DODMERB medical examination. "YES" answered questions.

[Quiskeya]

Hi everyone, I am contemplating to join the US Army BSN STRAP prorgam. The more I learn about military nursing the more I like it. I have already schedule my medical examination/physical and I have a few questions for those of you who have gone through the process. I will list the questions that I should answer "yes" to and please let me know if I have a chance for a waiver or if I might be automatically disqualified.

1- Take meds regularly. (yes, for thyroid benign nodule, my thyroid levels are within normal limits, the endocrinologist have put me on a low dose of synthroid to see if the nodule decreases in size. I have not been diagnosed with hypo or hyperthyoidism)

2- Thyroid problems (yes, as explained above).

3-Ever had deppression/anxiety? Yes, I was hospitalized once for depression. Cognitive therapy and meds helped. Have not had any trouble with deppresion or taken any meds since then. (7 years ago).

4- Have you ever considered/ attempted suicide? yes, 7 years ago. Mentioned above with the depression and hospitalization.

5- Had a change in menstrual pattern? Yes, I had endometriosis in 2004 and had laparoscopy surgery for it.

6- Have been treated for female menstrual disorders such as painful periods or cramps? Yes, as I mentioned above. The endometriosis caused theses symptoms. I have not had any further issues since then.

These are the questions that a yes answer apply to me. I will like to have an idea of what are my chances of qualifying for the pshysical exam and hopefully have a waiver. Some people have mentioned to me to leave certain things unsaid, but that kind of make me fell uneasy since there are medical records outhere of the conditions mentioned above. I don't want to join the military and been dishonorably discharge becuase I lie in my application or I held important information from them. Please give me your imput, thanks.

[Cursed Irishman]

Your questions have already been answered in two other threads; you're not likely to get different answers posting them again. For your reference, I've included the regulation that governs medical fitness to join the military: http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r40_501.pdf

[Napiertj]

Quiskeya, have you contacted a recruiter and asked about how the mental health history would effect your entry into the military? Couldn't hurt to ask them. I know there is history, but maybe you can get a waiver because you are stable. Good luck to you.

Napiertj

[fitRNpic]

You say no to number 3 and 4 if you are serious about joining. It is not recent enough to admit and it will lead to a lot of questions. You only answer yes to things that are CURRENT. If you were treated and the issues have resolved and you no longer seek treatment or medication for it, do NOT put it down. They will ask for documentation or records for the other things you mentioned, so be prepared. Otherwise, if you don't mention it, they will not know and they will not go searching for it either! They will try to scare you and say "we are the government, we know everything and can find out everything. If you lie, we will know" and all sorts of other BS. Don't let them intimidate you. It is all BS and will lead to headaches!

[MammaA]

I answered yes to some questions and had to jump through some hoops to get approval from the surgeon general for the military. So, I'm going to say the same will probably be for you. Just do what they ask and give them all the info they ask for and you should be fine!

Good luck!