Can you make up Visual test on MEPS result through outside optometry doctor?

2021-04-19T19:55:19-04:00

Currently my friend is trying to join the military and she went the MEPS for physicals.
She didn't understand a section of the test in Visual/Vision and asked the tester who was in charge of the Visual/Vision tests.
He didn't explain it well to her, but instead the tester did something to her test and made her failed in the Depth Perception area.
My friend was really frustrated because it wasn't her fault, but the tester literally f'd up her test. So now she can't choose the MOS that she wanted to due to this issue.

The senior commander(according to her) of the MEPS told her that they cannot change nor let her re-take the test because its already on the system and can't be changed.
Now, they are recommending her to take the Depth Perception Test from the outside doctor/optometry to provide the official document and result that proves she does not have any problem in that section.

With this test result from the outside doctor prove her innocence on her vision and update the Visual/Vision section of her medical system and allow her to be elligible for that certain MOS?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2021 1:55 AM

2021-04-20T01:55:47-04:00

To answer your question, the referral by MEPS to an outside doctor will be used in determining if her eyesight falls within normal parameters...or close enough to.

Now, on to the other matter at hand. The fact that you and your friend are accusing a MEPS personnel of altering the test without actual physical proof is no bueno. The issue that you are a 3rd party telling us this means that it is hearsay. Either way, if someone were so inclined, y'all could be nailed for slander/libel. Unless there is concrete evidence the tester messed with the test, there is no way to prove it. Burden of proof will fall onto your friend.

Response by SrA John Monette made Apr 20 at 2021 12:31 PM

2021-04-20T12:31:22-04:00

why would the tester "do something" to her test? what, exactly, did the tester do?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2021 6:32 AM

2021-04-22T06:32:45-04:00

Play the game, go to a civilian doctor and get the rest done. Now on the flip side, I know you want to trust your friend but applicants lie and place blame on others about 90% of the time. Your friend may want a certain MOS but you can’t always get what you want. Tell her to get the notes, submit to recruiter, wait for the thumbs up or thumbs down.

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Apr 23 at 2021 1:19 AM

2021-04-23T01:19:28-04:00

WHAT!!! Anything in the military can be waived or reassessed. She needs to get it in writing that the MEPS will accept the civilian test. Also, why doesn't MEPS send her to a consultant for the test on their dime? Also #2, she needs to gather he paperwork and see a Congressional Representative.