MEPS said I have colorblindness but I for sure am not colorblind. How should I make sure they are corrected?

2020-02-15T23:41:23-05:00

Im currently in the U.S. Air Force DEP and have been through MEPS. On my medical documents they said I was colorblind, except I have 0 family history of having it and have been cleared by civilian doctors of having colorblindness. How should I get the records fixed? Any help is appreciated greatly since I have aspirations of earning AFSC’s that require color vision. Thank you!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Feb 15 at 2020 11:45 PM

2020-02-15T23:45:49-05:00

It could have been a misdiagnosis at MEPS. Talk to your recruiter but as I understand it, as long as your are already in-bound through DEP into the Air Force it does not matter. When you go for AFSC I am pretty sure they re-test or you can request it and they will see that you are not color blind at that time. You could go through your recruiter and try to get re-examined at MEPS but honestly it would just be a waste of your time and theirs as your current job does not require it and this is not a condition that bars you from enlistment.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 11:48 PM

2020-02-15T23:48:51-05:00

There are different types of color blindness Aiman El kadmiri, you will probably need to see an eye doctor to determine what MEPS was referring to. Some cases are more sever then others.

https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/color-blindness/types-color-blindness

If you can get a civilian clearance on paper they may take another look.

Types of Color Blindness | National Eye Institute

Different types of color blindness cause problems seeing different colors. Read about red-green color blindness, blue-yellow color blindness, and complete color blindness.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 16 at 2020 8:58 AM

2020-02-16T08:58:57-05:00

It is far more likely that they are referring to the dot sequencing as it relates to color identification. If the is the case you can only request to have it done again. A civilian doctor (even having the same test) is not going to influence an outcome. Simply request a retake.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 12:02 PM

2020-02-16T12:02:41-05:00

Have recruiter do a paper case. You gather civ medical recs, provide to him and he gets them to meps, Doc will say go and bring him up, or no and bring up for consult. Solid Dr. paper equals a better chance. That's USMC though, just saying.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 3:24 PM

2020-02-16T15:24:04-05:00

How do you know for sure you do not? You don't need a family history to be colorblind. I would log onto a colorblind test online and double check that before contesting that. Afterwards, you can retake the test at the MEPS

Response by SP5 Dennis Loberger made Feb 16 at 2020 9:45 PM

2020-02-16T21:45:37-05:00

I would be inclined to believe the test. If you grew up color blind, there is no way you would think you were. I had a friend in high school who didn't know he was color blind until I asked him why he wore certain clothes together.