I am 25 years old, hold a Bachelors of Arts, and have been working as a teacher for the past 4 years. I have decided to join the army to serve my country and have dedicated every waking moment of the past 6 months to that end. I did tons of research about what could disqualify me and what can be waived.
I have all my medical records and have gone over them with a fine toothed comb. I was treated for asthma as a kid, last reference to it was when I was 13yrs 2mnths 16days. I was treated for ADHD when in primary school, never took it past year 2000 upon my choice and have had zero problems sense. I have had one broken finger and that is it for bones. I have been diagnosed with bronchitis before, but not chronic and it went away immediately.
My recruiter said that none of that happened and that I shouldn't be penalized for having an over protective mother when it came to ADHD and Asthma (i.e. I didn't have it and it was the fad). I honestly believe I never had either but the forms for MEPS ask if I have ever been treated for it and I have. The recruiter made it sound like EVERY "yes" on the form would keep me 100% out of the army. I want to talk to an honest recruiter for the Army and really see what chances I have. I don't want to lie, but I don't want to penalized because my parents medicated me when there was no need. I want to serve my country with my entire being and defend our way of life. If there are any recruiters that are willing to talk to me I would be greatly appreciative.
I have all my medical records and have gone over them with a fine toothed comb. I was treated for asthma as a kid, last reference to it was when I was 13yrs 2mnths 16days. I was treated for ADHD when in primary school, never took it past year 2000 upon my choice and have had zero problems sense. I have had one broken finger and that is it for bones. I have been diagnosed with bronchitis before, but not chronic and it went away immediately.
My recruiter said that none of that happened and that I shouldn't be penalized for having an over protective mother when it came to ADHD and Asthma (i.e. I didn't have it and it was the fad). I honestly believe I never had either but the forms for MEPS ask if I have ever been treated for it and I have. The recruiter made it sound like EVERY "yes" on the form would keep me 100% out of the army. I want to talk to an honest recruiter for the Army and really see what chances I have. I don't want to lie, but I don't want to penalized because my parents medicated me when there was no need. I want to serve my country with my entire being and defend our way of life. If there are any recruiters that are willing to talk to me I would be greatly appreciative.