If anyone has the time to read my responses to the MEPS questions and evaluate? 73 yes/no questions?
1. Asthma, wheezing, or inhaler use – Yes, yes, yes. Very very mild.
2. Dislocated joint, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle or other joint – no
3. Epilepsy, fits, seizures, or convulsions – no
4. Sleepwalking – no
5. Recurrent neck or back pain – no
6. Rheumatic fever – no
7. Foot pain – no
8. A swollen, painful, or dislocated joint or fluid in a joint (knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, etc.) – no
9. Double vision – no
10. Periods of unconsciousness – no
11. Frequent or severe headaches causing loss of time from work or school or taking medication to prevent frequent or severe headaches – no
12. Wear contact lenses (If so, bring your contact lens kit and solution so you can remove your contact when we test your vision at the MEPS; also, if you have a pair of eyeglasses, bring them with you no matter how old they are.) – no
13. Fainting spells or passing out – no
14. Head injury, including skull fracture, resulting in concussion, loss of consciousness, headaches, etc. – no
15. Back surgery – no
16. Seen a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, counselor or other professional for any reason (inpatient or outpatient) including counseling or treatment for school, adjustment, family, marriage or any other problem, to include depression, or treatment for alcohol, drug or substance abuse – no
# 17. Any of the following skin diseases: Eczema – no
# Psoriasis
# Atopic dermatitis
18. Irregular heartbeat, including abnormally rapid or slow heart rates – no
19. Allergic to bee, wasp, or other insect stings (itching/swelling all over and/or get short of breath) – no
20. Heart murmur, valve problem or mitral valve prolapse – no
21. Allergic to wool – no
22. Heart surgery – no
23. Been rejected for military service (temporary or permanent) for medical or other reasons – no
24. Any other heart problems – no
25. High blood pressure – no
26. Discharged from military service for medical reasons – no
27. Ulcer (stomach, duodenum or other part of intestine) – no
28. Received disability compensation for an injury or other medical condition – no
29. Hepatitis (liver infection or inflammation) – no
30. Intestinal obstruction (locked bowels), or any other chronic or recurrent intestinal problem, including small intestine or colon problems, such as Crohn’s disease or colitis – I was once severely constipated, does that count?
31. Detached retina or surgery for a detached retina – no
32. Surgery to remove a portion of the intestine (other than the appendix) – no
33. Any other eye condition, injury or surgery – no
34. Are you over 40? (If so, call the MEPS for information on special requirements for over-40 physicals) – no
35. Gall bladder trouble or gall stones – no
36. Jaundice – no
37. Missing a kidney – no
38. Allergy to common food (milk, bread, eggs, meat, fish or other common food) – no
39. (Females only) Abnormal PAP smear or gynecological problem
40. (Males only) Missing a testicle, testicular implant, or undescended testicle – no
41. Broken bone requiring surgery to repair (with or without pins, plates, screws or other metal fixation devices used in repair) – i fractured the ligaments in my knee in 5th grade, no more issues with my knee.
42. Ruptured or bulging disk in your back or surgery for a ruptured or bulging disk – no
43. Thyroid condition or take medication for your thyroid – no
44. Limitation of motion of any joint, including knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip or other joint – no
45. Drug or alcohol rehab – no
46. Kidney, urinary tract or bladder problems, surgery, stones or other urinary tract problems – no
47. Sugar, protein or blood in urine – no
48. Surgery on a bone or joint (knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, etc.) including Arthroscopy with normal findings – no
49. Taking any medications – no
50. Pain or swelling at the site of an old fracture – no
51. Perforated ear drum or tubes in ear drum(s) – no
52. Anemia – no
53. Ear surgery, to include mastoidectomy or repair of perforated ear drum, hearing loss or need/use a hearing aid – no
54. Night blindness – no
55. Arthritis – no
56. Absence or disturbance of the sense of smell – no
57. Absence or removal of the spleen, or rupture or tear of the spleen without removal – no
58. Anorexia or other eating disorder – no
59. Cracked bone or fracture(s) – the knee thing
60. Bursitis – no
61. Braces (If you wear or are planning on obtaining braces for your teeth, have the orthodontist submit a letter stating that braces will be removed before active duty date; release form and sample format can be found in the Recruiter’s Medical Guide.) – no
62. Loss of finger, toe or part thereof – no
63. Loss of the ability to fully flex (bend) or fully extend a finger, toe or other joint – no
64. Shoulder, knee, or elbow problem (out of place) – no
65. Locking of the knee or other joint – no
66. Giving way of knee or other joint – no
67. Cataracts or surgery for cataracts – no
68. Eye surgery, including