and get any issue caused by your time serving. However based on the immediate track history you led off with, you might of done not only present time you, but future you a disservice. Regardless of wanting to do this or not, you need to be an adult, pull the big person pants up and make sure your recruiter is aware because in the service you don’t go down by yourself someone is coming with you. Not to say he’s guaranteed future issues but your actions also affect that recruit office which again, is a part of the life style. Apologize, self reflect, take a step back reflect and re-engage and remain honest from here on out. Should you make it through actions like this can and do cause lives and ruin trust. Good luck. 20 years mitral valve prolapse, was able to push and do what I wanted with my career before being forced medically to retire due to on duty mishaps. Not a whole lot of room for second chances these days be lucky they didn’t end your military career right there.
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SGT Jeremy Cribb
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Whatever became of this?
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PO3 Lindsey Mathews
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hahaha bruhhhhh with a lot of love but you are dumb. It's cool though, don't stress, just keep being dumb. Everything will work out ok. Best of luck!
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SSG UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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Don't worry about it. I fibbed about asthma and got through AD fine. They got better stuff to do and fish to fry than to worry about your little murmer... However, at the end of your service, if you want to say it was the military's fault that said murmur exists, expect an investigation.
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