https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-else-can-i-do-after-my-medical-waiver-was-denied-even-though-i-met-all-requirements <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dallas MEPS denied my waiver and said they now need 7 years of my medical records and 3 years of my pharmacy records to do more research. Don&#39;t understand why they need these items or what it will do to change their minds, but I&#39;m getting these items and will submit again. Does anyone know what else can be done? Also, would it even make a difference in my case by submitting these medical records to overturn this and let me join the Army? Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:28:55 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-else-can-i-do-after-my-medical-waiver-was-denied-even-though-i-met-all-requirements <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dallas MEPS denied my waiver and said they now need 7 years of my medical records and 3 years of my pharmacy records to do more research. Don&#39;t understand why they need these items or what it will do to change their minds, but I&#39;m getting these items and will submit again. Does anyone know what else can be done? Also, would it even make a difference in my case by submitting these medical records to overturn this and let me join the Army? PO3 J C Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:28:55 -0500 2019-01-15T21:28:55-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-else-can-i-do-after-my-medical-waiver-was-denied-even-though-i-met-all-requirements?n=4290101&urlhash=4290101 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The purpose of MEPS is not to get you in, but to keep you out. They do not HAVE to grant a waiver, it is up to the doctor at the station. You have met all the minimum requirements; but based upon that MEPS and its recruiting goals, you may not qualify as there are so many people applying. Maybe their is new directive that you are unaware of.<br /><br />I see you are a petty officer 3rd class; since you are back at MEPS i am also assuming you are prior service trying to get back in after a discharge.<br /><br />Try a different branch, or try a going in the Reserves. I am not sure what the NG requirements are in Texas; but, i have found, generally speaking, the NG has a harder time filling slots. Try doing a year in the NG and then reapplying for active duty in an active component like the Navy.<br /><br />Depending on what you are seeking a waiver for, you may just be screwed. SPC Chris Ison Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:49:59 -0500 2019-01-15T21:49:59-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-else-can-i-do-after-my-medical-waiver-was-denied-even-though-i-met-all-requirements?n=4290196&urlhash=4290196 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Appreciate your feedback. I&#39;m already trying to go Army reserves, so will be a different branch this time, after serving in the Navy for 5 years. My waiver is for regular tendonitis in my shoulders and arm that was documented from the Navy. No surgeries or anything unusual, my recruiter didn&#39;t even think I needed a waiver for something that minor. Not even sure why I needed a waiver either and tendonitis is normal in anyone. PO3 J C Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:25:46 -0500 2019-01-15T22:25:46-05:00 2019-01-15T21:28:55-05:00