Possible to join the military with a missing right big toe? How can I get a waiver?

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(Many questions)...? Amputation to my right big toe happened 4 years ago. Despite the amputation, I can still function the same as I did when I had all ten toes (run, jump, swim, skate, ride bikes, play football, basketball, etc. No problems what so ever).. Although I can function just like every other "normal" person, would this be a problem to join the military?

Some recruiters do not want to deal with me when I present the facts. Who can I contact that may give me a possible chance to be examined? What else can I do to receive a waiver and who can I talk to besides a recruiter?

I have very high hopes of joining the military, and is my biggest goal. Im a bright individual who deserves a chance. If anyone can help me out in any way, I would be most grateful. Thank you for reading this post.

 

[Judith]

I would give up on your desire to join the military if I were you. The recruiters are trained to know who can and can't join; that's their job. They know which conditions the military has established which prevent enlistment. It doesn't matter what your doctor says; he doesn't know the requirements and even if he did it wouldn't matter. Your doctor isn't the one to make the decision.

Since you won't accept rejection, I would suggest that you write your federal Senator. He or she will get a quick response from the military. Who knows, maybe they'll make an exception for you although I doubt it.