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 ?
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Well if you recently processed and got hit during your physical for the same issue you had as a child then I would say you still have heart issues.
You signed a 2807 which directly authorizes MEPS to pull medical records on your behalf. They hardly ever do that BUT they can. Sounds to me that they scheduled a cardio consult for you through MEPS. If you do get caught lying after you ship out then thats a fraudulent enlistment and you will be held accountable
You signed a 2807 which directly authorizes MEPS to pull medical records on your behalf. They hardly ever do that BUT they can. Sounds to me that they scheduled a cardio consult for you through MEPS. If you do get caught lying after you ship out then thats a fraudulent enlistment and you will be held accountable
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No worries. They don't have the resources, nor the man power to look it up. It's only in confidence in what you tell them. In bootcamp, they have this truth day. Just sit down and shut up, no matter what.
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I remember right before I signed my contract they had us go in one by one to see a civilian. The lady asked us if we had been completely truthful. A heart murmur is a big deal. You need to tell them. You won't be punished if you're honest. But falsely making a statement is very punishable. If you get hurt a basic and they find out you lied. They will medically discharge you. Best case. Worst case you could die. Why risk that? You can serve your county and not be in the military.
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There are consequence in Life. Some good, some not so. When you lie, especially to the Government, not so. But, this probably saved your life. Military Training and Duty is very physically strenuous and mentally stressful. Be Thankful. You live to enjoy another Day.
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I don't know but you're not a very good liar if you'll announce it on a public site where anyone who reads it might turn you in.
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You can outgrow a heart murmur. Check with your doctor and be honest. If MEPS and your doctor can’t find it you are good to go. The truth is the best option in the future and I hope you now realize.
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You haven't signed anything yet, and you haven't been sworn in, so there's nothing to worry about. If you get a waiver everything medically will be documented before you enlist. I was a MEPS liaison for almost 2 years and I seen cases like yours plenty of times. At this point there's nothing that can be done to you, relax and wait on your medical waiver.
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