Medical waiver accepted by all branches if accepted by one?

2020-05-30T18:38:15-04:00

If the SG has accepted my medical waiver while in the process with one military branch, is the approval going to be valid for thw other military branches or would I have to start over by sending mecial documents through the new branches recruiter? I could as this my recruiter I guess, but I don't think she's being very honest with me. Thank you!!

Response by SGT Eric Davis made May 30 at 2020 6:55 PM

2020-05-30T18:55:18-04:00

No...if that branch accept you than they accept you. Each branch has to approve you so if your waiver is approved by one get in then try to switch branches later in your career!

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made May 30 at 2020 8:11 PM

2020-05-30T20:11:10-04:00

Each individual branch has to accept you on its own. Best of luck to you, and I hope things turn out great for you!

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 30 at 2020 11:21 PM

2020-05-30T23:21:04-04:00

No. Different branches have different medical standards for different things. You might get a waiver for say flat feet by the Air Force or Navy but get denied for the same thing by the Army or Marines. Each has differing criteria for the missions they undertake as part of the war fighter.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2020 11:29 AM

2020-05-31T11:29:12-04:00

Not necessarily.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2020 1:43 AM

2020-06-03T01:43:10-04:00

There are fantastic opportunities available in all branches. If one doesn’t want you, eff ‘em. Take your services to one of the others and don’t look back. Just make sure you select a job that gives you a marketable skill that you can use upon completion of service.

Best of luck!

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 4 at 2020 9:20 AM

2020-06-04T09:20:36-04:00

Al branches have their own requirment and timelines. Even if a process is the same, waivers are just that. Approval depends on need. If a service has enough recruits without waivers they may not be inclined to accept waivers.