SGT Joel Gibson 3472484 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am an OEF combat veteran. At the completion of my active service, I was discharged into the IRR. My first year off active duty, I sought counseling once for severe anxiety and mental distress I was experiencing. I was also prescribed medication that I took maybe 3-4 times. Fast-forward about 4 years, I am about to graduate with my degree in theology and I am looking to potentially entering into the Army Chaplaincy. Will I be disqualified for direct commission since any history of anxiety is a PDQ? Or is there a possibility that I will clear medical because I never had a break in service? I have been IRR the entire time. I can&#39;t seem to find any information that addresses this information directly. Any information would be deeply appreciated!<br /><br />P.S. I am perfectly fine and fit for military service. I loved the Army and the time I spent on active duty. I am hoping to get the opportunity to give back. 2018-03-23T02:22:54-04:00 SGT Joel Gibson 3472484

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am an OEF combat veteran. At the completion of my active service, I was discharged into the IRR. My first year off active duty, I sought counseling once for severe anxiety and mental distress I was experiencing. I was also prescribed medication that I took maybe 3-4 times. Fast-forward about 4 years, I am about to graduate with my degree in theology and I am looking to potentially entering into the Army Chaplaincy. Will I be disqualified for direct commission since any history of anxiety is a PDQ? Or is there a possibility that I will clear medical because I never had a break in service? I have been IRR the entire time. I can&#39;t seem to find any information that addresses this information directly. Any information would be deeply appreciated!<br /><br />P.S. I am perfectly fine and fit for military service. I loved the Army and the time I spent on active duty. I am hoping to get the opportunity to give back.

2018-03-23T02:22:54-04:00 2018-03-23T02:22:54-04:00 CH (CPT) James L. Machado Workman 3474391

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Private message me. I was a Chaplain for 9 years and served in combat and I’m currently a mental health professional. I can give you insight.

2018-03-23T16:42:59-04:00 2018-03-23T16:42:59-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 3474467

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go to MEPS. If they say no, it will be after you have a psych consult and your service declines a waiver. If you don&#39;t go, you may wish you had and wonder what would have happened. The worst they can say is no! However, the answer is always No if you don&#39;t ask the question.

2018-03-23T17:05:40-04:00 2018-03-23T17:05:40-04:00 COL Private RallyPoint Member 3474621

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Really should be a big issue if you self referred and it’s no longer an issue.

2018-03-23T17:43:31-04:00 2018-03-23T17:43:31-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 3730880

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The answer is possibly. They will request that you sign a medical release and a sworn statement saying that if you lie they can fine you up to 180k and imprison you, then request medical records and interview and examine you. AR 40-501 will be the primary medical reference chart 4 enlistment- enrollment being most relevant. If you meet initial criteria they will have a mental health specialist examine you as a consult patient and submit that with your petition to join.

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