WEGL12
VT-28
I have a question about the MEPS physical. What happens to the physical after you go to MEPS? I was told by the doctor and the chief medical officer that I was qualified for service. Is that the final answer or do several other doctors look at it and make a final decision?
The reason I am asking is because I had some trouble with the blood pressure readings. The first reading was 145/75 with a pulse of 88. The blood pressure was taken after I had to follow someone around trying to figure out what I was supposed to do. Basically they didn’t have my medical files right and had me listed as enlisted instead of officer applicant. I had to explain I didn’t need the ASVAB and just need a full physical. Then they didn’t have any of the forms right and were very close to sending me home (so they could straighten things out). But they finally found my documents and corrected all the mistakes which allowed me to complete the physical. I believe my blood pressure was initially high because I was worried they were going to mess my package up/send me home. They also let you have about 10 seconds to sit still before they take the blood pressure. After the first reading I started to get nervous about my blood pressure because I have never had high blood pressure (always around 120/70 and pulse of 70). The second and third readings were 155/90 with pulse of 110 and 150/88 with pulse of 102. After these readings I completed the other parts of the physical and passed everything else. When I had the interview with the doctor I explained the situation and he took my blood pressure. It was 130/65 with pulse of 75 (I think I was still nervous to a point). He said I am good to go and passed me. I went to the chief medical officer (I think this was her title) for the final approval and she said everything was normal and qualified me. I even asked about the three readings that were high. She said they didn’t matter because the final one was below the limits and was the one she was going to use. My question is if anyone else reviews my physical results and makes a final decision? All four readings are on the dd2808 form but the passing one is circled and signed by the doctor. I am just worried that when it is reviewed by a higher up I will get disqualified because I had three readings about the limits. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
The reason I am asking is because I had some trouble with the blood pressure readings. The first reading was 145/75 with a pulse of 88. The blood pressure was taken after I had to follow someone around trying to figure out what I was supposed to do. Basically they didn’t have my medical files right and had me listed as enlisted instead of officer applicant. I had to explain I didn’t need the ASVAB and just need a full physical. Then they didn’t have any of the forms right and were very close to sending me home (so they could straighten things out). But they finally found my documents and corrected all the mistakes which allowed me to complete the physical. I believe my blood pressure was initially high because I was worried they were going to mess my package up/send me home. They also let you have about 10 seconds to sit still before they take the blood pressure. After the first reading I started to get nervous about my blood pressure because I have never had high blood pressure (always around 120/70 and pulse of 70). The second and third readings were 155/90 with pulse of 110 and 150/88 with pulse of 102. After these readings I completed the other parts of the physical and passed everything else. When I had the interview with the doctor I explained the situation and he took my blood pressure. It was 130/65 with pulse of 75 (I think I was still nervous to a point). He said I am good to go and passed me. I went to the chief medical officer (I think this was her title) for the final approval and she said everything was normal and qualified me. I even asked about the three readings that were high. She said they didn’t matter because the final one was below the limits and was the one she was going to use. My question is if anyone else reviews my physical results and makes a final decision? All four readings are on the dd2808 form but the passing one is circled and signed by the doctor. I am just worried that when it is reviewed by a higher up I will get disqualified because I had three readings about the limits. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks