Posted on Mar 27, 2019
Will a chest wall malformation, nonallergic rhinitis, or airway hyper responsiveness cause me trouble after MEPS?
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Note: I've already been to MEPS and sworn in, and not sure how to go from here on all these new findings.
Ok I'm going to be a bit more detailed after my doctors appointment today. I got an x-ray on my ribs today because I may have pectus carinatum but the DoD states this:
i. Current chest wall malformation, including but not limited to pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum which has been symptomatic, interfered with vigorous physical exertion, has been recommended for surgery, or may interfere with wearing military equipment.
My ribs have never been symptomatic and I can work out/run and swim just fine and have been all my life before I knew this, so is this something I'd just need a doctors note for and not a waiver? I don't want to mess with my ship date by a waiver but by this standards I wouldn't be disqualified anyway.
Another on Nonallergic Rhinitis (which I can't find any standards in the DoD so it must not be disqualifying at all), with my doctor maybe prescribing me Montelukast. Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor where the DoD states:
(2) History of prescription or use of medication (including but not limited to inhaled or oral corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, or any beta agonists) for airway hyper responsiveness after the 13th birthday.
However, it says for airway hyper responsiveness only. I don't have asthma and never have. I'd be taking it for allergies. Is this the same deal? Doctors note and no waiver required? I can always get another prescription but she thinks this one will really help.
Will someone help me out with this? I'm talking to my recruiter tomorrow, but I just want to know a bit ahead of time. Thank you.
Ok I'm going to be a bit more detailed after my doctors appointment today. I got an x-ray on my ribs today because I may have pectus carinatum but the DoD states this:
i. Current chest wall malformation, including but not limited to pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum which has been symptomatic, interfered with vigorous physical exertion, has been recommended for surgery, or may interfere with wearing military equipment.
My ribs have never been symptomatic and I can work out/run and swim just fine and have been all my life before I knew this, so is this something I'd just need a doctors note for and not a waiver? I don't want to mess with my ship date by a waiver but by this standards I wouldn't be disqualified anyway.
Another on Nonallergic Rhinitis (which I can't find any standards in the DoD so it must not be disqualifying at all), with my doctor maybe prescribing me Montelukast. Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor where the DoD states:
(2) History of prescription or use of medication (including but not limited to inhaled or oral corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, or any beta agonists) for airway hyper responsiveness after the 13th birthday.
However, it says for airway hyper responsiveness only. I don't have asthma and never have. I'd be taking it for allergies. Is this the same deal? Doctors note and no waiver required? I can always get another prescription but she thinks this one will really help.
Will someone help me out with this? I'm talking to my recruiter tomorrow, but I just want to know a bit ahead of time. Thank you.
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You've already been to MEPS and sworn in, meaning that you have been medically cleared already. If the physician at MEPS thought that your condition warranted further investigation, then they would have told you and rejected you. Don't go looking for problems that don't exist.
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The thing is, on why I want to say something, is if they look at me in training or something or it causes me problems, and they find it on my civilian medical records which I’ve heard theyll look at it if they want. and they’ll see i didn’t mention it
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PVT (Join to see) that's a whole lot of what if
If you're cleared, go with what you got. The MEPS requested your records and reviewed them. They didn't see any issues. Even with the issues you mention, I don't see why they would be flagged
If you're cleared, go with what you got. The MEPS requested your records and reviewed them. They didn't see any issues. Even with the issues you mention, I don't see why they would be flagged
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I had a P2 because of a chest deformity. It kept me from going airborne but let me in Air Assault.
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Answer A) You've gotten the green light: You're young, motivated, and looking to get into it. You go to Basic, keep your med issues to yourself, and do great things for your country. You graduate. You go to your unit. If it ever becomes an issue, you deal with it then.
Answer B) You've gotten the green light: You're young, scared, and looking to postpone leaving. You're second guessing your decision because the reality of leaving your comfort zone is becoming very real. You go to Basic, bring this med issue up, sit in the broke platoon for several months on the G, and potentially go home with nothing; having wasted your time, your Branch's time, and tax payers dollars. In reality, the medical condition was never actually a problem.
I do not know you; but, we've all been in the same situation. Shipping off to Basic is not a pleasent experience. I've known people who fit into both catagories. Hopefully "Answer A" is what you're looking for. If "Answer B" is more relevant, there is no shame. I hope this helps you take stock of things. Only you know your body and your health. However, I've always been amazed at how far the body can go when it is truely determined.
I do not by any means wish to sound insulting. Please do not interpret my answer as anything other than a respectful and candid response to your question.
Answer B) You've gotten the green light: You're young, scared, and looking to postpone leaving. You're second guessing your decision because the reality of leaving your comfort zone is becoming very real. You go to Basic, bring this med issue up, sit in the broke platoon for several months on the G, and potentially go home with nothing; having wasted your time, your Branch's time, and tax payers dollars. In reality, the medical condition was never actually a problem.
I do not know you; but, we've all been in the same situation. Shipping off to Basic is not a pleasent experience. I've known people who fit into both catagories. Hopefully "Answer A" is what you're looking for. If "Answer B" is more relevant, there is no shame. I hope this helps you take stock of things. Only you know your body and your health. However, I've always been amazed at how far the body can go when it is truely determined.
I do not by any means wish to sound insulting. Please do not interpret my answer as anything other than a respectful and candid response to your question.
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I’m not scared of leaving for basic at all, I want to go. I’m only scared of having this on my records and then them finding it and seeing I didn’t disclose it.
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Perhaps I misunderstood your question.
I am neither a doctor, nor a lawyer. With that being said, I highly doubt that you would be dishonorably discharged, see jail time, or be in any way on the hook for suffering a medical condition. If the doctors have signed off on you; I personally (and I stress personally) feel that you have nothing to worry about.
If you are, however, concerned, you should consult with an applicable licensed professional, i.e. doctor/lawyer, who has experience with this type of issue.
I am neither a doctor, nor a lawyer. With that being said, I highly doubt that you would be dishonorably discharged, see jail time, or be in any way on the hook for suffering a medical condition. If the doctors have signed off on you; I personally (and I stress personally) feel that you have nothing to worry about.
If you are, however, concerned, you should consult with an applicable licensed professional, i.e. doctor/lawyer, who has experience with this type of issue.
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