Hello, I'm a twenty year old female who was disqualified from the Air Force last year due to migraine problems. My father made the mistake of mentioning it during our discussion with the recruiter. A year after, I've attempted on trying again this time with the doctor's consent that I've been migraine-free for about a year -- but from the looks of things, it won't be likely that I'll be getting that waiver.
Right now, the Military is really my only answer, as there's nothing here for me. My question would be: Is there any chance that the other Military branches would accept me? Preferably the Navy? Thank you in advanced.
2007-05-23 16:21:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Air Force and Navy are looking to downsize, and are looking for excuse to deny waivers.
Migraines would require a waiver. Check out the Army.
BTW.. don't even THINK about withholding the information. your previous attempt at enlisting is on file and it will pop up when you go to another recruiter's office. if you fail to disclose the migraines, they WILL find out about them and you will get a fraudulent discharge.
2007-05-24 02:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how the process works, but it sometimes does take a while to get a waiver. How long have you been waiting? The ironic thing is, once your in the military you can have all kinds of medical problems that don't disqualify you. Such as, migraines. I went in 4 mths ago and then didn't even blink, just prescribed some meds. I don't think migraines should disq you , but thats my opinion. Be adimant with them, and keep bugging them. Good luck. If you can't get Air Force, Navy is another good choice. Hope it works out for you.
2007-05-23 18:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by Sharpie211 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
another poster is correct. all the services (and the coast guard is NOT DoD - but very important) play by the same medical standards for enlistment. the Army runs the MEPS, and what is a DQ from one is a DQ from all. however, i can't help but think there is something more to the story. i wouldn't think a SINGLE episode of 'minor depression' would be a DQ. was this a 'minor episode' that stretched out over 3 years? wouldn't be minor then. if this was a one time visit, no medication was prescribed, i'd be hard pressed to even mention it. so just based on what you have provided, yes, you would be DQ from the AF as well. the AF is the hardest to get in to anyhow, and they are getting smaller, have 70% retention (which will bite some in the behind throigh high year of tenure), and ahve about 7 or 8 people applying for every job, and many of those don't require any waivers at all and a significant portion of them will be turned away becuase there is no room. good luck
2016-03-12 21:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's doubtful. All you can do is contact a recruiter, and proceed from there. I'm not sure if you should join - your migraines may come back with all the stress that you'll be put through, and that's not good for you or your buddies. However, if you are migraine free now, it doesn't hurt to try. I had to fight for 6 months to get my waiver to get in (due to my eyes), but it was worth it.
Good luck to you, though, and I hope you find what you are looking for.
2007-05-23 16:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by Hellur Hallelujer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately all of the defence forses have the same medical criteria for application. When you apply for any of the defence forces, they put together a 'file' for you. So, unfortunately, chances are that if the airforce turned you down, you may experience the same rejection from the others. There are no golden rules about this however.. the only way you can absolutely know for sure is to call the recruitment hotline and ask (13 19 01).
2007-05-23 16:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12months before i enlisted in the Army, i had back surgery. 3 rupstured discs.
Initially, they didnt want to know me, so i appealed basically saying you didnt give me the slightest chance to prove myself etc... i eventually was accepted for an interview after my appeal where I filled out a medical history questionairre, and again stated that i had had back surgery, exactly what it was and that i now suffer no back pain or irregularity whatsoever, i was knocked back again based purely on that.
Again i appealed, this time with 4 forms of supporting documents. Clearance from my surgeon, clearance from a rehab specialist, a reference from my employer saying i was at full duties without complaint, and clearance from physio. it was a long wait to get everything together, but once i had i sent another appeal off to the Chief Medical Officer, with a letter saying how disappointed i am in the defence force in such a time of crisis and need for new recruits that they werent willing to give me the time of day, that i would be more than an asset to them and that they were worse off without me, and i am now 100% fit and healthy - i would not endanger myself or others by applying if i was not physically fit for service. (i think i have a copy of my letter of appeal if you would like it for reference)
You really have to sell yourself, and not give up. tell them you're not going to give up and that you will pester them time and time again until they give you just a glimmer of a chance, then you really need to take the initiative to drive it home.
Good luck with it all. Dont give up!!
2007-05-23 16:33:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a new development in migraine therapy:
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html
(Tell the doc you need to get checked before you go SCUBA diving.)
2007-05-23 18:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋