Posted on Aug 31, 2020
How can I appeal or get a waiver for a failed hearing test at MEPS?
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I went to MEPS to retest for my hearing test, I was having trouble at the 500dbs, I scored 40 twice in my right ear but then did better with a 35 3 days later. I was told by the doctor at MEPS and my recruiter that the condition was waive-able and there shouldn’t be a problem. I waited 2 weeks and the SG denied my waiver, not even giving me an H2. I’m in the process of appealing the denied waiver, I went to an ENT doctor and took another hearing test and scored a 30 (which is the least you can score for the AF). Just wanted to see if it was odd my waiver was denied when even the ENT doctor said everything looked complete fine and if this appeal should work. Even with mild hearing loss shouldn’t I have been approved for a waiver?
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I failed 3 times and had ent results. Best bet is to put an ear plug in the night before and don’t take it out until right before the test. I just passed for the first time in my life. There is hope and I had to get a waver anyways even though i passed at meps
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A1C (Join to see)
I had to go to a specialist then they approved my waiver, leaving for BMT in March. Just upset on how many job choices it took away. Thank you sir!
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Civilian standards are different than the military. Acceptable medical standards in the Military are higher by default in comparison.
Good luck with your appeal
Good luck with your appeal
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A1C (Join to see)
Sorry sir my account details are off but I’m applying for regular active duty for the Air Force, do you know much about the standards for that?
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SSgt Christophe Murphy
A1C (Join to see) - That would be a conversation to have with the Medical staff at MEPs and your recruiter.
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