I've been doing some research into this question and it seems like the answer is no. However, I was wondering if I could get a medical waiver for this condition if it is very mild?
If I'm able to get a doctors note or something like that, would that help the situation?
Thank you in advance for all responses, I really appreciate all your help.
Brutally Honest
No, I'm sorry.
Sarah
Unfortunately any neurological disorder can disqualify you from the military. You could just not mention it if it's not noticeable, but you could still get discharged later on. If you do mention it and it is mild, then what you do is present your medical information to the recruiter and MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) can get a waiver for it, but with cerebral palsy that may be unlikely. To be with the Marines you have to have a pretty flawless medical record, and that's almost the same with the Army. It doesn't hurt to ask a recruiter though, good luck!
Shannon Kramb
I am sorry, but the answer is no. They have really tight rules as far as health issues. You cannot have any kind of disease or condition. Not to mention, if you were to want a waiver from a Dr., It would have to be a military Dr. anyway. Maybe in the future this will change. I certainly hope it does! My source if you are wondering is my husband, who used to be a recruiter. I may be wrong and if you want the truth call a recruiting center, they will tell you.
Hugo
You might be able to fool laypeople but you will never get past the MEPS doctors if you have cerebral palsy. They'll see the tremors and palsy no matter how mild they are. Even if you take medication to control the palsy and tremors, then those drugs might show upon the blood test. And if there are side effects from those drugs, then the doctors will see those. .Sorry.
roberthrussell2003
nope sorry
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