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My question is about prior service - getting back in with a medical issue.
I was in the Army for a few years, and got out in 2013. In 2018, I was diagnosed with a very mild case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). All blood work came back normal, I was only diagnosed because I had cysts and a missing period, therefore I was not required to take any medication for this condition. I lost 50 pounds this year, and all the symptoms are now gone.
My husband is active army, and therefore Tricare paid for me to get this diagnosis. I could tell MEPS that I don’t have PCOS anymore, but I’m sure they’ll be able to see my Tricare medical records and see the diagnosis. I can definitely go to my doctor and get a letter stating that I no longer have any symptoms of PCOS, test results are normal, and I do not require any medication. Will this still disqualify me from getting back in? If not, can I receive a medical waiver for this as prior service?
Thanks for taking the time to read and answer my question. Thank you.
Have you checked to see if they even have any interest in prior service people? I spoke with an army recruiter a number of years ago about enlisting. As soon as he found out I was prior service (army) he said that the army wasn't interested in recruiting prior service folks..
You're only disqualified if "h. Polycystic ovarian syndrome unless no evidence of metabolic complications as specified
by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and American Heart Association Guidelines." from DODI 6130.03
You can not have "your doctor" give you a "written waiver" for your condition. All he can do is send a letter that says your condition appears to have resolved and you had no symptoms for the past year or whatever. The MEPS will decide what they want to do about it, probably send you to an OB GYN to do an exam on you and review your records. You will want to go back into the Army otherwise you have very FEW opportunities to be stationed in the same area.
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