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 Larry Weigel Jr.
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A lie of omission is still a lie and, as such, is not honorable or worthy of a soldier. Now it’s a bit late to wonder or worry since you came forward on a public site so accept whatever befalls upon you.
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MSgt Jason McClish
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Very well could be facing UCMJ action for something (I’m not a lawyer). Fraudulent enlistment comes to mind. You very well may be seeing prison time, if found guilty and depending on what sentences for any crimes would be.
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2LT Platoon Leader
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I went through MEPS in 2020 and from my experience MEPS won’t know. However, later down the line if your past medical condition becomes an issue of being fit and Army finds you falsified your enlistment, there can be serious consequences.
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SrA Hal Nelson
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Like many people I have known, I was also diagnosed with a heart murmur at a young age. No mention was made of having one throughout the rest of my life, including at my USAF physical when I enlisted. And I was an army brat, so I had constant medical check-ups.
My 4th and last year of service I was assigned to a group that flew emergency missions to provide secure communications anywhere they were needed. I had just had a departure physical when I left PACAF, and an incoming exam when I arrived at my new base. Soon after I was sent for a Flight Physical, necessary for my new job..
I was told that I had failed that because I had a heart murmur. I was upset, and asked what my future was, since I needed it to do my job.
I was told by the doctor that I would still be flying, but I would not receive the $50 monthly Flight Pay.
When my enlistment was over a year later, I had my discharge physical and was told I was in fine shape. I asked about my heart, they said "What murmur?'
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SP5 James Elmore
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A heart murmur can be serious business. You could conceivably need a valve replacement. Do you want to risk death being overactive in the military. OTOH, it could be nothing to worry about. You are an adult, time to quit lying. Man up and tell the truth from here on out. Such things can affect your ability to be cleared for classified information. BTW, now you want the taxpayer to pay for your medical condition that existed before you joined and then continue to pay through veterans benefits. If you don't come clean, no other way to say it; you are a thief.
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SPC Daniel Hailstone
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Oh my God. These comments. I guess there are folks out there that have never told a lie in their entire life. Liars. Lmao
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SP5 James Elmore
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A lie of no consequence is just a white lie. A lie that affects the people around you who are relying on you is hardly inconsequential. Then there is the issue of shifting costs to taxpayer for preexisting conditions; that's theft.
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SSgt Ryan Sylvester
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So if you lie in MEPS and military finds out, yeah, they can certainly go back.

That said, you had a murmur. Literally just your heart making a noise as it's pumping away. It's an indicator that there could be a problem, but typically you're showing up with other symptoms for it to actually be a big deal.
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FN Charlie Spivey
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I had just started my Senior Year in High School. Have been back ib session about a month or so and then I get the letter to report for a Preinduction physical. I had Registered for the Draft that summer and was classified as 1 A and Not 1 SH which was a student deferment. We had to go to the Post Office and board a bus and off to an Army Quatermasterbase in the south of town. Flunked the physical, due to High Blood Pressure. We to the Doctoer after that and was then puit into the hospital for tests after that for a week. Nothing found. Put on meds and a no salt low sodium diet (that did not go weel with Charles Chips around). Easter break ('65), I head down to the Federal building where all the Recruiters were. I had intended to follw my dad and 4 uncles into the Navy (one uncle moved to the Army after WWII and retired). The first one I get to is the Coast Guard. Found out it counted as my Military Obligation and I rather liked the Idea of Living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Anyway, I started processing. Got to the Physical and i was like. "here we go." made sure I had taken my meds and off I went. To my surprise I got through the Physical. Got back to school and all that was left was to Graduate, get sworn in and go. That is what I did. Got to basic and lo and behold, ANOTHER physical. Needless to say, I did NOT pack my meds. Figured that was the end and I would be going home. To my surprise I got through them. I never mentioned the High Blood Pressure. The Draft Board never forgot me either, I got another notice while I was in Basic. My Mom forwarded it to me. My Company Commander / D.I. was not pleased. I was told to forget it and that, in his words, "The Coast Guard already owns your ass."
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SN Dale "CG" Veach
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Cats out of the bag now...
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SPC Daniel Killam
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Did you sign an ROI? You were six. Now you just coped to it. Shoulda kept your mouth shut. Delete this. YOU FORGOT BECAUSE YOU WERE SIX. NOW DELETE THIS THREAD.
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