Connor Humphreys 4824701 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to enlist in the army, however I have flat feet and require surgery to correct it. The surgery includes a titanium mesh plate being put in each foot. My question is whether I would be allowed to enlist with the plates in my feet or whether that would disqualify me, because I am pretty sure you cannot have certain implants. 2019-07-18T11:08:21-04:00 Connor Humphreys 4824701

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to enlist in the army, however I have flat feet and require surgery to correct it. The surgery includes a titanium mesh plate being put in each foot. My question is whether I would be allowed to enlist with the plates in my feet or whether that would disqualify me, because I am pretty sure you cannot have certain implants.

2019-07-18T11:08:21-04:00 2019-07-18T11:08:21-04:00 SFC Melvin Brandenburg 4824760

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go to MEPS and find out. Would likely require a waiver

2019-07-18T11:31:12-04:00 2019-07-18T11:31:12-04:00 LTC Kevin B. 4824930

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to correct your last name. We do not allow civilian members to post on here with partial or hidden names.

2019-07-18T12:29:21-04:00 2019-07-18T12:29:21-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 4825154

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A Recruiter is your best source.<br />Here is what DODI 6130.03 states:<br />1. 2. d. Allow applicants who do not meet the physical and medical standards in this issuance to be considered for a medical waiver.<br />5. 18. c. (5) Rigid or symptomatic pes planus (acquired or congenital). <br />(7) Current or recurrent plantar fasciitis.<br />5. 19. g. Current orthopedic implants or devices to correct congenital or post-traumatic orthopedic <br />abnormalities except for bone anchor and hardware as allowed in accordance with Paragraph <br />5.19.f.(2).

2019-07-18T13:50:32-04:00 2019-07-18T13:50:32-04:00 SPC Ted Ronayne 4878362

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You definitely need a waiver, but talk to a recruiter because that&#39;s your only way to find out the most accurate and timely information.<br /><br />Also, it may affect your PULHES (physical profile) a 111111 means you&#39;re able to get any job, but in your case you may be a 112111 or a 113111 meaning you are limited in your lower extremities. <br /><br />If that&#39;s the case, combat arms is off the table, but there are 180 other jobs so there&#39;s still plenty of opportunity. Also, you might get a 111111 (good physical condition) if you can demonstrate that you are fully recovered and not limited physically. <br /><br />I had a shoulder surgery with temporary implants, but it didn&#39;t affect my profile because my recovery was perfect.<br /><br />Talk to a recruiter, and good luck! The sooner you start, the sooner your paperwork gets approved.

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