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I am thinking about applying for NUPOC or applying for OCS after graduation. However, I heard mixed answers to whether bunions, in particular, are disqualifying. I know that I can try to get a medical waiver, but how likely would it be accepted?
I have bunions on both my feet, and my feet are extremely flat. I wear shoe inserts when I run, but other than that, neither of them have ever bothered me. I run 50-60 miles a week and lift regularly.
I have bunions on both my feet, and my feet are extremely flat. I wear shoe inserts when I run, but other than that, neither of them have ever bothered me. I run 50-60 miles a week and lift regularly.
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Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Potential Recruit
Posted 6 y ago
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I have both of these things and I already served and am about to again. Once you go through meps just don’t point them out. If they ask you if they bother you be honest with them, but it sounds like you’re fine. As long as you have full range of motion and are able to use your feet properly, worse case scenario you get a waiver.
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(Join to see) I had inserts during Basic/OSUT. I just went to sick call after a few weeks when we had an off day of training and asked them for inserts. As long as you get them from the clinic you are authorized to wear them. Make sure they give you a profile that says you need to wear them. Only got them for my boots, not running shoes.
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In the Army flat feet aren’t disqualifying as long as you don’t have other underlying issues. My feet are almost pancake flat and I had no issues when enlisting or during my commissioning physical. All the doctors said was you feet are very flat but structurally sound otherwise.
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It would be up to the doctor at MEPS. I have flat feet but they’ve never caused me any problems and I’ve never had to see a doctor for any foot related issues. I’m not sure if having insert orthotics is DQ or not. Someone who knows the regs better might know. I would hit up a recruiter and they can tell you more.
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