Will I be granted a medical waiver?

[bballplayer1174]

I'm trying to join the Marine Corps as a pilot and was wondering what the odds are of being granted a medical waiver. I was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder/social phobia three years ago and went to a psychiatrist for two years and was on the medication Zoloft. I've been off the medication for a year now (with the Dr.s permission) and haven't seen the psychiatrist since then. Do you think I will be granted a waiver? If I don't mention anything about it what are the odds of them finding out?

 

[Air Squire]

I don't know about the waiver.

I definitely wouldn't lie about it 2 years of therepy. And yes, OMITTING it would be as good as lying about it. :icon_tong

oh, and..........

"Have you ever taken any illegal substances?"__________________________YES_[ ]_NO_[X]_

 

[feddoc]

As I am sure many will say.....you won't get a waiver unless you ask. In very general terms, IF you are one year post medication and symptom free, you could qualify for a waiver. I suggest you get that psychiatrist to write a letter for you stating that you are med free and symptom free.

http://www.nomi.med.navy.mil/NAMI/WaiverGuideTopics/pdfs/Waiver Guide - Psychiatry.pdf

The odds are against anyone finding out, but, don't fib on the form...it speaks of your character.

 

[BACONATOR]

"I want to be a Marine Corps officer which is partly defined by honesty, integrity and honor......oh by the way, I'm going to directly lie/omit information to questions on my application for the aforementioned endeavor"


kinda clarifies the situation when you talk it out, no?

And if you had social phobia/anxiety issues, I'd give a LOT of thought as to how you'll respond/adapt to having 4 gunnies in your face yelling....

 

[Cabbage]

Aside from the waiver, you may have problems getting a security clearance. If you require a TS clearance for your job, the investigators will review your medical records for any psychological issues.