I have hydrocephalus, a condition that causes cerebral fluid to form in my head, but I am perfectly healthy and havent had any complications since birth. Can I joined one of the Armed Forces? Im currently leaning toward the National Guard, but not sure if I can.
2007-08-21 17:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by St. L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
What is MEPS?
2007-08-21 17:17:45 · update #1
And, yes, I do have a shunt
2007-08-21 19:59:50 · update #2
I don't see it listed as one of the disqualifying conditions in AR 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). But, if you have a retained vascular shunt to control it, that might be disqualifying. BTW, MEPS is the Military Enlistment Processing Station.
2007-08-21 17:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That could be dangerous I am not sure if you could get a waiver for that.
If MEPS allows a waiver then you could get in, but if you get injured any injury will be considered "Condition existing prior to service"
MEPS ( Military Enlistment Processing Station) the last place you go to sign up for the military. That is where you get you physicals and take your test for military service.
2007-08-22 00:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by WCSteel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's never caused a problem it should be okay but they'll have to tell you for sure.
2007-08-22 00:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think not, but you can ask.
2007-08-22 07:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋