Posted by lymom3 on October 3, 2006, at 7:24:25 [reposted on October 8, 2006, at 13:45:11 | original URL]
In reply to Re: The day is counting down.... » Rjlockhart, posted by yxibow on October 3, 2006, at 1:01:44
I hate to break your bubble but with your psychiatric history, the military won't take you. Feel free to try it, but I have an 18 year old who is ADHD and we researched it and discarded it.
Below are the guidelines...judge for yourself based on your situation.
ADD/ADHD
ADD/ADHD is disqualifying if the applicant has been treated with ADD/ADHD medication within the previous year and/or they display signs of ADD/ADHD. For applicants with a previous history of ADD/ADHD who have been off medication for more than one year, and they do no demonstrate significant impulsivity or inattention during MEPS processing, the MEPS examining official may find them qualified for military service without submission of a waiver.Records review is still required. Any history of being evaluated or treated for ADD/ADHD must be documented. As a minimum, all treatment (if any) within the previous three years must be submitted to MEPS, in advance, as part of the medical pre-screening. Full medical records are required if the applicant was ever treated for ADD or ADHD with any medication other than Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine, or if there were any additional psychiatric symptoms, such as, but not limited to, depression.
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