What should I do if MEPS wants documents that don't exist?

Brian Kel — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:47:38 -0400

Im trying to noin the army. I went to MEPS and I had fucked up and told them about an infection i had in my foot about 3 years ago and i had to send in all the documents i had from a hospital visit. Its been about 3 weeks since the documents where sent in and they came back and said they need more documents, but i gave them everything from my records at that hospital. I did not go to a follow up appointment because the doctor said if the abscess hasnt resolved, or i still have issues from if come to a follow up appointment. I cant give them something that doesnt exist and if thats what they are referring to, what the hell am i supposed to do.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2019 2:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:49:43 -0400

Get an official memo from that doctor on their official letterhead stating that there is no more medical documentation available per the request and that the medical treatment plan was completed with no need for further follow-up medical consultation.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 11 at 2019 4:04 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:04:57 -0400

Your case is not uncommon, where an applicant reveals medical history and the documentation is incomplete. In many cases, it is just like yours- the treatment protocol including the follow ups were never completed, hence your records missing the most important information-closure of the issue. You just need to go back to the doctor for a check up on the foot, and to get a letter stating that the condition is resolved.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Mar 11 at 2019 5:19 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:19:58 -0400

Just get a letter from the Dr. Problem solved. Don't sweat the small stuff, in the scheme of things this is a small obstacle. Keep everything in perspective and keep charging forward. Best of luck!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Mar 11 at 2019 5:30 PM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:30:19 -0400

You go to that Doctor for a follow up visit in reference to the issue. You let the Doctor do whatever examination is needed and explain the reason and have the Doctor type up something that details the closure of the issue and send it to MEPS. Additionally you get with your recruiter and explain things and they can advise you on anything else that needs to be done to close this loose end off.

Response by Cpl Luis Bolanos made Mar 11 at 2019 7:49 PM

Cpl Luis Bolanos — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:49:05 -0400

Does anyone know if getting these documents from the VA would remove any service-connected disability rating? My recruiter says MEPS needs treatment records in order to continue through with the medical waiver. I just don’t want to sign off on my disability until I am guaranteed to enlist. I’d hate to lose my disability and not be able to enlist.