Can You Get Into the Military With “Temporary Depression” in Your Past?
Question by Soc2009: Can you get into the military with “temporary depression” in your past?
I am looking into joining the Air Guard specifically. I have had “temporary,” also known as “situational” depression from 2006, for about 6 month duration. I have contacted the doctor and she said she has no objection and will provide required information.
Have you or someone within 1-degree of separation from you, joined the military with a similar past? If so, explain. I AM NOT interested in knowing your opinion or what you “think” is the answer…..I’ve already read enough of that on here and that will not help me.
Best answer:
Answer by HOOAH! It’s an Army Thing
As a former recruiter, I would be happy to let you know what to expect. When you apply, you will be asked about your medical history. Documentation can be your ally.
When you go to the physical at MEPS, they will likely set you up with an appointment to see a psychiatrist for what is known as an “S” consult. Having the records with you will assist the doctor who examines you.
Good luck!
EDIT: Raven says that I must be living in some kind of fantasy. He claims that if you don’t tell, they’ll never find out.
Now, allow me to reiterate what I said. You need to tell. If you don’t, there is a high likelihood that it will be discovered. Right now, Obama, et al., are planning to nationalize health care. This has been in the works for a long time. Under HIPAA (see link below) medical records are allowed to be transferred electronically. There are privacy safeguards that prevent unauthorized access to them. Guess who has nearly unrestricted access to your medical records? Uncle Sam, that’s who. If you conceal a medically significant fact, and the military decides they need to have a peek at your records and then discover a concealed fact, you will have set yourself up for punishment under Article 83, UCMJ – Fraudulent Enlistment. (Not exactly a career building move.)
So, if you decide to follow Raven’s advice, don’t come crying to me (or any Veteran) when you are discharged under other than honorable conditions.
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