FROM IEP to ARMY & SERVING w/ AUTISM | CRACKING the ARMY’s MEDICAL WAIVER CODE

[@randimiller248]

Here as an Army Reserve/Active Duty Recruiter. I take on everything. I’m in Texas- only state with Hazelwood Act for additional college. Hit Me UP!!

[@Weinertroner]

Currently submitted my RE-code 3 waiver request to my recruiter but asd is on my record. Never was placed in a special system in school and only saw a doc when I was 9. I got out in 2020 from active duty because of x ray misidentification but not because of mild asd. Would I still need to do a DOD doc test since i never had issues past my 14th birthday or would I be placed in that system?

[@intelligencehistory6506]

Would you be able to take someone on in NY? Not sure how reserve recruiting works with virtual meetings and such

[@trentortiz7347]

What would be the best way to get in contact with you?

[@CS-ww3bs]

Wow I never knew this kind of thing was possible. Good for them!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@blueraven7273]

I was diagnosed with autism at 2. I did 4 years in the Army. All I had to do was not tell them. Also honestly, there are plenty of old timers I knew that were clearly on the spectrum but not diagnosed because they enlisted before milder forms of autism became commonly known in the early 90s.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Can’t hide it anymore. DOD invested in MHS Genesis, which allows them to scrub your electronic medical records uploaded into the HIE Database. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@blueraven7273]

​@@TEAMSWARTZThank you, I appreciate it. I just hope my words make a difference for the military to at least take a 2nd look at applicants with high functioning autism. Probably won't for a lot of them, at least any time soon. However, thank you again. Stay well!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@ My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@donaldcampbell7608]

I just got past meps, they go so damn deep into your information. Got a friggin peanut allergy same with my Buddie (Both of us had been eating peanuts earlier that day, and last week) even told them I ate them a few days earlier.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yeah… welcome to Recruiting lol Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Cbandzmotion]

hey I’m going to enlist soon could you we trade contacts info for stripes buddies program?

[@FlyingEagle41]

I graduated high school in special education, I still have autism with a learning disability. I probably couldn't join but I always wanted to serve since I was a teenager.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Do you still require accommodations for things? I’m sorry if you can’t… Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@FlyingEagle41]

@TEAMSWARTZ Well I'm a slow at learnings things so that wouldn't be a good thing if I'm going through military training. I probably would need more accommodations. I'm 35 now so I'm not going to even try to join the service cause with my disability, there would be too many hoops and red tape to get past to join. Thanks for replying back to me and thank you for your service. Plus I couldn't pass the asvab cause I took the short version at a recruiting office and I didn't pass so I just gave up on it when I was 17.

[@GalacticSuperNova5]

I was diagnosed 3 or 4 months after I turned 15. My Autism is very mild so I might be waiverable I am reducing dependence on my IEP. As I have 2 years left till I graduate I am preparing for the Navy but I have hope, and I wont fall without a fight.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You got this! Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@rollandmarksteacheshistory1408]

Finally a real video

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol… Did you miss last weeks real video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKGUoH-eebCbercsi=k-CtIqEmn7NLdYve Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Gigrunt887]

Hi i have a question i thought about being in the airforce but i know so many people in the us army and i was wondering i have adhd and anxiety im 16 i plan on going off my meds after high school so i have to wait 3 years until i can even qualify for a waiver some people said to lie but i heard if i lie i could get a dishonorable charge and i want to serve honorably if you have any tips for the army meps i would really appreciate it and thank you for your service god bless

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Anxiety medication: Must be off medication for 6-24mo and remain stable to obtain a medical waiver. US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E MEPS CMO will review your medical records, old and new and determine your minimum waiting period. I’d say try at 6+ months after you get off meds when the time comes. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@Speedshop717]

I went to meps in October with high functioning asd been working on the waiver process been dreaming of enlisting since i was a kid but this diagnosis is making it 10x harder fingers crossed but idk man

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@IsacStopMotion]

Hey, 18 year old here, I've really been looking forward to try to enlists in the Marines but at 16 years old I've been diagnosed for falling on the spectrum but I don't really think I have it thought. Does this same process apply for the Marines too?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@IsacStopMotion in theory should be the same process and expectation… Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@urielloragomez1341]

Here’s in my situation had been diagnose with autism since 6 been special education but in middle school like mid of 6th grade was only in one class rest of period only on math been happening since all way into high school

[@urielloragomez1341]

Like I always go regular classes but in math been going special education only on geometry need help sorry English is not my first language

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hello there and thank you for reaching out! Break down what you mean by help in math specifically?

[@urielloragomez1341]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I can do multiply and division just on they add letter can be confusing

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@urielloragomez1341 Understood. Can you share what kind of accommodations you have or help they provide to you?

[@urielloragomez1341]

@ least math tutor that’s all rest of test not difficult at all I remember long ago i took picat when I was high school got 62 not to bad recently I took online one website got 41 so need improvement

[@kimglass272]

Great Information!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@kimglass272 Thanks a million as always!

[@Reymundo65]

They hand out IEPs like candy now the military is screwed

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Reymundo65 Hello there and thank you for reaching out! Many of them are approved if it’s within the context I shared. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@ThePiffle]

I would need 4-5 waivers. Is it even worth trying at that point or has God closed this pathway on my life already?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It’s like Pokimon… Collect them all lol. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Weinertroner]

Back in 2020 i served with mild asd. Never been put in special classes in High school and tried to re-enlist in 2022 because my chest was misdiagnosed and asd came up. Back then my old recruiter didn't submit my paperwork correctly and forced me to see the DOD doc and turned a mole hill into a mountain. Recently I got in touch with one of the few living guys I served with who had the same problem but his recruiter was able to get him his waivers. I met up with him and he told me the only thing I need for my RE-code 3 waiver are my x rays, asthma test, and letter from my high school stating I never took "special" classes. Submitted all of the documents and resources but only have a single question; I out grew my problems before I was 14 and never seen a specialist since 2009, would I still need to see the DOD doc again or do they skip that?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’ll need all documents stated. If not medical records exist for that issue after age 14yro… get your primary doctor to verify that in an all clear letter. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@anthonymontes1500]

THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO!!! YOU ARE A GOD SENT!!!! What about if you have an ELS discharge and you’re DD-214 with an RE 2C and SEP JFC from the Air Force???

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and for the “erroneous entry” discharge is going to depend on the erroneous thing you were discharged for is “waiverable.” Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@anthonymontes1500]

@@TEAMSWARTZ It was for Autism itself and I was NEVER DIAGNOSED IN THE CIVILIAN SECTOR, The Psychologist said I did WITH ZERO PROOF!!!

[@anthonymontes1500]

@@TEAMSWARTZ It was for Autism, Unspecified Communication Disorder and mathematics disorder, and the psychologist who evaluated me untainted ZERO EVIDENCE OF ANY OF THAT.

[@amiahedmondson6320]

Hey, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 or 3 but despite my IEP, I worked my way up from small classes to larger sizes starting in 9th grade eventually making it to an AP class with accommodations. I’m interested in joining one of the musical ensembles in the band, a non-combat role because I’ve always excelled academically as well as music which has been my passion my whole life. I have no intellectual disabilities and I live by myself without a need for a caregiver. I have also never been suspended, written up or expelled not once in high school and didn’t continue my IEP in college and only needed extra time on tests. My overall high school GPA was a 3.3 by the way. Others describe my character as hardworking, tenacious and resilient which allows me to overcome every hurdle I may face. Do you think I might have a chance?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds like you may. Peep the video in its entirety and Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@amiahedmondson6320]

Thx boss! Although I continue to face challenges associated with my diagnosis, I was able to achieve a bachelors degree without an IEP but testing accommodations with the help of early intervention but that was about it. It will be long hard journey but I won’t lose hope just yet!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@amiahedmondson6320 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck!

[@showmeyourdaleel6568]

No IEP in college. Just 504 plans.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You got this! 🙏🏽

[@rednecksniper4715]

I was diagnosed as an adult of mild ASD ‘without accompanying intellectual disorder’ I took some honors classes in high school and went to community college and scored around a 75 on my last asvab if I remember right I took so what’s that mean for me. Also I’m 29

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It means this video is for you… Follow the tips in this video and this one to obtain a medical waiver: US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mlightningh376]

#TeamSwartz!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

🙏🏽

[@darthkillhoon]

Literally everyone in MI

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@travismauger3823]

So with the asvab test no matter what the iep u have there no extra time or read to you. In high school my Iep said read n extra time... if went that extra help

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@travismauger3823 You hand to complete the ASVAB test just like everyone else with no form of assistance, calculator and no extra time. Hope that clarifies… Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@humbertoalanis5302]

Been watching your videos finally close to the weight goal! And I take the ASVAB on the first! Any advice?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You got this! My tips are in this video (WHAT’s THE ASVAB BASED ON? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpC9n2awqLCXhZY) but to give you the actual tips are to choose “#3” if you don’t know the answer or cannot make an educated guess or process of elimination. Pay attention to the count down clock and last 15-30 seconds, for all remaining questions you won’t have time to answer, rapidly choose #3 for them because any question left unattempted will be marked wrong. At least choosing one gives you a 25% of getting it right. Then for paragraph comprehension, read the question, then the paragraph and you quickly realize the answer is in the first couple of sentences. Don’t waste time by reading the remaining paragraph and go straight to the multiple choices and choose the best one BUT be sure to read the answer all the way to the end because it’ll sound correct but the second half of eye answer is wrong. The video has other insights and information but that’s the meat and potatoes… Study from these three videos videos too: ASVAB STUDY TIPS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH_SdqiOet6Wf9k MATH KZbin QUIZ/TUTORIAL: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKO0f3uZiNJoq9U ⚠️Pause the video for each Math Question. If you get it wrong, the teacher in the video will direct you to a linked video in the description that will take the math question you got wrong and deep dive in a tutorial so that you can further understand that type of Math Problem. Study the F out of this video and linked video. Last applicant only studied from this video quiz and the linked videos and went from a 20 to scoring over a 50 on the ASVAB re-test. ARITHMETIC #1-10 PROBLEMS KZbin VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5_Yep9_lN-Yhassi=NrMOSEuZ_ZMryTQ4 ARITHMETIC #11 KZbin VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vSf6qkerlngsksi=nVfq0JFhENGr9Fuh Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Cbandzmotion]

hey I’m going to enlist soon could you we trade contacts info for stripes buddies program?

[@PmoneySkates]

Hey Swartz! got any videos about switching from guard to active duty? I’m interested in switching over I’m in the process of enlisting in the guard but not signed yet I think you might be aware of your recognize me from earlier comments. I feel like even tho I have passed my asvab and havnt even discussed jobs yet now is a good time to make a move if I think of switching I’m supposed to look over the scores Wednesday but I might make the comparison in my mind once I see the opportunity’s available with the guard recruiter

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you haven’t signed a contract, switching now is best. Otherwise, after you contract… you’ll have to follow these steps and tips: GUARD TO ACTIVE DUTY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iml6V_rbusfrM Good luck! Also, checkout this video: ACTIVE DUTY vs GUARD/RESERVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moKTma16idt3mqM

[@Speedshop717]

I put in the application and medical release form earlier in July its been like 4 weeks heard nothing but I got high functioning asd should I just forget about it or try a different branch? Or do meps just take that long on the application and medical release I wanna join the military but its disheartening because im not being told im denied or i need a waiver im not hearing anything

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Speedshop717 our Mei’s can take up to 8 weeks at times or returns it without action and the recruiter is unaware it was denied. We have to get our leadership involved at times to meet with the medical supervisor to look applicant by applicant for updates and figure out why some are taking entirely too long. I had issues up to 4-5mo due to meps staff being ill trained, over worked, low quality staff effort, laziness, etc…

[@Speedshop717]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you I mean I’ll stick with it just sucks not knowing

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Speedshop717 MEPS completely sucks and the bane of my existence lol

[@Speedshop717]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I heard it can be a hassle that and waivers

[@MotoBaja]

Thank you.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You're welcome!Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Catharsis10]

Does this work for the coast guard?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Catharsis10 This will help for all branches in gaining a more favorable consideration for your medical waiver. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@cahmon3y338]

My little brother wants to be a marine he’s on the spectrum but he’s a hard worker and loves our country he’s athletic to he’s just kinda slow and act immature he’s a sophomore in high school most people don’t even know he’s autistic so he gets made fun of a lot so that’s what I’m worried about he looks normal but yeah he’s mentally still a kid so people find him annoying if they don’t know him

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sorry to hear that and it’s sad that people can be mean. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@thebigballofdeath6066]

@@cahmon3y338 sounds like a perfect marine dude

[@lydiabrooks-df6wm]

Hannah was looking for something to do

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@lydiabrooks-df6wm]

@@TEAMSWARTZ what are the toilets like at Basic

[@alabamacrimsontide473]

do you need the original diagnosis?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I instructed everyone within this video to obtain their original medical records in accordance to the guidelines set within this video here: US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E Yes, you do in short and Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@pacifisity]

I THOUGHT MY DISCORD WAS BEING BLOWN UP

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lmaoooo 🤫

[@rollandmarksteacheshistory1408]

Is it the same for service academies as well

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’m not sure what that means… can you help me out with what “service academics” is exactly? I’m not familiar and thank you…

[@rollandmarksteacheshistory1408]

@@TEAMSWARTZ like the military service academies like West point

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@rollandmarksteacheshistory1408 This is for one to join in general and if they otherwise meet the eligibility standards for such programs… they can go anywhere and do whatever they want.

[@rollandmarksteacheshistory1408]

@@TEAMSWARTZ okay thank you 😁

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@rollandmarksteacheshistory1408 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@MrTickless]

You're still replying to comments right?

[@MrTickless]

With a question mark

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@MrTickless Yes I am…

[@MrTickless]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Im 14 and im Mild (im assuming). Am I qualifiable?

[@fromthebamma]

Hey would I need a waiver for having beta thalassemia? I don't experience any symptoms. I just recently happened to see that I had this on one of my medical records.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I would imagine that condition isn’t waiverable after finding out what that is and what it could potentially lead to if it worsens over time. I’m sorry… 😞

[@fromthebamma]

@TEAMSWARTZ sorry i should have said thalassemia trait. Where I'm a carrier but don't experience any symptoms. Im physically fit and been doijg mma and boxikg since i was 18. I'm 32 years old and had the trait since birth

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@fromthebamma That looks better and possibly a waiver can be entertained. I’d double check and get tested again. What will prevent a waive me is if you’re currently anemic. Whether or not on medication with iron pills, etc… If not anemic and never been or been stable without medication of iron, I’d shoot my shot with a medical waiver. Get all old records and updated testing and evaluation expressed within my my medical guide here: US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed!