Dealing with diagnosis that I know will hurt my chances.

[JKC@]

I'm 19 and a college student and I plan on becoming a pilot, however I know that I will have trouble getting through meps/flight physical.
I have three things ADHD, Depression, and OCD. I don't believe I suffer from any of these ailments any more but I know that for NAMI a diagnosis of any of those ever is permanently disqualifying. Would it be a good idea to see a doctor/psychologist to test out of the condition. I took meds for probably a combined 5-6 months, I asked for them both times if that's important. these diagnosis were around when I was 17.

 

[JKC@]

The OCD was intrusive thoughts, it wasn't like I was Howard Hughes.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I'm 19 and a college student and I plan on becoming a pilot, however I know that I will have trouble getting through meps/flight physical.
I have three things ADHD, Depression, and OCD. I don't believe I suffer from any of these ailments any more but I know that for NAMI a diagnosis of any of those ever is permanently disqualifying. Would it be a good idea to see a doctor/psychologist to test out of the condition. I took meds for probably a combined 5-6 months, I asked for them both times if that's important. these diagnosis were around when I was 17.

Yes, go see your doctor to see what options you have to ween off medication and end your diagnosis.

If it’s not possible, just note about 77% of Americans aren’t even eligible to serve these days.

 

[wink]

Best to have all your ducks in a row before you go to MEPS. See a doc and tell him what you need. Very important is how long ago you took the meds and for how long, current diagnosis and outlook. Have to say, you are fighting an uphill battle. But if you have the time and money (to see the civie specialists), give it a try. You will never be left wondering what could have been.

 

[JKC@]

I already stopped taking medication. I never bothered about getting a diagnosis revoked, as I never saw the point but I will ask about it.

 

[JKC@]

Best to have all your ducks in a row before you go to MEPS. See a doc and tell him what you need. Very important is how long ago you took the meds and for how long, current diagnosis and outlook. Have to say, you are fighting an uphill battle. But if you have the time and money (to see the civie specialists), give it a try. You will never be left wondering what could have been.

Ya Its probably unlikely, luckily I have pretty good physical health and I have money to see specialists. I told a OSO some of the stuff and they said I should still go ahead but I read standards and it pretty clearly said I wasn't eligible for NAMI due to not enough time passing. They kept telling me they have seen worse stuff go through but skeptical about how much they know about medical side stuff.

 

[Griz882]

Ya Its probably unlikely, luckily I have pretty good physical health and I have money to see specialists. I told a OSO some of the stuff and they said I should still go ahead but I read standards and it pretty clearly said I wasn't eligible for NAMI due to not enough time passing. They kept telling me they have seen worse stuff go through but skeptical about how much they know about medical side stuff.

Check the standards for all of the services. There may be some wiggle room in the AF or Army.

 

[Anthony2000]

I'm 19 and a college student and I plan on becoming a pilot, however I know that I will have trouble getting through meps/flight physical.
I have three things ADHD, Depression, and OCD. I don't believe I suffer from any of these ailments any more but I know that for NAMI a diagnosis of any of those ever is permanently disqualifying. Would it be a good idea to see a doctor/psychologist to test out of the condition. I took meds for probably a combined 5-6 months, I asked for them both times if that's important. these diagnosis were around when I was 17.

In the NAMI guide almost everything will say permanently disqualifying. Next to it you’ll see waiver recommended or waiver not recommended. That’s how you’ll know if you fit the parameters for a waiver. If it’s something that isn’t waiverable also it will say next to it as well.

Get all your paperwork and expect awhile waiting to hear back, and they’ll also request additional testing within the past month if you already haven’t.

So best advice is to go see a doctor have them evaluate you. If you “check out” and “everything is all good and you’re fit for military duty with no restrictions” and the doctor notes that in the present visit. You should be fine as long as there’s “no need for further care”

 

[JKC@]

In the NAMI guide almost everything will say permanently disqualifying. Next to it you’ll see waiver recommended or waiver not recommended. That’s how you’ll know if you fit the parameters for a waiver. If it’s something that isn’t waiverable also it will say next to it as well.

Get all your paperwork and expect awhile waiting to hear back, and they’ll also request additional testing within the past month if you already haven’t.

So best advice is to go see a doctor have them evaluate you. If you “check out” and “everything is all good and you’re fit for military duty with no restrictions” and the doctor notes that in the present visit. You should be fine as long as there’s “no need for further care”

Is a psychologist also good? I have one who says she can re evaluate me.

 

[JKC@]

Check the standards for all of the services. There may be some wiggle room in the AF or Army.

really the Air Force? From what I have heard if you aren't Ivan Drago with a PHD you can't get in.

 

[Griz882]

really the Air Force? From what I have heard if you aren't Ivan Drago with a PHD you can't get in.

Please let me be clear…MAYBE they have medical variations. Also, I’ve know quite a few academic rocks who made it through AF flight school and got fast-movers.

 

[JKC@]

Please let me be clear…MAYBE they have medical variations. Also, I’ve know quite a few academic rocks who made it through AF flight school and got fast-movers.

well the more you know. I thought they were all academy cadets.

 

[Anthony2000]

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Is a psychologist also good? I have one who says she can re evaluate me.

Psychologist would probably be the medical personal needed for an evaluation of your mental state. So yes… but I am not a doctor or MEPS/N3M doc.

 

[villo0692]

Just to piggy bag on this thread. The fact that MEPS/N3M clears you, doesn’t mean NAMI at OCS will

 

[JKC@]

Just to piggy bag on this thread. The fact that MEPS/N3M clears you, doesn’t mean NAMI at OCS will

I'm thinking I have a 5% chance probably. I see why but I know myself also and that I'm not a risk. Its frustrating but its better then having something like vision or a tumor.