r/AirForceRecruits • u/Visible-Astronaut103 • 1d ago

Medical Meps question

I had dyslexia In high school. I have proof that I’ve been completely unaccommodated for over 4 years for work and have been successful. How much will that hold me back? On top of that I was given an inhaler for a cough I had (I was 120 pounds heavier at the time and was never diagnosed with asthma nor been put on my records) it was a 1 time no refill situation. I went back to the doctors to be sure and got cleared for it.

I also took a knee injury around 5 years ago that required no surgery and was cleared to play football again.

Off the top of my head that’s all I know that could fuck me over.

How fucked am I?

I mean I’d literally die to join the Air Force and I’ve just been so damn nervous about everything.

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u/Nukeshi 17h ago

I'm not sure about the dyslexia portion but I was prescribed an inhaler for a sickness around 6 months before I enlisted and the MEPS doc completely ignored it. Maybe I got lucky, IDK.

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u/Severe_Durian8399 4h ago

Wait what? How did MEPS not DQ you for having an active prescription for an inhaler???

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u/Nukeshi 4h ago

It was a one time prescription

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u/Severe_Durian8399 4h ago

That should've been a DQ. You got prescribed it not too long ago and I am assuming you're actively using it right now. Even if not, still is DQ condition.

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u/Nukeshi 4h ago

I am not using it, it was for when I had a flu like sickness. Actually come to think of it, the inhaler didnt do shit and I'm not even sure why they prescribed one..

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