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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SPC Rick HUnt
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Being public webpage im gonna give you the simple answer here, PVt you ready? WTF are you doing posting this fuckm nonsense on the god damn internet if they havent already picked you up they will eventually they might have but maybe not to late to find out hero. CHarlie Mike shit bird ya fuckn up
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PVT Michael Michaletz
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When joining the service I too had a heart murmur add going through m e p s you accepting me anyways I've lived with this for probably 40 years and then eventually I had to have surgery because I got into a fight and had the revolve ripped off my mitral valve. At no time during the service did he ever bother my performance and duties of what I was assigned to. If you're not taking any medication for this then it's not considered a bother to the military they'll probably give you a stress test but that's probably about it.
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MSgt Medical Laboratory
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The military has exceptions for certain medical conditions. I suggest seeking out a knowledgeable service member to discuss any items in your past medical records that may surface later. Don't begin your career on a bad note, and have this hanging over your head.

The military has selected you to grow and become a great leader, and to later train your subordinates to do the same.

My story: I never knew I had a heart murmur. My PCM discovered it, at my first duty station. I received occasional cardiac testing, during my 20 years of service with no abnormal readings. No VA disability rating needed for this condition. Every preexisting condition will not lead to disqualification. Good luck to you, and strive to be better and more trustworthy.
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SGT Preventive Medicine Specialist
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Let’s be real. If everyone told the truth at MEPS, nobody would be in the service. I’d recommend deleting this, as there are some narks in here.

It is punishable under UCMJ to lie at MEPS if they find out after you enlist. I am not saying do this or do that, but I do know people who lied at MEPS, got in, the left-out diagnosis was given at the SM’s first physical examination while active, and the SM gets medically discharged while receiving full benefits.

Nobody in the military can see your civilian medical records unless you give them a reason to put it in your military medical records. Keep that in mind. There’s no magical computer they can type your name in and see everything.
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MAJ John Douglas
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You put yourself in a tough spot. Having heart issues in a job that demands tough physical and mental strain could cause you and those around you serious problems. Get your Doctor's report and then go from there. If the Doc say no to the military, live what that and move on to something else. If he says yes, good luck with your time in uniform!
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SPC Infantryman
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I had a hear murmur as a child as well. Inbrought it up to the doctors at meps and they check it out to make sure i grew out of it and the follow week i was going to ft benning. Best thing is not to lie. If your lying now you will be lying while your in and thats a no go.
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Sgt Erick Wolle
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Son lying on military issues can be your worst nightmare come true. Have you not heard of the UCMJ (Uniformed Code of Military Justice, If you in fact lied They will find out .MEPS can help you if you come clean but you keep it hush hushed it can be serious. If you truly want to serve your country
which I highly recommend then admit it then apologize and keep your head held high you can recover from this and still join the military. Be smart do the right thing. Sgt Erick J.Wolle USAF
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SGT Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist
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Since you are new to this .. let me tellnyou this is the type of thing that you shouldnt put on social media ..
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CPO Jim Krenek
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That's their job, to weed this out
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SP6 Bruce Kellar
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I was an NCO at one of these stations. No one cared what you lied about if you wanted in. The problems arose when you wanted out. Raise your right hand and repeat after me
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