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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When your discharged, whenever that is, and if your planning on filing a disability claim, it will be looked at. But again, if you have a clean bill of health during your enlistment you shouldn't have any problems. I strongly suggest you should do some serious reading on heart murmurs. Then you will be up on it's effects, you may want to get a 2nd opinion, that should help. As far as concealing your condition(s), do not, NOT, cover anymore up if you have any.
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I served in a reserve unit where my Master Cheif had a heart murmur. It's a non issue if you have no health problems during your hitch.
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A heart murmur or often called PVCs (pre-ventricular contractions) are very normal. I have one, served 22 years, never had an issue. If the doctor who found it said, "No big deal", then unless you are a qualified medical professional, you have to take his/her advice. You are fine. Don't lie anymore.
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If they weren't going to look at medical records they will now. My guess is since a cardiologist looked at you and cleared you, you are still in. In the future you might want to check with your recruiter before putting yourself on blast for committing fraud/perjury. The only thing that saves you from a possible criminal charge is materiality. As it appears you did not deprive MEPs of the chance to evaluate your condition it appears you did not lie about a material matter. If you future NCO and or commander is reading this I fully expect them to view you as a liar until proven otherwise which is a shitty label to have every time you get a new NCO or new Commanding officer.
Next on another matter. I have seen a solider fall out of a run suffering from a heart attack at the ripe old age of 20. He lived thankfully but it turns out he lied to MEPS about a heart condition. I know MEPS is a pain in the ass but seriously the screening is there to make sure the military doesn't kill you. You do not want to fall out of a run to wake up in a hospital to find out you will be chaptered out and your life expectancy has been reduced by 20 years because you were doing things you shouldn't have on a bum ticker.
Next on another matter. I have seen a solider fall out of a run suffering from a heart attack at the ripe old age of 20. He lived thankfully but it turns out he lied to MEPS about a heart condition. I know MEPS is a pain in the ass but seriously the screening is there to make sure the military doesn't kill you. You do not want to fall out of a run to wake up in a hospital to find out you will be chaptered out and your life expectancy has been reduced by 20 years because you were doing things you shouldn't have on a bum ticker.
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They will now. Great job in publically admitting you lied on an official document that could get you kicked out of the military.
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Your not the sharpest Tool in the shed, but if you pass your current testing than your Doctor was right to say it would be ok. Don't lie when you enter as someone may count on you some day and you won't be able to produce because you lied. Just be honest if you do get in.
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When you were six years old? How would they find your pediatric medical records? You should not have lied. In 1990 a recruit was taken away during week 11 or 12. He lied too. They saw issues with his jaw during a dental X-Ray. He was gone. Days before graduation.
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My Dr said that I may have a heart murmur when I was younger and it was cchecked at my physical before and after I entered bootcamp. All good
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