Is Medical Waiver Required
 

When I was 16 I had headaches that occurred almost daily. I went to a neurologist and had every test possible with no results. The neurologist said that the headaches were likely caused by me being overweight. I was very over weight as a teenager. I have not had another headache since I was 18. The problem is that the neurologist wrote in her "Impressions" on my medical records that she thought I was depressed and had anxiety. Which I did not have. She even made me see a psychologist. I saw the psychologist and he said I did not have anxiety and was not depressed.

I hope I'm not out of line by asking this question on PS.com. I've tried to find out by calling a recruiter but I never get a clear answer.

Did you consult AR40-501? If not you should start there (search button is your friend.) If you have what guidance was provided therein?

Crip

From your question, there are more questions. Are you looking to a military career? In that this is a Special Forces forum, are you looking to enter the pipeline for selection? Do you still have the headaches? In that you really have no clear diagnosis for your headaches, a recruiter will have a hard time giving you a clear answer. Hard to waiver an undiagnosed condition.

Perhaps go back to square one; visit your primary care provider. Get a diagnosis for your headaches, and a treatment plan. Then go to a recruiter to see if your headache diagnosis is something that will allow you to serve in the military.

Headaches are a huge issue. For general medical advice outside of your doctors office, I would suggest starting with an online information source such as Web MD.

I wish you the best.

RF 1

I forgot to mention I am trying to get an 18x contract. I do not get headaches anymore and have not in the past three years. The problem is the depression and anxiety. I was never diagnosed with it but in my medical records the neurologist said in her "Impressions" that she thought I had depression and anxiety. I am worried that I will need a medical waiver and will not be able to get an 18x contract.

Dan M,

Follow Surigicalcric's advice!

BOL

RF 1

Answer Crip's question. Do your homework.

Then let us know, what did the recruiter tell you?

Everyone with an opinion, stand down till that happens.

TR