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 ?
Posted 5 y ago
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"Dont lie" No they wont check your medical records. Delete this post if you know what's good for you, hope you dont have a combat MOS. Dont want broken soldiers in the field
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I would say if they are still willing to let you in with a heart murmur (willingness to follow the guidelines of a doctor), then I would say they don't care about that. One thing you have to understand: the fed government is very thorough. If there's is something to hide, and it has a paper trail, they'll probably find it; however, this is not an indicator that they'll act against you. I believe it is a case by case basis. Many people abounding have lied about something at MEPS. I don't know what else to say.
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Do the right thing...come clean explain that you have been found with this condition and that they have to decide if you can be a Soldier or not. If they decide to let you continue the process just remember when you retire and have to state all your medical issues to the VA to see if you get the compensation that is a pre-existing condition and not caused by military training, therefore you will not be able to claim any disability and any connected issue with that condition might be tossed out in the decision process. Lying is very bad and attempting to cover it up is even worst. One day when you are an NCO or an officer you will be a leader and your subordinates will look up to your leadership for guidance, Integrity and Honesty are part of the Creed that we pledge allegiance to start living by those values right at the start.
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Navy physician here. Honesty is always the best policy. At your age is very likely your murmur, if indeed present, may be physiological (benign) and not truly a finding of concern. However, it’s likely you’ll need to undergo testing.
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I had a buddy, close resemblance to me who had lifelong asthma and terrible allergies.
He lied his ass off at MEPS, still had to get tested because of records submitted for a different exclusionary condition- failed that test (even with using unauthorized medication). When the doc asked, “do you want to be in the Army?” I, I mean he said, “yes, Sir.”
He hid his inhalers through basic training and IET (in places that a prisoner would be proud of) finally made it through to a unit where he could get his ‘allergies’ treated and under control.
Retired 2 years ago.
He lied his ass off at MEPS, still had to get tested because of records submitted for a different exclusionary condition- failed that test (even with using unauthorized medication). When the doc asked, “do you want to be in the Army?” I, I mean he said, “yes, Sir.”
He hid his inhalers through basic training and IET (in places that a prisoner would be proud of) finally made it through to a unit where he could get his ‘allergies’ treated and under control.
Retired 2 years ago.
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