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I am trying to join the army?

i am trying to get in the army, but when i went to meps in 98 i got disqualified for failing the hearing test. since then i have gone to college gotten a degree, and gotten my hearing fixed. I have been cleared by the civilian doctors and have all the test results and papers. do you think they will let me in? or do you think they will disqualify me again? I have lost nearly 40 lbs and spent a lot of money on my surgeries. I got a patch over my eardrum, and pass the tests with flying colors. i am going to meps next month and i dont want to be discouratged because of all the hard work i have done to get here. do you think i will get in?


    




Dick Skinner
it's tough to say for sure, without specifics. I'd say you're gonna be just fine. If you can pass the physical NOW is what counts. The past results will be looked at of course. The possibility is always there with a patient that some detail may be relevant. But it's not an automatic that cause ya did'nt pass the last one, that you'll be turned down. If your weight's fine, and the eardrum patch is as durable and functional as a natural eardrum, there's no reason for them to use it against ya. Specially if you've been cleared by civilian doctors. (I'd get a letter from your doc to take to MEPS saying your O.K. It'll carry alot of weight if ya insist on it being inserted into your medical report file.) I'm impressed with your tenacity and detemernation. Dedication like that seems to be in short supply nowadays, and with it you'll do well in the service.


lora
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Thank you for your willingness to serve our country!


justind_000
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It's always worth a try. I can't say for hearing surgery, but I had eye surgery and you can't do certain things in the Army if you've had that done.

If they don't take you in the Army try and Air Force, with a degree, it will be a lot easier to get in. But if nobody takes you, there are other ways to serve your country. You've got my respect for trying.


bored_army_soldier
yep, it should be no problem!


msfyrebyrd
Try for it... don't listen to the recruiters they lie... be careful what job you ask for... with the 4-year degree you could go for warrent officer or OCS but you have to request those, otherwise you would go in as an E-4 (Specialist)... Be strong with the recruiters!!!


aeseiler2
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they should.


michelle a
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Sure you can. You'll just have a hearing profile. They probably wont let you get into anything like artillery though.


sweetfeet
If your hearing is fixed and you meet the requirements of the army, I personally do not see why they would not take you this time.

Good Luck!


roadrunner
yea they'll let you in.but why do you want to go to some weird country and get shot


Wiseguy
why handicap like u want to join the army, stay home and smoke some weed, do u have enough nerve to kill some one?


jordanjd4
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go for it, good luck.


robertonduty
a lot of that will depend on whether the surgery you had is considered "experimental"... believe it or not... RK was considered "experimental" until VERY recently and was not an approved surgery to have.

Whatever you do.... tell the truth... as you are asked the questions. No need to volunteer info that you weren't asked for. I used to tell all of my applicants that I only wanted the truth about everything, that I would deal with any negatives... when it came time for MEPS I would ask if anything has changed since the last time we spoke... then tell the applicant.... "Do NOT develop a MEMORY or a concience... tell me EVERYTHING NOW" Let your recruiter do his job BEFORE you go to MEPS. Remember, they have people there who have ONE job... to get you to change your story... they get paid to do nothing but that.... so you can bet they have had plenty of practice and are quite good at what they do.


mike67333
I think even if you fail you should be let in, heart goes a long way. You are what the military needs. you have what it takes, if you said was true. I think all you need now is to go kick some A$$. whoha!!


openpsychy
yes try


BabyDaddy-U Gone Smell my cologn
You will get in at this time because they dont mind taking bodies. You will most likely be an officer if you have a 4 yr degree.


Lake Lover
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Don't forget to consider all the branches.





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