Im about to go to MEPS and i have torn my ACL a couple years ago. my scar from it is not completly visible?
and it isnt affecting me whatsoever anymore. i can get notes from both the person i used to go to for physical therapy and my orthopedic surgeon stating that the problem has disapeared however i dont know weather i should bring this up at MEPS and with my recruiter or if i should just stay quiet. My ACL is not affecting me and is unnoticble how should i proceed
2007-02-20 02:22:49 · 11 answers · asked by Lucky 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
u asked this already but anyways decide how much you want to serve best advice go navy or airforce youll have less of a chance at getting injured
2007-02-21 02:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Failing to disclose anything (physical/medical history, law violations, drug use, dependents, etc) is grounds for criminal prosecution and punitive discharge from the armed forces if it is discovered after you enlist. Remember, you have already signed (and will continue to sign) documents stating that you have disclosed everything.
Now let me lighten up a bit--you probably wouldn't be charged and thrown in jail--but if your prior injury were discovered, you would be asked to leave the military with no benefits...and if there was ever a further injury to your ACL, the military would not support your medical care or therapy financially.
In short, don't go into the service under false pretenses. Let your recruiter know NOW. He/she will be disappointed, but will be grateful that you were honest.
TEACHME
P.S. If your recruiter attempts to convince you not to disclose the condition, REPORT it to the MEPS immediately. It's illegal and you would be the one to burn if your ACL injury was discovered after you were in.
2007-02-20 02:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Teachmepme 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Best piece of advice I can offer is do not hide anything. You shoudl be upfront about the ACL so it can be documented, even if it's been determined to be a non-issue. There is a reason for that. If you do not reveal a previous medical condition and that condition later requires military medical attention you can be discharged for fraudulent enlistment. You do not want that. Just tell them everything.
2007-02-20 02:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by douglas l 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to lie about this. You will have to provide your medical docs and submit a written statement and then show theMEPS doc you have full use of your knee without pain. Lying will get you nowhere. You are asked to get naked for your medical exam so the scare will dime you out anyway. Just make sure you are very assertive that you have zero problems or pain from this injury.
2007-02-20 06:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be honest...You will be tested by doctors for functionality. If you have healed and pass the tests you will be fine. My son recently joined the Marine Corps after having ankle tendon surgery last summer. He passed all the exams after disclosing what he had had done. He also maxed his PFT in boot.
If at any time you lie or fail to disclose your past condition and are discovered your contract could be terminated, you could be discharged under less than honorable conditions.
2007-02-20 05:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them about or you risk problems later. If you lie you could face criminal charges. The Doc's that do your physical will probably see the scar anyway. Bring the names and addresses of your surgeon and physical therapist so they can get those records. They will evaluate your recovery and make a decision.
2007-02-20 04:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by bugs280 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 09:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell the truth. If you plan on joining the military get used to telling the truth. Pro athletes recover from this injury all the time and go on to play incredibly physical games.
2007-02-20 02:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is the BEST policy, unless it involves a matter of National Security (or something similar)
2007-02-20 02:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be honest, or you can be discharged later if it's a problem later & they knew that you concealed it.
2007-02-20 09:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋