What are my chances of getting undisqualified?

Cassie McGill — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:47:55 -0500

I got disqualified at MEPS today.. first for my heartrate, which is understandable bc I was nevervous. Everything else was fine.. until we did the Duck walk test. then the doctor referred me for a ADHD consult & spine check?! What can I do now?! Do I stand a chance of joining the Army?! What are consolations at MEPS like?!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2018 4:51 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:51:26 -0500

What the hell does a duck walk have to do with ADHD?

If you can get documentation detailing why they disqualified you and then see a civilian doctor to check things out, you may be able to bring documentation that clears you to go. Ultimately it's up to the Docs at MEPS though.

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Mar 9 at 2018 4:55 PM

CPT Enrique M. — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:55:58 -0500

so they are sending you for a consult? or did you get dq'd
big difference between both

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2018 5:05 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:05:13 -0500

Ok- ADHD = med docs and transcripts, sometimes pharmacy records. Depending on how long ago you last took it- should be waiverable.
Spine check- sounds like they are going to send you out to get X-rays to ensure you don’t have scoliosis. That isn’t uncommon.

High BP- usually two BP readings, one day after each other.

If MEPS DQ’s you , it gets sent to the waiver authority and they make the call. Overall I’d say nothing you’ve mentioned is probably a big deal. The biggest hurdle will be the ADHD.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 9 at 2018 5:10 PM

SGT Eric Davis — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:10:13 -0500

Was it a consult or a DQ cause it’s a difference

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 9 at 2018 10:49 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 22:49:38 -0500

It's called a waiver- look at my other answer to you.

Response by SGT Marcus Adams made Mar 22 at 2018 1:37 AM

SGT Marcus Adams — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:37:25 -0400

Consults at MEPS are not too bad. They send you to another clinic to get the issue reexamined. Once they determine that you are a go, everything will work out. You may have 3 or 4 visits back to MEPS once its all done.

Response by 2LT Ronald Reimer made Mar 22 at 2018 4:09 AM

2LT Ronald Reimer — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:09:07 -0400

Consolations? I never got any consolations when I went to MEPS. A few door prizes and I won a raffle, but no consolations. Best of luck. Have you tried the Marines?