Posted on Jun 30, 2018
Will cold sores (aka non-STD form of herpes) disqualify you from the Marine Corps?
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I know I washed this question before but I'm just rewriting and rewording it to accumulate responses and reach a definitive answer outside of the recruiter's office. Thanks for the help, I hope to serve soon, assuming this doesn't keep me from it. Which would break my heart.
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Cole Onyx There are devices on the market that reduce Herpes manifestions. The one I have has a silver electrode that connects to the affected area via a ‘gel’, you don’t feel anything but several treatments Early On will reduce the symptons of Herpes- aka ‘Cold Sores’.,
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Cole Onyx
Thank you, I'll be sure to look into that, but I am wondering if in your experience, would that disqualify me from the Corps?
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Cole Onyx This is the third post about the same issue. Stop posting. Gather your medical records and talk to a recruiter. Be completely honest on all questions asked and forms filled out.
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html
Medical Conditions That May Prevent You From Joining the Military
These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.
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Cole Onyx - Yes, and the answer is the same. Talk to a recruiter with all of your medical records. Have you looked at the link that I attached? I would say that you should not have a problem, but that is only an opinion. Talking to a recruiter will set you on the path to see if you can join the Marine Corps.
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