Should i join the NAVY with my Past Medical History? see details....

Question

So like all the other questions on here about MEPS and Medical history, should i Lie? My Recruiter told me like everyone else, they cant find out about something unless YOU tell them.I was put on ritalin when i was in elemetary and such because of my bad behavior and lack of attenion in school.I also was told i had ADHD and Asthma.My Mom's been recieving indivual -Disabilty checks up to my 18th Birth day(im 18 now) but here's the twist, i wasnt even aware of this ****..I havent been on medication or anything since like 5th grade for the ADHD and Asthma.i've worked at a job for over two year's while attending high.im about to start my senior year of high school with a GPA of 3.33 and im taking Pre-calc and Physics because i maintained an "A" average in Algebra 2 all last year.With all this said im very worried about going to MEPS and be turned down for something i wasnt aware of until now.I've done all the paper work and i just need to make the Appointment and wait to p**s clean.i've also smoked pot for the past 2 years(just quit 2 weeks ago) i've even quit for 6 months before.im 5'8 and weigh 126.Im in shape and looking forward to a challenge during Boot camp.and for all the people who are gunna leave me something saying im a drugie,your an a*****e......thanks , Travis

Answer 1

They won't check your medical history unless you give them a reason to.  I have a friend that was in and out of drug rehab programs from age 14-17.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18, served two combat tours in Iraq as an E-5 and he also had a Top Secret security clearance.  He lied to get in and it worked out for the best.  Sometimes you got to do what you got to do.

Answer 2

It's not "lying" it's simply leaving something you forgot out. If the Asthma doesn't bother you and you don't have it anymore then no problem. If the ADHD is no longer there then don't worry about it. Look, ADHD and ADD are just excuses anyways I think for children who just need to be straightened out and parents ruin you when they take you to the doctor. Now if you are allergic to penicillin, you can state that and they won't DQ you at all okay. And the best way is just to say NO to everything. You may also state whenever you got chicken pox it's not a DQ. Sounds like you're a good kid and smart, so don't worry about it. Go to http://www.mynavyonline.com it's a great forum for support etc.  

Answer 3

do not lie cause they will find out.u need to tell them the truth that is why there r medical doctors there to decide what needs to be done. cause if u lie and then get into boot camp and they find out you will be dicharger for lieing.also if u do any types of dugs that have been ok by a doctor u need to let them know . now if u smoke pot the THC can stay in your system alot longer.also thc can be found in your hair. when they say no drugs they mean it. SO DO NOT LIE AND TELL THEM THE TRUTH. the recruiter have to meet a avg. each month for there unit so if u lie watch out but tellingthem the truth is your best bet .

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