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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Yeah I would come clean since you just admitted to a felony on a public military website under your full name.
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The only thing you can do at this point is wait and find out what they say. While you are waiting, look up the definition of integrity.
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Sometimes we are not meant to be what we want to be. Choose the high road for the decision you made to cover up your health condition, then follow the path that takes you out of harm’s way.
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All the rules are there for a reason. If you ever need to file a claim through VA, you'll need to sign a waiver for access to your prior medical records. Even if you aren't assigned to a Combat Arms MOS, or so. Some duties, including PT Test may also yield high risk. We had 1 very (superficially) fit E6 who dedicated his lunch breaks to running PT. One day he had a fatal heart attack during his run! I also later worked out at a corporate gym. We had a serious PT Stud who also 1 day died on the treadmill rumored to have had a preexisting heart condition. I worked not only as a Field Medic, but also trained as an OR Tech. Additionally, I worked at a MEPS as a Health Technician, under our Dr. When such issues are presented, especially if your Dr put it in writing that your murmur isn't serious, you would probably be sent for specialized test to confirm, & authorized a waiver if appropriate. During those days I saw 1 guy admitted regardless of 6 missing toes (didn't impair his ability to walk or run), & 1 who lied about his age, noticably young. The youth was sent for a specialized bone scan which identified his age!
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I wouldnt worry about it, you already signed the dotted line. I would without a doubt take this post off though. This could be used in an investigation if you have to get medically retired and could possibly face charges. Not saying we never lied in active duty, but we didnt admit when or if we did.
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You better get honest and real quick. The papers you signed are federal documents
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Veterans have lied about their age to fight in wars. I don't see as much shame in this as some people might. While they didn't know about your withholding of medical information, MEPS did discover the issue, and scheduled the follow-up with the cardiologist. If you're cleared for service, no harm no foul I say. It should be a lesson learned, though.
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Look you screwed the pooch on this one. Your going online to ask people if you fucked up hoping to hear anyone say no! You think you screwed up? Just think about your actions before you act upon those actions.
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