Is anyone well versed in medical issues before joining the service?

2018-04-15T01:18:24-04:00

A friend of mine is joining the Army and got cleared to ship to bmt , but left a few things out on his medical history. He had an ulcer flare up when he was 16 (he's 22 now), and hasn't had a problem since, and wasn't diagnosed with any disease. He's worried they'll find a way to find out he had this issue and asked me to see if anyone knew if they could?

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Apr 15 at 2018 1:33 AM

2018-04-15T01:33:42-04:00

If he ever has a flare up during his career, it could lead to them discovering the prior medical issues and discharging him. I am pretty sure this would be a dishonorable discharge for falsifying his enlistment.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Apr 15 at 2018 2:00 AM

2018-04-15T02:00:18-04:00

He needs to contact his recruiter NOW and let him know that he left some things out. It's better to tell them now, than for them to find out on their own later. If his conditions require a waiver he can work on getting those, but if ships and then is kicked out for failing to disclose medical information he will have NO chance of serving.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2018 2:34 AM

2018-04-15T02:34:19-04:00

A1C Private RallyPoint Member Leaving anything out on the medical history can lead to serious trouble later. He needs to fix his medical history now. Just because he has not had a problem since does not mean it will not be a problem later, which could lead to the previous history being uncovered..

Response by Maj John Bell made Apr 15 at 2018 4:23 AM

2018-04-15T04:23:15-04:00

Tell your friend, he's about to make a major mistake. Go see the recruiter and clear up the omissions, early in the morning on the very next day the recruiters office is open.

Response by Daniel Mesioye made Apr 15 at 2018 4:45 AM

2018-04-15T04:45:49-04:00

highly not

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 15 at 2018 7:28 AM

2018-04-15T07:28:54-04:00

Starting a career with a lie is not the way to go. He or she is entering a profession that is based honor and integrity. Medical professionals are able to analyze whether this type of medical history would impede effective military service. Send him back to the recruiting office. Thank you for your service.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2018 11:04 PM

2018-04-15T23:04:25-04:00

No for numerous oportunities while yes means your enlistment stops

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2018 12:22 PM

2018-04-16T12:22:42-04:00

He needs to do the right thing. He already knows what that is. Go tell the recruiter.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2018 7:07 AM

2018-04-17T07:07:28-04:00

Nope. It's protected under Hipaa unless he signs a form letting the military get into his records then whatever he told the Army is what they are gonna go by. If he goes to sick call or anything for it they may ask him permission to access his records but all he has to say is No and they can't do jack about it

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2018 5:11 PM

2018-04-18T17:11:05-04:00

Update: he's told his recruiter and working on getting a waiver! Glad he did the right thing!

Response by A1C Shawn Gutierrez made Apr 19 at 2018 4:37 PM

2018-04-19T16:37:32-04:00

Inform recruiters. And if something happens later involving them. He might get an chapter 5.11 EPTS (existence prior to service) and be discharged.