US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS | ADHD, ADD, DEPRESSION, ASTHMA, SELF HARM, SUICIDE, ETC… 🧭📋

[@kidsilver3884]

AND THIS IS WHY WE LOVE YOU. YOUR ACTUALLY INFORMATIVE WITH ACCURACY!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Man, I truly live for feedback like this. You just made my day! Thank you and I truly appreciate you! I’m going to in this comment!

[@anthonyrodriguez4122]

Wrong time for the military to be picky for recruits.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Always been picky but now there’s measure in place to ensure quality control. But I hear ya! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@anthonyrodriguez4122]

@@TEAMSWARTZ anytime I love your videos alot of great input on all the army. I am an army reservist and I appreciate the respect you give us reservist. Yes we are different in benefits and some guard state benefits are way better then the reserves in some states. But I feel like dod needs to loosen up medical standards. The most applicants I see are asthma and adhd.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@anthonyrodriguez4122 100% and minor Depression from the past should be easier… I think anyway and I appreciate the positive feedback and support. Thank you!

[@SwolShark]

@@anthonyrodriguez4122 have you seen asthma waivers go though at all?

[@SwolShark]

@@TEAMSWARTZhave you seen asthma waivers go through at all for asthma patients with inhalers being given past age 13 but for prevention purposes only? It’s been over a year since I’ve been prescribed anything too, would that help?

[@sorenspiller]

Genuinely the best video I’ve ever seen on the waiver process. I need a waiver for anxiety, depression, and ADD. Went through everything that he mentioned. Just finished that last step I needed of the consultation, and it went well, Meps agreed. Just put through for the waiver, waiting on the results. Edit: My waiver got approved after 1 year and 5 months of waiting. Trust the process, this video actually has more knowledge on the process than most recruiters.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and let me know the outcome! 🙏🏽 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@C0ochieMeat]

An word?

[@sorenspiller]

@@TEAMSWARTZIt got approved! Enlisting as a 17E electromagnetic warfare specialist, shipping out May 7th, for Fort Jackson, SC.

[@sorenspiller]

@@C0ochieMeatIt got approved!

[@johnfawaz313]

⁠@@sorenspillercongrats!! Did you disclose on your application prior to MEPS or did they discover it/did you disclose it at meps? Let me know, thanks!

[@shannongood8996]

Just got a medical waver approved (self-harm), wrote a statement why it was done, how im dealing with life stressors, etc. I leave for BCT, again in nov.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Huge congrats and excellent news! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Did you get that from my video or nah?

[@NaQuiee]

What branch? I’m currently going through this process with the army because of depression/anxiety/SH. I was temporarily disqualified.. I have to get med records, psych records, write a letter and get an evaluation! I’m praying that after I get everything turned it I’ll get approved’

[@sketch7254]

hows it going brotha? working on getting all my papers for my own waiver. (depression/anxiety/SH aswell)@@NaQuiee

[@rvngkyu4402]

omg this comment just gave me so much hope, i have bad self harm scars from 4 years ago, and its been holding me back from joining but reading this just boosted my confidence so much

[@Slickyslothh]

​@@NaQuieehow did it go?

[@AnitaStellium]

This helped me feel better about not ghosting or rejecting the recruiters. I will tell them I watched this and will work on my all clear letters. Thank you so much.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Glad to hear that and Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@matildebermudez5144]

Mom of soldier currently serving, got the call during MEPS that he needed a current up to date PFT, snap… With two weeks away from Xmas, this mom moved mountains to get IT done. Was able to be approved within two weeks and BT within a week of approval…

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Awesome! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and congrats!!!

[@matildebermudez5144]

@@TEAMSWARTZ one thing during the collection of paperwork for MEPS, that was not on any check list that was a bit of a surprise was turning in my husband’s immigration paperwork before he he became a US citizen in the mid-90’s. I was able to scan a PDF to his recruiter, how common is this?

[@kingpytha]

I followed all your advice here and my waiver got approved with no restrictions! Thank you again!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Fantastic! Glad I could help in some small way! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@drorose2225]

Nice.

[@bellaval3959]

Thank you Team Swartz, my medical waiver was approved following your guidance from this exact video… I’m so excited I will be joining very soon!!! I was disqualified at meps with a 3 on my L : Lower Extremities my waiver was approve a week later.. Thank you thank you !!!!!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Motha F’n Lujah! Glad I could help in some small way! Congrats and good luck in training!!

[@Mariescott3380]

Good luck. Make the best of your new military career and try to stay in for as long as you can and don't ETS. I had to get a vision waiver to get in the Army National Guard in 2019 and know how much joining the military meant to me after having to jump through hoops of the medical waiver to get in.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Mariescott3380 Thank you for sharing!

[@kahoaliiaiu7130]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I’m planning to go in the Military myself and I was wondering if you know like about the waivers and my question is when getting this waiver can you get a recommendation by a doctor saying like he has no more seizures and he’s been cured and so my question is can I get a waiver for like medical saying he does not have anymore seizures and he’s been cleared and he’s been doing everything that we told him to do and so can the recommendation letter be okay for the waiver as well

[@RomainCombs]

My waiver got approved as well. Don’t know what the rank determination is.

[@akidono9551]

I went MEPs and I’m greatly discouraged. It took 3 months to pass a drug test. I scored a 67 on the ASVAB and have 75 credits towards my bachelors. I have disqualifications for ADHD and Prozac for depression, something with my hip, and An IEP. I haven’t taken my Prozac or adhd for a year in half. Come may 2024 I wouldn’t have gotten a refill for 24months. I do believe I was misdiagnosed because I stopped using it 2 months after receiving it. It gave me headaches and made me overwhelmed. As for the IEP my mom and counselor kept me on it against my wishes for college assistance. I was A & B grades for a little of sophomore, junior, and Senior year. I went into college unassisted because I truly didn’t feel like I needed it. My hip disqualification literally says it doesn’t affect my running or working out. I’m worried I won’t make it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’ll most likely be told you’ll have to wait until 36mo of completing your latest prescription and the rest of the tips and advice are within the video above. For IEP/504 Plan, obtain those records and I’d def recommend getting a letter from the school and college that you stopped using it, etc… obtain a letter from a former high school teacher, college professor and a current or former supervisor on how you performed, acted, worked, etc… They’ll be your character reference letters providing the Surgeon General at total applicant concept. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@ladyfame1430]

But they will let people who were suicidal from a year ago join that is just insane to me. There’s a huge difference between being depressed and actually trying to take your life that part I will never understand. Keep your head up keep trying don’t give up they need people and if you’re honest sound person, then you deserve to serve if that’s what you want. Praying for you.

[@tutimiranda7263]

did you tell them about your IEP or did they find it

[@akidono9551]

@@tutimiranda7263 they found it. However my process took 6 months. With college credits and letters from my IEP instructor I got it waived. I graduated basic May 16 and I’m currently in AIT.

[@ianrosales57]

This video definitely helped. I am currently going through the medical waiver process. I had depression when I was 16 (im 20 now) was prescribed antidepressants and went to see a psychiatrist. After this video I do have a lot of hope that my waiver will be approved due to the time that has past and good standing I’ve been in for years. Thank you so much #TEAMSWARTZ

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@TheOneTrueClovehitch]

Any luck?

[@ianrosales57]

@@TheOneTrueClovehitch my recruiter literally called me yesterday saying my waiver was approved I leave April 17th!

[@TheOneTrueClovehitch]

@@ianrosales57 hell yeah brother! You’re giving me some hope!

[@pricelessppp]

@@ianrosales57 How was boot camp? I’m sure your in AIT by now? I’m a civilian and was curious.

[@allavante4700]

I passed meps but it’s been almost 24 months I have been off medication that I only took for like 2 months it was a total headache finally relaunching the waiver hoping for the best..updating this I actually ended up joining the navy ship out sept15!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@allavante4700]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you 🙏

[@NyzjuanCheevis]

What was your medication for ?

[@caseykreicar]

Thank you for this video seriously, it was beyond helpful and reading other's comments on this is highly encouraging, this was a really in demand topic that needed to be discussed by what I see in the comments. I went to USCG basic at 27 y/o in hopes to join reserves and made it through 4 weeks before a discharge, I was told I could try to reenlist after a year free of anxiety symptoms. I'm looking into going through the process again in August of this year and contacting an Army recruiter. One thing I'll also add for anyone going, don't underestimate the conditions you will be in there, you will likely get ill with a respiratory infection (everyone including myself did when I went) and it sucks in conjunction with everything else they throw at you at basic. Be physically prepared and memorize as much as possible before you get off that bus. Good luck to everyone with your journey.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Solid advice and thank you for sharing! Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Feel free to keep me posted!

[@akechetasavage7658]

I have very little faith mine will get approved I had an old diagnosis of PTSD no self harm no SI/hospitalization been off meds for 3 years it’s my biggest hurdle I did get a written letter from my new psychologist also saying I don’t qualify for ptsd, depression, or anxiety and that in her opinion I’m more than capable of handling the challenges/stressors of the military. I was processing approved for MEPS and I’m going next week. Ultimately I know meps is there to deny you for whatever they can which honestly worries me the most because this has been what I’ve wanted to do all my life and I’ve worked extremely hard to get to even this point. Update: my waiver was approved

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You should be fine depending on how you do during the MEPS Psych Consult. In addition to the video you just commented beneath, during the consult, have goals and inspiration that you’ll need to express during the interview. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@akechetasavage7658]

@@TEAMSWARTZpsych consult was easy and fast found out next day I got my waiver approved and was cleared medically 😁

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Freakin Lujah! Congrats and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ6UZ32aoNeVe6c

[@mmomanny]

i just went through the entire waiver process for adhd medicine that i took and to get statements from doctors and the adhd testing that had been done to prove if i had it or not. i even had to write a statement saying my side of why i was prescribed the medicine. then i had to send prescription history form the last 3 years that showed i was only prescribed once ever in my life for that one medicine. process sound like alot but in total it was about a month before i got the ok to do my full med exam and this was around the holidays. as long as you send what they ask you will move along smoothly

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah and Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@tech_gear]

@@mmomanny Did you end up getting approved?

[@mmomanny]

@@tech_gear yeah i literally just came back from infantry osut august 1st

[@YouMe-ru6wi]

This was really interesting I was actually reading about the accurate portrayal of basic training in Hollywood movies, then I was reading an article on it, and that ultimately led me to find many videos on KZbin about it. I love learning things, and also what recruits can expect to experience in basic training. I'm not in the military myself, I have thought about joining the army, and I would go in a heartbeat if they would take me. But unfortunately I probably wouldn't qualify for many reasons(I'm 35, I have 1 felony on my record got in trouble over 10 years ago, history of mental illness, and no high school diploma or GED) But anyways thank you for the video good sir you are awesome, and blessings to everyone and thanks to all for your amazing service🥰

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I appreciate your interest but you’re right. Unfortunately, 99.9% of felonies are non-waiverable.

[@Nomadic_stateofmind]

I did everything you suggested for a depression waiver( miss diagnosed) for the Air Force after getting my original waiver denied. And I just got my waiver approved a few weeks ago (after waiting 11 months)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Freakin Lujah!!! Huge congrats and glad it helped!!!

[@princeenki7949]

@Nomadic_stateofmind congrats bro! Army is more lenient I heard, meps at fort Gregg adams in virginia letting in ppl with self harm, suicidal behavior, adhd etc.

[@spook3112]

@@Nomadic_stateofmind how do you get depression on your record changed to a miss diagnosis? Currently trying to join the Air Force with depression on my record from a year ago. I also have a psych evaluation on the 12th

[@spook3112]

@@princeenki7949does the Army hand out more waviers than the Air Force and other branches or do they just accept people in general that have mental disorders?

[@davidthornton9643]

The absolute best channel for anyone looking to enlist

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for that and I appreciate the feedback! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Nirvanist16]

There is a new doctor in Virginia, who reviews medical waivers. This doctor is very picky and a lot of people getting in trouble now

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

In trouble?

[@solomonstello]

Great...

[@GouAndSotsuWereMistakes]

This gives me some hope.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@iamhilarious6884]

you are the absolute bomb sir im trying to get back in the army now this video helped me out a lot

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@angazi1341]

I remember before I went to meps in 1997 I was told to answer all the questions with no, no, never, none … things definitely have changed in 26 years

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hard Facts lol Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@antoniow.6359]

I went to meps a couple months ago and I was very discouraged to discover due to Genesis my past medical history disqualified me to enlist and I require multiple waivers. I was diagnosed with autoimmune disease when I was 12 and been on medications since up to a year ago. Now I’m in the best shape of my life and medication free for a year, I lift heavy weights and run distance races to keep me going strong. I would just hate to go through such a long process with such a long past medical history and still be denied due to it. I’ve been heavily looking into all aspects of the military to see if it would personally be a good fit for my life so I still have tons of research to do still. Please Wish me the best of luck!! 🤞🏾💪🏾

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’d say with updated testing, evaluations from those specialists and obtaining some sort of all clear let you might have a shot. If denied, wait and try after the 2 and 3 yr anniversary of the date you got off medication. Get updated evaluations and testing done at those times to be reconsidered to appeal the medical waiver. Also, after 2yrs you’ll also be required to redo the meps medical exam for testing and medical exams are only good for two years. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E

[@antoniow.6359]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you so much I’m not gonna give up!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@antoniow.6359 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 And I hope you don’t!

[@lpz123]

Did you try going through MEPS again?

[@AirForceKrissy]

Great video! I’m so thankful to have had my waiver approved a couple days ago to enter into the Air Force! I just have to go back and sign my contract and swear in! ✈️🎊

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Congrats and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! That’s what I’m talking about! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@nickcage3703]

It's crazy how many hoops you have to jump through for some of these. That being said, I'm still going to happily jump through every single one of them if it means I can become a marine.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You got this and excellent choice! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@JosephMccuin]

TEAM SWARTZ I commented a while ago about leaving for Basic. I since have graduated and am making my way to become a 42A I plan to become a Human Resource Officer next year!!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Ell Yea!!! Huge congrats and job well done!!! I’m proud of you and stay hungry! Thank you did stocking around and continuing to support me and my channel! Stay blessed!

[@CS-ww3bs]

Awesome as always! I wish this was out when i was seeking my medical waiver, fortunately it got approved!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Congrats and thank you for watching!

[@famicommike9014]

I'm actually trying to join Navy and my MEPS was supposed to get a consultation for me and I missed it because no one told me about it.I've been waiting since July 2023 as I write this . Thank you for this video also!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’m dealing with the same BS with my applicant since early December. SMH 🤬🤣 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@famicommike9014]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you actually because I've been worried about how to answer a few things with the civilian consultation. I don't know why it is like this right now and even some of the MEPS staff and doctors need to chill out too. I'm 36 and definitely not a kid but they take rudeness to new levels.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@famicommike9014 I hear that and it infuriates me that civilians who are wanna be service members or toxic service members or prior service now civilian DOD staff members decide to be rude and treat yall like you’re in Red Phase in BCT. I swear… like these are still civilians and processing to join. I am willing to bet we lose enlistments as a result. They also talk shiiii about certain branches too. Smh I hate MEPS period… lol

[@famicommike9014]

​@@TEAMSWARTZ So an update! I did get approved to join the Navy and I leave in 3 weeks! Thank you for this video!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@famicommike9014 out freakin standing and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@JimmyMarison]

I’m supposed to see my recruiter this Tuesday. After watching this, I’m going to reschedule with him and go retrieve my medical records. I had a hernia surgery almost 8 years ago. It has never slowed me down. I’ve always been in great shape as well as healthy. Really hoping they accept me

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@McLOVIN03]

What happen?

[@niviachilds-english3784]

Did they accept you ?

[@proudcheerdad5220]

I had a surgery many years ago. It's a condition called hyperhydrosis. My hands, armpits, and feet used to sweat a lot. The surgery was simple enough. There are two staples on each side of my chest blocking the sweat glands in my hands and armpits. I'll need a waiver for that. As an unintended side effect of the surgery the rest of my body sweats now. I recently got prescribed a drug that slightly helps. They prescribed me something that helps mentally disabled people to drool less. I'll need a waiver for that too. I could do fine without the medication at boot camp though, people will just probably think to themselves, "wtf??" When they see that it looks like I pissed my pants due to sweating too much. It's embarassing, not disabling. If I'm able to drink water a reasonable amount I think I'll do very well at boot camp. I'm in good shape and workout. Most people never met anyone quite like me... could you possibly tell me if there's anything I can do for these 2 waivers I'll need? And frankly I'll need a few more waivers too... I need this to be approved. My life is a disaster rn.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! I’ve had one of these denied before and hope you don’t have the same experience. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jameswalston9807]

Just got picket fence at MEPs which I think is pretty good considering I'm 34 and not in the best physical shape, now waiting for my hand tattoo waiver approved!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@CS-ww3bs]

I got one too at 34, stoked about that

[@dawort8995]

I went to meps and I passed everything except the genesis. Doctor said I had took adhd medication which means I might’ve had an IEP. I graduated in 2018 and yes I did have an IEP but it wasn’t for accommodations like extra test time or anything. It was simple check in’s to see how I’m doing in class and if there was any changes that needed to be done. Like if I wasn’t going to class or if I was failing a class. I admit I did ditch class a couple of times but from what I’ve experienced a lot of kids did/do that. It doesn’t make it right but it’s common. I own it though and can admit it wasn’t the best decision. That’s all I can remember from my IEPs really I mean it’ll say something’s in there about my past but itll also say how I’ve grown significantly and even graduated with a normal diploma. I turned in all my paper work along with my mangers letter. I didn’t do school because I really don’t know what I want to major in or if I really want to do school again. But I turned in my evaluation stating that adhd Isn’t something that affects my life anymore and that I’ve been off medication for over 6 yrs along with being stable all together. My pharmacy papers along with a letter stating I haven’t received medication from them in over 4 yrs . And my transcripts with my IEP paperwork. I haven’t heard that I’ve been DQ’d and my recruiter says that everything should be fine because I haven’t been on medication in over 6 yrs along with my diploma being a regular HS diploma . He sent my paperwork Thursday/Friday I believe and he says that status is received. I wanted to hear some of your feedback on my matter .. Do you think I have a low or high/mid possibility of joining? I’m 24 btw so I’ve lived some life and I can honestly say I’m not the same person I was when I was highschool/18. I feel I’ve grown even more through the experiences I’ve had while being an adult in this world. I’m also trying to go navy.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It’s possible based on what you’ve shared and can be backed up by your paperwork. If you had good grades reflected on your official high school/college transcripts, zero behavioral issues at the schools Dean Office, updated mental health and behavioral health assessments… you could possibly get an approval for your medical waiver. You’ll need strong character references from teachers, coaches, employers, colleagues, etc… Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@johnfawaz313]

Please update when you hear back.

[@homelessdorito1964]

Ah seems like I’m done for. I wanted to become a pilot originally and had to submit all my records regarding ADHD. I failed the neurophysiological exam for impulsivity and executive set switching and can’t become a pilot unless I wanna pay $2700 out of pocket for a re test. So my back up plan was airforce. Here I am going down the rabbit hole. Unless I can prove I was pretty much undiagnosed for adhd I can already predict I’m DQ’d.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sorry to hear that! That sucks man and hope it all works out! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@paulpaik4467]

I had to go through a consult and got a stamp from the doc, and got rejected by another branch. Hoping the Army is more lenient on vision waivers. No tear in the retina, but a bad eyesight and some mild lattice degeneration. Thanks for the video.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Bilvec]

Hey was your waiver approved?

[@paulpaik4467]

@@Bilvec Hey there, still waiting/.

[@paulpaik4467]

@@Bilvec I just got approved last Thursday.

[@Bilvec]

@@paulpaik4467 dang which MEPS

[@Devin7Eleven]

My waiver was approved!! We are getting my OCS packet together.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Frekain Lujah!!! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and feel free to keep me posted!

[@CL303]

Hi, Swartz ! I want to thank you for your content. It has been incredibly helpful in my enlistment journey. I am currently waiting for my medical waivers to be approved. Thank you and God Bless ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you very much and I appreciate the feedback. And glad I was able to help out in a small way. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@Mariescott3380]

Are you in yet?

[@CL303]

@@Mariescott3380 no. My recruiter had told me mostly likely by November ?

[@Mariescott3380]

@ Claudia Loya. My fingers are crossed for you. Good luck.

[@Mariescott3380]

🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@EmurjBrooks]

Update from my last comment below ! I'm officially Active duty March 27th. If you have any waivers for tattoos , any medications that's shows in genesis ..it's ways around it ! Took me from Thanksgiving until March to officially get back In . It's all about patience and paperwork . So don't give up !

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for sharing and excited you’re good to go now! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@EmurjBrooks]

@@brettm7345 the way around it is just to get a waiver. 🤌🏽 this is the best time to try since recruitment numbers are low and the tattoo policy has changed and laxed up a bit.

[@EmurjBrooks]

@@brettm7345 you just can't apply for a waiver if they deem you need one they will start the process. But I mean just go to meps and pass. If your tattoo isn't visible or they don't notice just go through meps. They didn't notice my hand tats until I mentioned them

[@ReallRemnant]

This really encouraged me. I don’t have any major incidences but there were a couple moments in my life I took some meds for a couple months. I am 28 years old looking to join. I’m going to work on collecting my records and start talking to therapist to get an all clear letters.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds like a master plan ans Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Make sure the Psych Consultation is conducted by a Psychologist… Stay blessed!

[@ReallRemnant]

@@TEAMSWARTZ appreciate the reply as of today I got almost all my records already got an all clear from psychiatrist, and had my first appointment with psychologist going to see her 1 or two more times and she will be giving me my all clear letter 💪🏽

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@ReallRemnant Out Freakin Standing!

[@codywalker5097]

I passed my ASVAB and everything at MEPS. Just waiting on my Moral waiver now. It was a 3rd degree felony expnuged and got my recruiter all the documents he needs

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@r0tten__]

I appreciate this so much, i have self harm scars from 1-2years ago Ive been nervous how to approach it in meps and afterwards.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@yournexxt5125]

I got disqualified for going to the ER for a mild scrotum pain in 2023, on my medical record it says I have a mild condition nothing serious. But meps want me to do a consult and asked if I feel the pain recently (which is a no). So I gave them all my medical record from that day, and I’m suppose to do the consult in a few days. After that I think I’ll be finished. I just hope and pray the Airforce approve me!! 🙏🏽

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sorry to hear that and unfortunately, classic MEPS process. Good luck and feel free to keep me posted and in my opinion, you’ll be fine… even if you need a waiver. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@yournexxt5125]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you so much. I will definitely keep u updated! 🤝

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@yournexxt5125 🙏🏽

[@yournexxt5125]

@@TEAMSWARTZ update: I did the consult today with one of their doctor at meps, Everything’s good so far. They will send up the clearance to the surgeon general. Let’s hope for the BEST!

[@yournexxt5125]

@@TEAMSWARTZ2nd Update: My recruiter just messaged me to tell me my waiver has been approved 🫡

[@holdensurgener440]

Got hit for a light heart murmur the other day at meps the doctors stethoscope broke before he even done the exam told me he heard a light heart murmur dude was easy 70+ years old went to my doctor as soon as I got home and head her listen to my heart she said she didn’t hear a thing at all so now I’m waiting to get a ECG done!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sho yo d be fine. As long as it’s the one that doesn’t potentially kill you, every one of those are approved. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@fasterstrongersharper]

Excellent info! Extremely insightful!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you! This video took me over 25hrs of filming and editing… Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Queen_EIizabeth]

I had depression with self harm, and I was officially off all meds in August. I had a note from my doctor stating that i was on meds, im off now, and stable, no threat to myself, etc. They rejected my waiver and they want 2 years off meds. I expected the 6-12 but 24 months is insane. My recruiter is gonna resubmit all my documents at the half way point, so i'm praying that I'll be able to get the waiver approved this time next year.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’re probably not aware that serving in the U.S. Military can be and will be a stressful environment and at times extremely stressful. If you’re already prone to depression and to the point you’ve self harmed yourself over the type of stress you’re subjected to as a regular civilian… some time has to pass in order for the respective branch of service and DOD/Dept of Defense to feel as comfortable as they can to approve your medical history and consideration for a medical waiver in hopes that your military experience won’t trigger you and push you back into a situation less than ideal and detrimental to your mental health. 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Queen_EIizabeth]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I was aware, I'm just a little ticked that I was supposed to be off all my meds almost 10 months ago which would have put me with less than a year of waiting time before I got a waiver. Do you think I have a shot at getting a waiver request approved by the half way point? Thank you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Queen_EIizabeth You can def try! 🙏🏽

[@mxabradshaw194]

Thanks for the video hoping to get a self harm waiver, these tips were helpful

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@belair6687]

@@mxabradshaw194 Did you get a waiver?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

FUTURE SOLDIER PREPARATORY COURSE | U.S. ARMY kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4DXqa2LnrGceaM DAY AT MEPS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmWvk4SCpb55rsk MHS GENESIS OVERVIEW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uUpKGuib2HhrM MHS GENESIS UPDATE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGLPfnqBa6t_j5I

[@AngelicaGabriellaAllen]

Thank you so much for your video, it was a huge blessing. I will come back and post comments with my updates, God bless you

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Wonderful! Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@AngelicaGabriellaAllen]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thankyou 🙏🏾

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@AngelicaGabriellaAllen My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@cheyanneporter7449]

I go to meps next week 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 thank you for being such a help and inspiration

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I appreciate that and Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@AustinKaylor]

Hey did you pass?

[@cheyanneporter7449]

@@AustinKaylor I had to go a second time but I just signed my contract yesterday

[@ADMECJC]

Thanks for explaining everything in detail , got finished with MEPS and was told by medical that my process was incomplete and need to get more information about my surgery that I’ve had when I was 6 years old , need to regroup and ask for help from relatives in California because it was there I had surgery but currently living in Illinois and need to pin-point and locate the actual hospital smh

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

These are those unfortunate situations where MHS Genesis isn’t as good as what we’d like. Unless it’s you requesting your records, due to HIPAA Laws, they aren’t allowed to give your records out. You’ll have to phone each hospital asking for records under your info and request it through their protocol. If no records are found after finding the correct location, a letter on official letter head from the records dept must give you that letter for MEPS. If this happens, decreases the warm and fuzzy for the MEPS CMO/Surgeon General. I’d get a hand written letter including as many details as possible from mom explaining the injury, surgery and recovery. Also follow the tips for updated evaluations and testing for that injury. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@legoworksstudios1]

Hey, Sgt. Swartz. This was a really informative video. When I was in Army basic training, I had a pulmonary test done for asthma and was discharged. My papers had a re-entry code that if I try to enlist again, I would need a waiver. I had a pulmonary test done prior to joining, but I was told that if I wanted to try again I needed a new test done even though my doctor told me I was clear. I want to know if it's the end of the road for me, or it's possible (if difficult) to come back with more recent results, even if it's for another branch. You're doing awesome work on your channel. I appreciate all the knowledge your giving your audience and I hope to learn even more. Have a nice day.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Follow the guidance in this video and you’ll have a better chance for a favorable outcome. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@random_anon300]

All clear letters. Thanks. Your great.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@isaiah8939]

Going to meps next Tuesday. Had flat foot reconstruction surgery. Got a clearance for it. Wish me luck

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@isaiah8939]

@@TEAMSWARTZ passed meps. Thank you 🙏

[@user-om3ht4if4t]

thanks for the video! I went to MEPS recently for a physical evaluation, currently waiting to hear back for what my next steps are.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@sziyad8965]

almost scrolled past your video, just realized you grew a badass goatee.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha, Thank you and wish I didn’t have to shave it off in June when I get back to the hustle!

[@hanksgarage_]

I just went through the psych waiver process. Meps passed me so now waiver and package is going to NGB.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@xevinatonda1823]

How did it go? Are you in?

[@elviadavis939]

Hey I’m currently going through the same process how long after your consultation did Mel’s approve you to come back

[@JailieneRuiz]

Thank you so much this gives me hope I go to MEPs in the next couple months! I’m so excited but nervous because of my extended mental health background!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad you found it helpful and Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@o6libra]

Eventually they’re going to have to bring back the drafts, now is not the time for them to be too picky with recruiting being low. 🥴 Anywho, great video! 😎👍🏽

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

We have the IRR and no real need for the Draft. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Trekpanther]

Pretty informative to watch. When I tried to join a decade & change ago having depression & medication was communicated to me as a no-go by my recruiter; they said I'd have to be off of it after an year then (not sure if it was different back then) or I'd fail the blood test. Didn't even try to go to MEPs with that news, but always wondered if I pushed it would I have gotten a waiver or something. Although based off this information I probably wouldn't have gotten approved anyway.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sorry to hear that and Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@BabyJoker1704]

I know your video didn't cover it but ive already done tons of research myself and I know im disqualified. At 16 I started going through episodes of psychosis and was diagnosed with schizophrenia not to long after. (I'm 19 now and im nearly two years free from any symptoms) Ever since I was little I wanted to be a Medic or at least service in any way that I could but my brain chemistry decided otherwise, It does hurt but I understand that I would be a bigger liability than help.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Follow these tips because that still falls under mental health. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Glad you’re feeling better!

[@MrWorstNews]

Had a canna card for what I THOUGHT was trouble sleeping. Come to find out doc decided to jot down PTSD somewhere. I don't have PTSD. Think I'll get dq'd? I've already quit, closed out my card, and am testing with my recruiter to create a "Trail of trust".

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I hope everything works out for you in your favor!

[@trafficcontrol2420]

Best practice: if you want to join the military never go to the doctor 😢 because it will all be used against you.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Unfortunate hard facts… Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@JosephWhidby]

I’m 17 and want to join when I graduate in 2025 but I had gotten prescribed anti depressants bc I got depressed when I broke my back. If I go through 15 months without treatment and be honest on why I was depressed which is bc I broke my back rodeoing and lost rodeo. It stopped when I was able to get out of the house and start doing stuff again such as hiking and hunting and being able to go fishing again, as well as being able to help around the house again and the list goes on and on . Guitar and hiking as well as regular excerise helped me feel better and finding God as well and helping others out. My support system is my some of my co workers and my dad as well as some friends and my coping mechanisms are playing guitar hiking in the country behind my house with my dog. Do you think I will be approved, I hope I am my grandpa and great grandpa and great great grandpa were marines my cousin is in Marsoc as a dog handler and I’m part native America so my ancestors were always warriors. So it would mean the whole world to me to be accepted

[@JosephWhidby]

I also forgot to mention my other coping mechanisms and support is reading books and learning history of the world and guitar

[@JosephWhidby]

I should also note it was a test run for 3 weeks

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds to me like you’re a good candidate for a waiver and ultimately it’s up to your overall records and ability to get an all clear. This video will def help for sure! Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@JosephWhidby]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you sir it means a lot I wrote my applicant statement with my English teachers help just waiting for March when I turn 18 to get records and sign up your video was very helpful

[@MontyisLune]

Hey, SGT. I recently put my applicant statement in for my waiver. It included all my medical documents of recent, clearing letter, and even mentioned other things as proactively going to the gym and working out at home. I was discharged with low grade osteopenia during BCT and was told I could go back in. Today, my waiver got denied because it still shows I have low grade osteopenia on genesis. I’m not really sure on what to do for my next steps. My recruiter told me there wasn’t much he could do and apologized for wasting my time. Is it worth trying a different recruiter and seeing if they’ll be able to help more than my previous recruiter? Or do you think it’ll be better to try a different branch than ARMY to see if results with change?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I don’t care what Genesis shows. You have to get updated tests/evaluations proving you no longer have that issue. Once cleared, then I’d appeal that waiver denial and attempt again. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@isaiahdavis6643]

Got a letter a couple days ago from MEPS saying that my asthma is disqualifying I’m trying to join the Air Force. My Asthma was only moderate never severe and I never had to go to the ER or had any asthma attacks only light wheezing or coughing I only experienced this from about 8 years old to 11 years old since then I’ve never had another incident I played basketball all throughout high school with no issues and went to several basketball camps with no issues with my asthma in 2021 before I became an adult my primary care physician dropped all of my meds for my asthma like my inhaler and such so hopefully my waiver will be approved 🤔

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds like you’ll receive a favorable outcome. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@SkiMaskWithAnAccent]

What’s up Team Swartz, so I got a odd one. My mother was very abusive and she got real violent so I called the cops which turned into my mom saying I was crazy and on drugs (which was later proven false by the hospital drug tests), which in turn made the cops take me to the hospital. My mom tried putting me in a mental hospital for intoxication but they wouldn’t because my tests came back negative so she told them I was planning to kill myself which they took serious. After going to the mental facility they told me I wasn’t crazy or suicidal and needed to go home. Once I was discharged I started staying with my dad and all my depression and anxiety went away and I’ve never had symptoms. (Btw I’ve never been suicidal or self harmed). Also I got put on antidepressants around September of 2022 and my prescription was cancelled around June of 2023. What are my odds? Also I went to a military school for high school and was in JROTC just wondering if that helps my case at all

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I feel when the appropriate time goes by you can apply and expect a favorable decision in your medical waiver. Follow my tips here in this video: US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E Now, currently, depending on your records, severity and all documentation, applicant statement and updated evaluations, you should be good to go but keep in mind, MEPS may tell you that you’ll have to be off medication for 2-3yrs. Have your recruiter submit a complex prescreen after you follow my tips. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@tammycole5323]

I'm praying my three medical waivers will get approved. I hope they get approved.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jordanjohnson7791]

Team swartz rocks! Thanks for fresh content sir. Lewis the legend. Some say you can still hear him in the dead of night. Thanks for your service , in all seriousness. I cant wait to join the NG in West Virginia

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lmaoooo Thank you! I appreciate you and best wishes!

[@macmatt9417]

Answer all my questions for add waver I should be 100% alright thank you for the advice answered all my questions an now I know what needs to be done ahead of time. Appreciate it

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@storidavis3305]

This was extremely helpful, I do have a few questions for you. May of 2022 I got the Nexplanon arm implant birth control and had crazy mood swings, I talked to my primary care physician and he diagnosed me with depression and prescribed Zoloft (25mg) in June of 2022. I took the Zoloft for 4 months and the last time I picked up the perscription was November of 2022. I've been off of the medication for over 8 months now and I feel amazing, Ive adjusted to the hormones from the birth control and have no problems whatsoever. I was never suicidal or had any self harm problems, I just never experienced mood swings like that before and didn't think about the possibility of the birth control causing it. Would I be able to pass through MEPS with those records? I have my heart set on the airforce and want to start my journey as soon as I can. I also have another issue, In march of this year I had some sort of illness and was congested and coughing for about a month and a half, did a virtual visit with my physicians assistant and he prescribed me an inhaler, I have medical notes from my doctor stating "upper respiratory infection has resolved, was given an inhaler and has not used need the medication." Would I need a waiver for that as well? I was never diagnosed with asthma or anything of that sort. Sorry for the long comment and multiple questions I just can't find a direct answer on google. I take my ASVAB on Tuesday and will see my recruiter so I will also talk to him about it, I just know that some recruiters don't want to put in the work to get all of the waivers that are needed.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’m not concerned with the upper respiratory infection. If it’s been more than 6mo since you’ve been cleared of and stopped medication, then follow the guidance within the video and see if an approved medical waiver can be entertained now. If not, try again at one year and if not, try again at 2yr mark. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@JT-qe5ym]

Thanks for your time and hardwork giving clear direction, instructions and advice. I have always had a strong desire to join the military but chose the Law Enforcement career. I have 2 four year college degrees. Now about to retire after 25 years and found on the army career website and engineering officer position for direct commission up to age 51, without waiver(I am 48). I did have a bicep surgery due on duty crash years ago but released to full duty without restriction. Also have slight elevated blood pressure due job, I am fit and pass our physical standards without problems. Any suggestions to get a good look a this position as this would be my last chance.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’m not aware of any engineering direct commission option for over 34yro. That’s the first to me and did you confirm that with an active duty officer strength manager or something? As for the medical stuff, all my best tips are in my video you commented beneath. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Chanelsduds33]

Hey! Thanks for the video, just to be clear they run your medical records after your meps physical? Or before?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Before and during your medical exam. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@lpz123]

With something like mhs genesis, I’m doubting the capabilities of the military. I just got denied at Meps and they wouldn’t even tell me why. I passed the Asvab with an 87 and I even passed the EDPT. Honestly the experience really sucks. I’ve been pushing myself physically to the next level, I can pass Boot camp right now. I want to serve but I’m being told I can’t. Now I’m second guessing risking my life for the military

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Your recruiter can tell you what your disqualified for. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Lemonlollipop01]

Great video. My son is looking to join the Navy. He is taking a SSRI for anxiety and meds for ADHD. He is talking to his docs about titration and coming off. Will he have to wait 36 months? He is currently working out 5 days a week to get in shape.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It really depends on his history and unique details to hope king he’ll have to be off meds and stable. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@rjm3685]

it’s like they genuinely don’t want you to join

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The waiver process hasn’t changed other than getting streamlined to a faster decision once submitted. The biggest friction point and process that takes the longest is MEPS processing. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Coffeetime1991]

I messed up my future with the military by going into USMC and regretting it. I didn’t want to ship and they threatened me with jail time if I didn’t show up to bootcamp. I did and unfortunately I told them I was suicidal and was taken to the hospital over the weekend before I was separated. (Medical honorable re:3p)… I regret this wholeheartedly and my mistake was trying to join the army afterwards, I was denied because it was way too much BS and too soon. This was 8 years ago. I was told I’d have to get psych eval and cleared by my doctor. Midway through I gave up because I was trying to buy a house and I did. I’m going to give it one last try because I want to serve my country the right way. This really has been messing with me

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I think if you follow my tips, have a solid applicant statement, you’ll be good to go with a favorable decision on your medical waiver. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Demetriana]

you aren’t alone. i did the same thing but got out during AIT right before graduation in the army… i’m going to the recruiter office tomorrow to see what steps to take. i hope everything goes well for you!

[@Rapfan3471]

@@Demetriana any update?

[@WaldoRod]

@@Demetriana how’d it work out for you?

[@michaelalmanza117]

Hello, I’m 23 years old now, Not meeting a recruiter as of yet. But I’m planning on wanting to enlist in the Marines and want to choose either infantry or like military police. I’m trying so hard on doing a lot of research and things about meps and the whole medical thing. I’m kinda autistic but eventually grew out of it, I got depressed at 17 years and got over it by doing positive activities like Martial arts and exercising. I had to take antibiotics at 14 to almost 15 years old due to have acne breakouts and so forth, I’m not any medication or nothing anymore. I’m wanting to talk to a recruiter soon about getting some waivers for the things and always get super nervous and doubts to ever try hard on wanting to join. I always wanted to join so bad, trying to work hard on doing anything I can to pass and be able to get into the Marines. Wish me luck and thank you for sharing some of the tips in this video.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! In addition to the tips within the above video you commented beneath, obtain these records: ✅Updated Autism Evaluation & All Clear Letter ✅1-2hr Psych Consultation from a Psychologist & All Clear Letter as described in video ✅Last 3yrs worth of Prescription history ✅Copy of IEP/504 Plan from High School/College ✅Official High School/College Transcripts ✅ Letter from Deans Office verifying no behavioral or disciplinary issues ✅3x Character References: Teachers, Professor’s, Coach’s, Managers, Supervisors, etc… ✅All other documentation and advice stated within the video. I think you still have a shot and if the USMC says No, go Army. Haha Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@papastein6437]

I am going through the same process right now, I’m 23 and “depressed” was diagnosed stupidly when I was younger and have to go though extra hoops now that I’m looking into the army I’m looking into infantry or military police, I’m going to Meps in 3 weeks for medical and hope I pass

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@papastein6437 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@outtadabl3u474]

@@TEAMSWARTZI def screenshotted this information list ❤

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@outtadabl3u474 Good luck!!!

[@gear4148]

I got disqualified from meps about a week ago for suicidal thoughts in 2022. I had diagnosed depression and anxiety, took general anti-depressants for about three years and did therapy for like four. I got off of the meds four years ago, and the mental illness diagnoses were cleared before I went to meps. I know the army is a little more relaxed on it's mental health restrictions, if I were to enlist in the army do you think I'd get in? Suicidal thoughts was 24 months ago and that's the only mention of it on my record and I'm getting a new psych evaluation in about a week or so.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

These are generally tough waivers to get approved and even more challenging with SI or SA. It wouldn’t be unexpected if MEPS in the end says to wait 36mo from the completion of your last anti-depressants or SI. All my tips, insights and guidance are in this video in which you commented beneath. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@ajadona24]

Thanks bro. I got disqualified today for my right ear hearing, getting a waiver today. Idk what’s gonna happen but i hope they waive it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sorry to hear that! If your other ear is good to go, chances for a medical waiver are good. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@ajadona24]

@@TEAMSWARTZ yes only my right ear, my left ear is perfectly fine, im joining the navy if they don’t approve im gonna try army. Thank you so much

[@readbeard1249]

Hey!! Thank you for all your videos!! I was going to ask something before watching and in the first 3 min you answer lol thank you! I am also waiting for medical waiver !

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@readbeard1249]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Heyyyyy!!! I just got told waiver was approved and i am swearing in on Thursday!!!! Cant know how happy i am

[@Moanalover63]

I have meps on nov 6th and im so nervous about my sh scars, theyre from a long time ago i just hope everything goes well

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’d be nervous too and it’s perfectly normal to feel that way. Follow my tips and Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@bigbreno7]

I just got denied a medical waiver today. I’m crushed, but I’m trying to do anything I can to change it. I went to the Director of Neuroplasic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins a few months ago and he said it shouldn’t be an issue and then my doctor at MEPS was in the neuroplastics field as well and he said it shouldn’t be an issue, I’ll have a waiver in a week or two. Next thing I know I’m getting a call from my recruiter saying they said no and giving me almost no further information. I just don’t get how professionals in the field say I’m good to go and I still get denied. Also, I got a 96 on the ASVAB 133 GT 143 ST, they said it was some of the highest scores they’ve seen, but that means nothing to them now. I think they have there priorities all out of whack. My MEPS roommate had a sexual assault charge and some clear mental health issues and he was in the last steps of joining.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I don’t Lee what your condition was that you were attempting to waiver but try another branch. Like, if you were trying for active duty Army it Reserve, try National Guard. It’s a different Surgeon General. If they deny as well, try other branches until you’ve tried them all. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@bigbreno7]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you, I was born with Craniosynostosis if you’re interested, my skull basically fused prematurely and they had to remake the sutures.

[@NinkaRose]

Thank you for all the info. I’ve wanted to join for a while, although I don’t know if I’d make it in unfortunately. I’m willing to try, and I wanna go coast guard, but they just say I’m permanently disqualified and won’t even try.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad you liked the info! Without knowing your history or issue that they are claiming disqualifies you, I can’t say if you have a chance or not. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@NinkaRose]

@@TEAMSWARTZ it’s just mental health stuff but at this point it’s all almost 10 years old. Thinking about trying navy as I understand the coast guard is more strict since they’re smaller! And I have all of the medical records ready right now.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@NinkaRose ah gotcha… Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Just have to find a recruiter willing to try.

[@Mr.Meerkat95]

Bookmarking the crap out of this!!!! Thanks DS, I’m feeling sooo good about my med waiver journey now! #TeamSwartz!!!! 💪💪🫡🫡

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Awesome! 👆🏼This person is my REAL T.S. MVP for watch my ENTIRE VIDEO!!!! 💯💪🏼🇺🇸 Real Tawk! 😎 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@txeegxyooj4565]

I went to MEPS and passed everything, now I just need Waiver for Schizophrenia, I dont have an illness of mental health I'm not sure why the hospital doctors put that into my records. Maybe because they sent me to a mental clinic but had to stay there for a Month and 2 weeks. They wouldn't let me go back home either and had to stay for their program and i felt like i was a Lab Rat, had to eat their medication or they'll say if i refuse the longer ill be held in the Program. I was wondering if anyone else had Schizophrenia? That needed a Waiver

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Follow the tips in this video for maximum consideration. If you don’t, you don’t stand a chance and will be denied. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Grigdav]

How did it go?

[@hellogoodbye4402]

Thanks for making these helpful videos But since you've mentioned add and adhd, would asd be an issue?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If this is a legit diagnosis… It’s safe to assume that is a permanent disqualifying medical condition but get a stress test done and an updated EKG. Obtain a clearance letter from an actual cardiologist and see what happens… you never know unless you try… Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@alvaroescamilla9065]

Hey Swartz I haven’t found one on your channel but can you do a shaving tutorial

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’ll do one within a month 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@alvaroescamilla9065]

@@TEAMSWARTZ ok thank you very much

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@alvaroescamilla9065 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@drorose2225]

This is hella unfair. I just got diagnosed with A.D.H.D. a few months ago (and i'm 27). I'm appreciating the medication but my main goal overall has always been to join the Coast Guard. So I'm going to have to go a couple years without the medication prior to applying & be symptom free and so on if I hope to get in. I'm wondering if I should reach out to the recruiters office while I'm still on medication and let them know my plans. Also, getting the all-clear letter shouldn't be an issue .. but like I said - I just started on these meds. :(

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’d recommend getting off medication for 6-12mo and then get an updated evaluation to show you no longer have that issue. Then sit down with a Recruiter with all these records and updates. Because it was so short is why I am saying you could try sooner but they may or may not require a 1-3yr waiting period. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@jessicareeves5979]

Thank you for your content! I’m 40 and am trying to join the army reserves. My blood pressure was high at MEPS and I had to go have it taken by my PCP, I was placed on medication and my pressure has come down. The records were sent to the CMO and I am waiting for her response. Will the need for medication preclude my joining? If disqualified, is it possible to get a waiver?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you’re currently on medication, you won’t be able to join. Expect to be denied and be taken off of the medication for 6-8 weeks unless otherwise directed by MEPS. To increase your waiver approval odds, to show stability and not requiring to be medicated, be off meds and stable for 6mo with good readings monthly. Then you’d def get a better result. Please keep me posted! GOOD Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jessicareeves5979]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you so much! Hopefully, I can join by my 41st birthday in September.

[@ChrisChew]

Applied for my medical waiver for ADHD w/o hyperactivity in February of 2023 now coming up on February 2024. All the website says is Waiver under review and have no word if the surgeon general has even looked at it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

One of two three things happened. You were temporarily disqualified with a Return Date of whatever waiting period set by the MEPS CMO before they would accept your medical waiver and never told to you. Or your recruiter doesn’t have the balls or heart to tell you your medical waiver was denied or it was never submitted. Find a new Recruiter if they aren’t being straight up with you or not. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@MasonBell-t2o]

You always give the best advice and it hasn’t failed me yet, I’ve scored an 86 on my ASVAB and had tattoos waived, my final obstacle is MEPS and I was wondering if a long forgotten childhood diagnosis of Autism I found out about recently could be waived. It hinders me in no way and I have zero other ailments and no prescription history, but I read elsewhere it is considered a physical disability and I’m praying to the waiver gods when I follow these steps I’ll be accepted. what do you think of my odds sgt. Swartz have you seen or heard of autism being waived?🙏

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

As long as you weren’t in IEP or anything else, then your waiver should be approved. Especially if you did college unassisted. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@christianochoa7724]

​@@TEAMSWARTZhello I was wondering if I would be ok to join I have a history of depression and went to a psychiatric hospital a couple times when I was younger 18 years old am 22 now can I still join? Should I just not say anything or will they find out

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@christianochoa7724 I cover this within the video and that’s what I recommend for maximum approval odds. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@trilliger]

Not sure about the army but I was literally in at marine corps bootcamp with a guy who quite obviously had autism so you might be fine

[@Trzntxn]

@@trilliger there’s a lot of guys in who are totally on the spectrum/un diagnosed and with that as long as you don’t fail the cognitive tests or other medical exams it’s whatever. Everyone’s a little crazy.

[@lowkey2050]

Thanks for the video👍🏼 But will my charts records from the emergency rooms or doctors visit be the documents your talking about ?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Not sure how you mean but I’m the video I’m pretty specific. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@ginobarber4422]

I used to be on anti depressants about 2 years ago but I haven’t had the same doctor since I stopped taking them what should I do about that. Also you said something about astigmatism, I believe a I have 1 eye with it

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The tips are in the video… Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@killer_taco2469]

Thank you for this amazing video i am currently trying to go army my only question is how does genesis work if you're from another country? I am from the uk and been living in the us for 5 years and have been waiting to join for a long time due to waiting on my green card covid slowed the process of that down greatly but i am so stoked to join

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

MHS GENESIS OVERVIEW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uUpKGuib2HhrM MHS GENESIS UPDATE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGLPfnqBa6t_j5I MHS Genesis only has records in the participating doctors/medical facilities located within the U.S. It doesn’t have any access to other countries medical records and the burden of collecting this foreign records is on the applicant. In other words, unless the doctor/nurse at MEPS identifies something during the medical exam, MEPS won’t know unless you tell them. 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@MB-gd6be]

The question also is "How" do you go about get a medical waiver? In other words, do I see my personal doctor, and pay for what their looking for out of pocket?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Getting the records and evaluations, etc… described within this video. Then your recruiter processes your medical waiver. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@marcelferreiro7800]

Thanks foir the advice, you've mentioned medication for ADHD and anxiety, but what are the army's rules and customs arround therapy?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Policies and rules are forever changing but this video provides the info you’ll need to know to improve your waiver odds. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@itsdashanda5459]

Hey so I have to get a waiver for eczema, how long does it usually take ? I haven’t had issues with it as an adult ! She saw a small flare up on my arm and told me to go to a dermatologist(which I did ) and the dermatologist basically said it’s mild

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I cover that toward the end of the video and be sure to check the chapters too to help you. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@Shrixxu]

Thank you so much for this resource! I’m a senior in high school and I currently have extended time through the college board for anxiety. I only received these accommodations a year ago and prior to them I have had fine grades (around 3.5 GPA). I do not always use these accommodations and they’re only available for the occasion i need them. This is the only form of treatment I’ve received for my disorder. I’m committed to swim D1 in college, and I aspire to join the navy after college. I’m in perfect physical fitness and the only issue on my medical record (to what i know of) is my anxiety. I plan on getting rid of these accommodations for college. What should I do to ensure I pass/get a waiver when the time comes in 4 years?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’ll need a copy of your IEP/504 Plan, Letter from your Deans Office verifying you have no Disciplinary issues in school and obtain Character Reference letters from teachers, coaches, professors, work colleagues, club leaders, etc… Updated evaluations and all clear letters within 6mo of beginning the medical process for the military. I’d recommend 2 semesters with your best grades possible without any accommodations. If getting off accommodations I’d recommend getting that in writing based on XYZ evaluation or assessment that you are recommended to be removed from accommodations and IEP/504 Plan. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@ihamlegend]

Okay. Ive searched the comments and couldnt find anything. Im 28 trying to join the Army. I have a few things that i need waivers for but my recruiter and i are confident theyll get waived. However, one is really tripping me up. I had a gastric sleeve NOT bypass or lapband in 2017. Its been 5 years. My surgeon and PCP have said im cleared for anything the Army can throw at me. Ive heard though that gastric surgery is a PDQ and non waiverable but have only seen it specifiy for the bypass and lapband not the sleeve. Ive only met one other person who joined the National Gaurd with a waiver for this. My recruiter is confident it wont be an issue. But im still worried. Any insight?

[@ihamlegend]

I should add that ive never had diabetes prior or post surgery.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hello there and thank you for reaching out! So this is the updated guidance that is authorized for a waiver: “GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY: Only Laparoscopic Sleeve Surgery is waiverable. If they have the other one were they have a band in there stomach, no waiver authorized unfortunately.” If that’s you, you’re good to go. If not, at this time no waiver authorized but like I always say… Submit it anyway and let the powers at be, decide. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E

[@VGPNUT2006]

Thank you so much for the info. So my son wants to join the Military but was diagnosed with bipolar but is stable with medications no problems. He 17 holds two jobs, even graduating early at 17 because his grades are excellent. Would be eligible for a waiver?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

As described in the video (I believe if I recall correctly) you cannot join the military other than the three medications stated within the video. Bipolar is not a condition that allows that medication for enlistment. Your son unfortunately would not be eligible to join. That would require him to have to wait 12-36mo off medication before MEPS would allow him to conduct the medical exam and recommend a medical waiver. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@paigeburton8995]

I was in the Army for 3 years. I had to get out for a serious family matter under a hardship diacharge re-3 honroable. My question is, Have you ever re-enlisted someone in this situation? I would think I would be automatically DQ but I'm not sure. Thank you for all that you do God bless

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Check my comment on another comment of yours in response to this question. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@danemarshall2681]

Could you please talk about the applying for the military and epilepsy?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Unless it was a freak incident that happened once, preferably with a diagnosed reason to what caused it and off medication and incident free for 5+ years… then you could qualify for like a 50/50 chance approval odd for an approved medical waiver. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼