Who does the military go to for records?

Who does the military go to when looking for our medical records?

Just our doctor?Who does the military go to for records?My recruiter told me that they paid the doctor $X to be there; it was the doctor's job to find anything that might be wrong with me and to let the doctor do his job. Basically, don't advertise.



Do you wear orthotics? If so, bring your records with you. Some orthotics are waiverable.Who does the military go to for records?
Yes, unless you keep your medical records at WalMart. I think I see something here. If you are planning on not telling about any health problems that would likely keep you out of the military, know this:



Lying to Get Into the Military is a Felony

Let's get straight to the point. Knowingly giving false information or withholding required information on any recruiting form is a criminal offense (When the information would have made an individual ineligible to enlist, or would have required a waiver to enlist). It's not a misdemenor, it's not the same as getting a speeding ticket. It's a felony offense, punishable by a $10,000 fine and three years in prison. If you lie to get into the military, you are committing a felony. It's that simple. If you get away with it long enough to actually enlist, and are caught later, it's also a "military offense." You can be prosecuted for a violation of Article 83 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which states:



"Any person who--



(1) procures his own enlistment or appointment in the armed forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to his qualifications for that enlistment or appointment and receives pay or allowances thereunder; or



(2) procures his own separation from the armed forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to his eligibility for that separation; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct."Who does the military go to for records?Your Doctor
I don't think low arches is disqualifying if it has NO PAIN. As long as you haven't had a history of complaining about pain you're fine.



I know for a fact that it's not necessarily the condition but the severity that matters, in most cases. That is why some people get a waiver and some don't.Who does the military go to for records?I don't know how they do it now but in the fifty's the military gave you a through physical exam.If a MD can't see that you have flat feet,he need to git out of the medical field.Who does the military go to for records?
All of the above answers are correct. But if your recruiter thinks you will need to provide medical records, they will ask you to bring them in. MEPS will do the same. SO maybe have them with you just in case. Possibly save yourself a trip back to MEPS.
If you are trying to join the military don't tell them you have any medical problems and they are not going to get your records even if they say they will. They don't have time to go and get copies of everyone's records. The only way they will go and obtain copies of your records is to get a waiver for a medical condition that you tell them. So just go to meps and get your physical and keep your mouth shut about any medical problems no matter what they say to you if you really want to join. They will try and get you to say stuff that is wrong with you and everything but just keep your mouth shut. Don't tell the recruiter either.



I have flat feet and they let me in they just have to do a waiver for you. But I didn't even notice that i had flat feet until I joined.Who does the military go to for records?
The military can't procure your medical records, they need your consent. This is mandated by the HIPAA act of 2003. There's no super database somewhere with everyone's medical records in it like there are for felonies and fingerprints.



This is why the military will do a full physical at MEPS once you sign up.



I agree with keeping your mouth shut. Personally, I would tell my recruiter privately, and he will determine whether it's something you need a waiver for or you need to declare. I was told to shut up about lots of things because the military is looking for very major stuff and your judgment is different from your recruiter's.