Hi all,
Quick question: Went through MEPS recently, and all went well except that apparently if you are female and have benign ovarian cysts (which is true for a large #, if not most, women), this is potential grounds for disqualification. I've never had any medical issues with them, but the Navy is still requiring me to submit additional medical information so that it can be considered for a waiver.
Is there anything I can do for this besides submit a letter from my Dr. stating that they are benign, common, and shouldn't limit my performance? Even my MEPS dr. said he used to see that all the time in women, but I feel like the military finds just about any reason to DQ these days.
Secondary to that, two follow up inquiries:
(1) If I am not granted a waiver, does this also DQ me from pursuing the reserves in another branch of service?
(2) Say I get them removed, which is a very simple procedure anyway. Could I then reapply or are you PDQd regardless of condition? If I could reapply, how long would I have to wait?
Thank you!
Quick question: Went through MEPS recently, and all went well except that apparently if you are female and have benign ovarian cysts (which is true for a large #, if not most, women), this is potential grounds for disqualification. I've never had any medical issues with them, but the Navy is still requiring me to submit additional medical information so that it can be considered for a waiver.
Is there anything I can do for this besides submit a letter from my Dr. stating that they are benign, common, and shouldn't limit my performance? Even my MEPS dr. said he used to see that all the time in women, but I feel like the military finds just about any reason to DQ these days.
Secondary to that, two follow up inquiries:
(1) If I am not granted a waiver, does this also DQ me from pursuing the reserves in another branch of service?
(2) Say I get them removed, which is a very simple procedure anyway. Could I then reapply or are you PDQd regardless of condition? If I could reapply, how long would I have to wait?
Thank you!