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Medical History Question

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mark11

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For possible SNA selection when getting medically evaluated do they check medical history for everyone? How far back do they look? Been snooping around here for awhile and I'm finally getting my package together. I'm terrified of being told I'm medically unfit. I was fat and sickly as a child, LOL :D
 
81montedriver

81montedriver

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mark11 said:
For possible SNA selection when getting medically evaluated do they check medical history for everyone? How far back do they look? Been snooping around here for awhile and I'm finally getting my package together. I'm terrified of being told I'm medically unfit. I was fat and sickly as a child, LOL :D
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Yes, as far back as possible, you will never know until you try and you stand a chance as long as you're not a chubster anymore.
 
Brunes

Brunes

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I was born with a major birth defect, had surgery at least once a year from birth to until age 10, was in a bad car accident and had knee surgery in high school.

I got documentation that stated all my prior history was worked out and and during my initial physicals- The docs agreed. I was accepted into the military and the flight program with no waivers whatsoever.

Be completely forthcoming with your medical history. Most things can be worked thru if you own up to them. Omit them and then get found out later....Bad news.

Good luck!!
 
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Staubb00

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Brunes said:
Be completely forthcoming with your medical history. Most things can be worked thru if you own up to them. Omit them and then get found out later....Bad news.

Good luck!!
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Very true! I have a recruiter who told me to leave out my PRK on my history forms when I went down to MEPS last week. Well that didn't happen and I'm going to make a trip to talk to his Lt. Monday!
 
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mark11

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Im worried because they said I had asthma when I was young but my doctor and I agreed I was probably just fat and out of shape, I just hope they come to the same conclusion. Im in fine shape now and have never had to carry an inhaler just precautionary for when I was playing sports. I know that asthma is huge taboo though. That's why I'm freaked.
 
eas7888

eas7888

Looking forward to some P-8 action
pilot
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mark11 said:
Im worried because they said I had asthma when I was young but my doctor and I agreed I was probably just fat and out of shape, I just hope they come to the same conclusion. Im in fine shape now and have never had to carry an inhaler just precautionary for when I was playing sports. I know that asthma is huge taboo though. That's why I'm freaked.
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If possible get a note from your current physician stating that you do not have Asthma, or that it could have been a misdiagnosis. You may be able to take a test to show as much.
 
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mark11

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I'm going to try and get something in writing long before I go to meps. Will these issues affect the selection process or are they exclusive of each other?
 
feddoc

feddoc

Really old guy
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If I were in your position, I would certainly ask my doc for a letter stating that you currently do not have asthma, have not had symtoms since XX and haven't taken meds since XX..
Your situation is not uncommon at all. Most likely they will perform a couple of tests on you. You can read more about those tests by going to the top of this forum (I moved this string to the proper forum page) and look for the waiver guide link. Then go to the respiratory section and look up your condition. Two tests, which you may be able to get done ahead of time, and your waiver should be approved.
 
eas7888

eas7888

Looking forward to some P-8 action
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feddoc said:
If I were in your position, I would certainly ask my doc for a letter stating that you currently do not have asthma, have not had symtoms since XX and haven't taken meds since XX..
Your situation is not uncommon at all. Most likely they will perform a couple of tests on you. You can read more about those tests by going to the top of this forum (I moved this string to the proper forum page) and look for the waiver guide link. Then go to the respiratory section and look up your condition. Two tests, which you may be able to get done ahead of time, and your waiver should be approved.
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I'm glad there's always someone with more knowledge out there than myself! Well done.
 
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mark11

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Music to my ears, I'm glad that there is a procedure for this situation. I haven't found much about it during my search. You know I spent two weeks in afrotc before I mentioned this issue, the next word I got back was where to turn in my gear. I was beginning to think that I was fighting a losing battle. Sorry if I put this in the wrong section by the way.
 
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