Former Army (medical discharge) wants to enlist...

[20070614]

Right to the point:

Age 29

Army from 2000-2003

Honorable Discharge - Medical

Had ONE seizure

the discharge was voluntary . . . i could of stayed in. . .

My MRI shows no brain damage, scar tissue, or evidence of epilepsy

The only proof of the "epilepsy" was that the EEG showed a seizure had occurred within 24 hours of the test.

The Army rated me at 10%

WOULD I BE ABLE TO GET A WAIVER ?

I AM COMPLETELY PHYSICALLY FIT

SEIZURE-FREE SINCE THE INITIAL INCIDENT

MEDICINE-FREE SINCE 2002

[Kildars]

I am not a Marine, but I do not see why not. As long as you have proof there are no permanent affects, no repeat seizures etc. I was told they let people in if they haven't had a seizure in five years for new recruits. The best person to get information from though would be a recruiter.

Just out of curiosity, why did you get out?

[devildoghopeful]

First you'll want to fill out your profile before you ask any more questions - it's the rules of the forum.

I agree with Kildars. The person that can give you the best answer would have to be a recruiter or a doctor at MEPS. My humble opinion: If your MRI doesn't show it and there is no physical evidence for any problems, it should be ok, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Marine Corps will want to know what caused the first siezure.

[killerinstinct]

Right to the point:

Age 29

Army from 2000-2003

Honorable Discharge - Medical

Had ONE seizure

the discharge was voluntary . . . i could of stayed in. . .

My MRI shows no brain damage, scar tissue, or evidence of epilepsy

The only proof of the "epilepsy" was that the EEG showed a seizure had occurred within 24 hours of the test.

The Army rated me at 10%

WOULD I BE ABLE TO GET A WAIVER ?

I AM COMPLETELY PHYSICALLY FIT

SEIZURE-FREE SINCE THE INITIAL INCIDENT

MEDICINE-FREE SINCE 2002

you might want to see a prior service recruiter etc and see what he says. I am sure as long as they say you are good to go theyll probably be able to do something. I have a friend who is coming back in and had major knee damage had it reconstructed and only wa waiver was needed.

[Accord]

My buddy at SOI and now at my unit is 24 years old and was medically discharged from the Army after 3 years due to some shoulder issue. He was able to join the Corps no problem, talk to a recruiter.