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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Gentlemen,
During my Sophomore year sports physical I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. My family physician cleared me to play sports throughout high school, the only condition is use of anitbiotics (amoxicillin) if I was to have any surgeries or Dental work done. I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2002, MEPS Doctor cleared me during the physical and the Mitral Valve Prolapse is noted in my Med Recs. I have never had any ill effects due to this condition while playing sports or during my time in the Marines. I even had an EKG done in the Marines by the Navy Doctor and was never limited duty. I was wondering if this would be a disqualifier for Special Forces. I was talking to my local recruiter about getting a prior service 18X contract and informed him of this condition. He used to be a MEPS liaison and he wasn't sure about this either. I go to see the MEPS Doc 20080208. My concern is not that I won't be able to enlist in the Army, but that this will prohibit an 18X contract. I am also worried that my recruiter and MEPS will say yes, but that when they are screening ptotential candidates Med recs for SFAS I will be disqualified and dropped into a regular infantry unit. There is nothing wrong with that, but my goal is to become a QP, and I would hate for the door to be slammed in my face before I even get a chance to do my best at SFAS.
Thank you for you time,
Houston
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