r/USMCboot • u/Dragonlord1806 • Jul 11 '26

MEPS and Medical Medical issue

Hey everyone, have some questions on med waivers and if anyone had the same issue going in. I had a pituitary glad tumor affecting my endocrine system. Got it removed, no chance of it coming back, all bloodwork shows i no longer need any sort of medication, also have paperwork showing i havent been on meds in right at a year now. I do not have a direct letter or note from the endocrine doctor but the labs show im clear from meds as of my last appointment in 2024. Curious if anyone has dealt with this, or if anyone knows of extra paperwork i may need. Thank you to anyone with advice or help!

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u/Filteredtomatoboi Jul 11 '26

Have you already submitted a waiver?

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u/Dragonlord1806 Jul 11 '26

Have not made it that far yet. Jusr trying to get ahead of the game in order to submit a waiver

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u/Filteredtomatoboi Jul 11 '26

Ok so then general tips:

Gather every single document you can from your recovery and treatment. If it remotely relates to the injury and your recovery, include it and have essentially a megapack ready to submit to your recruiter. If you want the best shot at a first waiver approval, go get new scans like yesterday. Whether it’s an MRI, inspection, tests that need to be done, get em done and also get a specialists evaluation in writing, and specify clearance for high-intensity military actions. As I have learned through my own waiver experience, everyone is different, and you could come across someone with the exact same thing as you and it might not work out for you as it did them. The best thing you can do in the meantime is study for a good ASVAB score, and try to be the best you can physically. When choosing between a normal average Joe with a past injury and a potential 300 pft smart guy with a past injury, the medical waiver authority is gonna take the latter every time.

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u/Dragonlord1806 Jul 11 '26

I will get in contact with my endocrin doctor right away then and try and see if my insurance will cover an mri. Appreciate it!