https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All, I have a serious question I need some advice on. My son had a severe injury to one of his hands when he was 5. Missing half a little finger and some damage to 2 more although he uses it well. My question is does he have a shot at either the USMC Or the Army these days? He really has his heart set on it but i don,&#39;t know if he can clear MEPS. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I would like to here from any current or recent recruiters of either branch on this. Thank you in advance for your input. Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:38:34 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All, I have a serious question I need some advice on. My son had a severe injury to one of his hands when he was 5. Missing half a little finger and some damage to 2 more although he uses it well. My question is does he have a shot at either the USMC Or the Army these days? He really has his heart set on it but i don,&#39;t know if he can clear MEPS. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I would like to here from any current or recent recruiters of either branch on this. Thank you in advance for your input. Sgt Ryan Reber Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:38:34 -0500 2021-02-14T16:38:34-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood?n=6747184&urlhash=6747184 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>He needs to speak with a recruiter. There are medical waivers for many things but without an assessment, there’s no way to answer this question with any accuracy. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:52:54 -0500 2021-02-14T17:52:54-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood?n=6747379&urlhash=6747379 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a recruiter for the Marines I can say it depends mostly on the function of his fingers and hand. If he still has full or mostly full functionality of his hand and fingers he *should* be good but at the end of the day it will be up to MEPS. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:18:58 -0500 2021-02-14T19:18:58-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood?n=6747646&urlhash=6747646 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All depends on the nature and severity of the injury and if it has an impact on dexterity and if that is his primary hand. He will need to speak with a recruiter and even at that he will need to be screened by MEPS to make that determination. SSG Brian G. Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:42:01 -0500 2021-02-14T21:42:01-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood?n=6747766&urlhash=6747766 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go see a recruiter. Let MEPS tell you no. You can check AR40-501 CH2 and DoDI 6130.3. I’m on vacation and away from my computer to check further. LTC Jason Mackay Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:55:34 -0500 2021-02-14T22:55:34-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood?n=6748080&urlhash=6748080 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Find a recruiter, get the medical notes, the CMO will let you know. May require a consult or a note from your primary care physician talking about functionality, range of motion, etc. Good luck. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:52:02 -0500 2021-02-15T05:52:02-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-my-son-could-join-the-marines-or-the-army-with-a-hand-injury-from-his-early-childhood?n=6755846&urlhash=6755846 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only people who can make that determination is MEPS. But, in my mind, can he squeeze the trigger or put someone in a rear naked choke? SFC Melvin Brandenburg Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:24:07 -0500 2021-02-17T22:24:07-05:00 2021-02-14T16:38:34-05:00