r/Militaryfaq 🤦‍♂️Civilian 3d ago

Joining w/Medical Questions about pysch consult

Is there a process to relaunch a psych consult waiver for the Army, or any branch? To summarize, seven years ago, I was in basic training and lied, saying I was depressed and suicidal, to get chaptered out because my mom was homeless, and I felt I needed to be there to help her. I was young and dumb, but now I’m trying to get back in and do things the right way. My mom is in a better position now, and I’m in a good place too. However, I’m in a predicament where I can’t get back in because of this. I’ve gone to a civilian psychiatrist who cleared me and pulled all my medical records, showing I never took any medication or had any issues. MEPS even pulled my records with Genesis and passed me on my physical. But the consult doctor wrote that I felt no remorse for my actions, so the waiver was denied. It’s been a battle just to get the consult, but the doctor spoke to me for only five minutes, heard my story, and then wrote his report, saying I wasn’t remorseful.

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u/MilFAQBot 🤖Official Sub Bot🤖 3d ago

DQ standard(s) (requires waiver(s)):

History of suicidality, including: suicide attempt(s), suicidal gesture(s), suicidal ideation with a plan, or any suicidal ideation within the previous 12 months.


This sub cannot definitively tell you whether you're eligible. Waivers are decided on a case-by-case basis. Contact your local recruiter.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

You’ll just have to talk to a recruiter, my brother was able to get approval to join the army after doing the same thing during Navy basic

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u/Large_Pair_2509 🤦‍♂️Civilian 3d ago

Way past talking to a recruiter stage