A Permanent Disqualification is for a medical condition that is permanent. A surgery, for example, is a permanent condition because it cannot be undone. A surgery doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot serve, it just means MEPS cannot process your 2807-2 without additional information.
What medical conditions will disqualify you from the military?
Medical Conditions That Can Keep You from Joining the Military
- Abdominal Organs and Gastrointestinal System. The following conditions may disqualify you from military service:
- Blood and Blood-Forming Tissue Diseases.
- Dental.
- Ears.
- Hearing.
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders.
- Upper Extremities.
- Lower extremities.
What charges will disqualify you from the army?
Criminal or malicious mischief (less than $500 fine or restitution or confinement). Desecration of the American flag. Desecration of a grave. Domestic battery/violence, not considered Lautenberg Amendment (Note: The Army classifies this as a serious offense, even if charged/convicted as a misdemeanor.
Can you go to jail for lying at MEPS?
Yes. Lying at MEPS is punishable by a $10,000 fine and 5 years in prison. They have signs and posters in multiple locations to remind applicants of that fact.
How do you get disqualified from MEPS?
One way to disqualify at MEPS is to simply fail the ASVAB. This is where many people get disqualified in fact.
Can you be disqualified from the military for scars?
A candidate will be disqualified if he or she has current scars or any other chronic skin disorder of a degree or nature that requires frequent outpatient treatment or hospitalization.
Should I lie about depression at MEPS?
MEPS won’t have access to any medical information except what you’ve told them, but it’s always best to be honest. If you suffered from depression, a piece of advice would be to still look after your mental health. The military, especially Marine Corps infantry, can be stressful.
Is it illegal to lie about medical history?
A lie is an intentionally false statement, but it can differ from patient to patient. Any lie that causes harm to the patient, masks the doctor’s mistakes, covers up medical errors, or disguises fraud, however, is illegal.
