Common British Army Medical Issues Explained | British Army Medical Assessment
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- In this video I expand on the common medical issues that new recruits may face when they are trying to join the British Army.
The medical process can be difficult for some and hopefully this may put your mind at ease. The topics I cover include:
Asthma
Seizures
Head Aches
Head Injuries
Eczema
Back Pain
Foot Deformities
Dental
Sickle Cell Trait
Psychological Development
ADHD
This is purely produced from my own research and each medical issue can differ from one person to another. This video is purely for informational purposes.
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I was deferred for adhd and asthma (childhood). I won an appeal that took 4 years to complete. I passed prac in early January and I have basic training in March. In my appeal I had to show a lot of evidence that I could function like any other person. If your going through an appeal just keep at it.
Great determination buddy, good luck
Can ask you something?
I'm worried now. I had asthma when I was a child. I'm 28 now and my asthma went away from the age of about 19. Even though it'd been around 10 years since I had asthma will they deffer me do you think?
I got sent home today from glencorse my medical failed due to kidney stones I had 2 years ago I want to appeal it I'm gutted as this was a one off never had them since
@@chelseykey4330 try to appeal and show evidence that they were a one of and that you’ve not suffered from them again is all the advice I can give.
Good post, as the OC of a Recruiting Team (and a medical professional) the bottom line up front is because so many 'medical' issues are on a scale of severity they require investigation if a candidate is recognised as having the relevant signs and symptoms. Unfortunately in the past (eg prior to this process) some candidates have progressed to basic training only for them to be compromised or put at risk during their employment due to a previously un recognised medical issues. I completely understand the frustration of candidates and the delays caused by the review process but identified there are safety reasons for this.
Thanks for the information and advice. Greatly appreciated
This is really helpful advice. I spent the best part of about 3 years in the medical appeals process fighting my case, getting deferred and declared permanently unfit, but I start basic in a couple of weeks. Anyone who is stuck in the appeals process; do not give in, if you really want it then find a way to make it happen. See a lot of lads who are perfectly fit and would make fantastic soldiers get screwed over by Capita, when in reality if they appealed they would get in. The Army seem to be playing fast and loose with JSP 950 regarding Asthma as I had symptoms less than four years ago (at the time of my medical) and it was not even mentioned, ironically.
That’s great news and great advice. Good luck buddy
James Townsend. Thats really interesting, I'm currently going through a medical appeal for Colitis. I'm at my 'second stage appeal'. Just interested in how many appeals you went through?
@@jamescaney2968 Hi mate,
I've recently sent off my medical forms off with the understanding I'm going to get declared 'unfit' because I've also been diagnosed with Colitis. I wondered if you could tell me anything about what reasons they gave for refusing you or what you needed to show on appeal? (just so I can start to get my self in order when I inevitably have to appeal).
Cheers,
I had an scoliosis and a couple old injuries when I was younger got a doctors note before ac and there was no bother at all, off to Catterick in March, get any worries looked at prior you'll be grand ✌
That’s great news. Good luck for March 👍🏻👍🏻
Good to know but I’m surprised you didn’t cover high blood pressure or heart murmurs. I was deemed unfit when I applied back in 1996 as in them days it was a permanent bar but when I applied 5 years ago for the reserves it popped up again and turned out to be a hole which after two years I got repaired and have been in for 3 years. It was a long road of letters and fighting but I’d always say if it’s your dream fight anything. Loads of lads get deferred for murmur but 9/10 it’s innocent and good to go, and having echo grams at selection helps speed things up. 👍
Yeah, perhaps I could have included that.
What about if the murmur ends up being a bicuspid valve
Great video, i've just been told I can't sign up because of Asperger's but it's mild so I'm not giving up yet
Good on you, best of luck
I’m thankful the army do ECG now I didn’t know I had a heart problem and had to wait until it’s fixed… now awaiting a heart operation but haven’t given up yet. passed the fitness with flying colours aswell…. It’s a Long process but it’s worth it 💪🏻
It really can be a long process. It’s a bit of a nightmare hammering the fitness then to to be told you have a heart issue🙈
They have sent my case to the army heat specialist to look through my Ecg report.. what happens next?
Hi, I'm from Ghana and I got my assessment letter last month and I'm preparing to come for my assessment , I'm so excited 😆😆
Nice one buddy. I wish you the very best of luck
I have sent my medical consent form but i haven't gotten any feedback from the army
@hamgee
How can I reach you for guidelines. I am also in the process. From Ghana
Hi mate, huge thanks for your time and effort you put on this channel helping everyone.
I've been thinking applying to join next year but i had acid reflux back in 2019 - 2020 but Im pretty sure ive been cured. Do you know whats the rules for it ? Thanks again 🫡
I don’t think it really mentions it so you should be ok buddy
Thank you for this mate, I really wanna join the army but I’ve kinda put id off because I went the doctors with low mood due to loads of life events happening at once, I thinks it’s been put down as slight depression but I think I will get a no because of this😞
Don’t let it stop you at least having a go buddy
Thanks mate, i have been going the gym for 10 years now and I’m absolutely gutted I went the doctors but I’ll give it a go and hopefully be okay, if not I could always appeal and get loads of evidence I was never bad just abit lost in life with what was going on at the time, thanks again
@@liamwaring1251 I wish you all the very best mate
How’d it go Liam? I’m kinda in the same situation. Did you declare this? Get any treatment or anything?
Thank you for the video! I failed the medical questionnaire for Aspergers. I was diagnosed when I was 7 years old.
Im saving up to be reassessed as I dont believe that the diagnosis was accurate, or at least, what they noted of me isnt applicable today.
I really do wish you all the best
same boat how did it go?
Hi mate thanks for the content, would you be able to pass if you have previously suffered with depression
It generally comes down to the medical officer when they check your medical history for that I think
had my application closed due to having more than one asthma pump and wheezing , any advice on the appeals process mate
ok this is super helpful, i had terrible asthma when i was 11 and before but have been completely fine for 7 years now. i'm still undergoing orthodontic treatment but that should hopefully be finished by the time im 20 (18 now) what about deviated septum? i think i have it and do tend to not breath through my noise/struggle then most people
is that an issue?
and last but not least i have slight hearing loss/dampning in my left ear and sometimes get tinnitus but its something i can coupe with but was worried about the hearing side . For example if i lay on my good ear i cant really hear clearly from the tv or my phone but when i switch its completely fine, or if people are talking/whispering its fine
That will be up to the Medical Officer I think mate
Hi, thanks for your videos and this one in particular 👍🏻
How about arms? I cant fully extend my left arm due to an issue at birth. After rehab as a baby ive led a normal life and am pretty sporty
I am not sure on that one sorry mate.
@@MilitaryFitness fair enough. Cheers anyway 🤝🏻
Hi mate! thanks for the great video. I had An ACL rupture injury 6years ago from playing football in my early 20s. Had a keyhole surgery for it. All fixed and I've been back playing football and running since . like i said this was 6years ago. I applied to join the army reserves but i failed my medical questionnaire based on the ACL rupture. my level 1A and 1B appeal was rejected. Thinking of going for the level 2 appeal. Do you think its worth it as I fear that I am chasing a dead battle but do not want to give up. I am now 31. started applying at 29. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Many thanks and keep up the excellent work
Hi buddy. If it doesn’t cost you any money there is no harm in continuing you pursuit of joining.
I have titanium plates over my right collar bone from a bike crash a few years ago, the plates are still in but my body has fully healed. I haven’t seen any information about this and wanted to ask if I could still join? Other than that great video! A lot of other questions answered and now I just need to find out about this!
I guess you would have to ask the recruiters unfortunately mate. Best of luck 💪🏻💪🏻
Thank you bro! It doesn’t effect my performance but at the end of the day it’ll be up to them🤞🏼
I had an operation on my bowel twelve years ago and have had to take a special form of treatment ever since, as well as having a plate in my stomach. I had just graduated university and was seriously considering the military as I had always been a fitness guy and loved structure, team work and achievement. In the end God had other plans.
Sorry to hear that mate. Best of luck for the future 🫡
It's funny I'm in the same situation, (without the plate into my stomach), but applied to join today.
For the RGMD form is it compulsory to have all the vaccines taken or even if I haven't taken any vaccines the process can still go through??
Went to the assessment centre with both ears fully blocked which caused 8 months of chasing around my gp to only in the end going private because they can't do their job right the first time. Finally on my way to Pirbright but if I get medically discharged it's probably gonna be because of my hearing as its horrendous for my age.
My hearing has deteriorated massively due to my age. Fingers crossed for you mate, good luck 🫡
@@MilitaryFitness thanks mate can't wait, bags are packed. Thanks for the videos they really help👍.
Hi Sam, I was rejected from the army nearly 2 years ago because I was medically unfit due to my eyesight, I appealed it with a opticians report while they also said I would fine with glasses but I was still rejected, I still want to join and have tried but as they have deemed me to be unfit I cannot reapply. Do you think I could get an eye surgery and reapply ?
All I can do is apply but I'm worried asthma will probably go against me being able to join. Only time it effects me is if I get a chest infection but the army will probably see it differently.
That could be a show stopper but there is no harm in trying 🫡
Heart murmur can be a refer that can be found on medical but with investigation is not a problem
That’s true
Please I am from a commonwealth country. I completed the army corgnitive test, and I submitted my police report as well, so please how long will it take to get my assessment invite? Thank you
Many of these conditions are disqualifying for enlistment in the US military. Asthma is really, really tough to get a waiver for. Almost impossible in the Marines. Many back and joint injuries are a no-go also. I think sickle cell is also a DQ condition. Of course there are many other issues out there. I know my #2 daughter had a problem not on your list that was a DQ condition. I was disgustingly healthy when I enlisted in the Marine Corps, but that went to hell in a hand basket by the end of my six-years active duty. I was able to enlist in the Air National Guard but now, 21-years and two wars later, I'm 100% service connected disabled. My knees and back are wrecks. My hearing is shot. My #1 daughter was good when she enlisted, but now after 17-years and a trip to Afghanistan later she couldn't enlist on entry level even if she bribed the doctor.
Take you in fit and healthy, boot you out broken 😂
@@MilitaryFitness Typical. On the Marine Corps sites and blogs I'm a member on, we spend a lot of time teasing each other about our various maladies. Might as well laugh. Too late to cry. :-)
@@christophertipton2318 if you can’t laugh about with your other vets then you will certainly end up crying in the end
@@MilitaryFitness So true. Marines tend to be merciless with one another too.
@@christophertipton2318 😂😂 I worked with the US Marines in Iraq 2003. Amazing guys
Could you maybe make a video explaining food allergies in the military, and how that works. If you get immunotherapy successfully, can you appeal a case?
I can have a look into it for you mate but I am not sure at the moment
@@MilitaryFitness thanks man
Hey mate. Im planning in joining the marnies but i have mild psoriasis on my feet and arms. Ive never been to a doctors about and it doesnt bother me in the slightest bit. Im just a bit worried they will reuse me to join
Just go for it and it will hopefully be fine
Hi mate, looking to join as an officer. Would they reject me over a very small untreated hernia and a history of abdominal muscle tears?
Thanks, love the videos 👍
They could do. I would start the application and see what they say
Had a eye infection dat I was on drops for until finished in January and my eye is ok but got rejected started doing my letters
Fingers crossed for you mate
Hello, this video was extremely helpful. However I have a question, I was told I have migraines almost 2 years ago and required medication that I had to take if I felt a migraine coming on however, I haven’t taken the medication in months. Additionally, I was diagnosed with depression 3/4 years ago but stopped medication in October 2022. Would both of these things disqualify me from joining the army?
You could be ok with them but the recruiter will let you know
Hi mate thanks for the video I applied about a year ago but was rejected due to childhood epilepsy I had 3 seizures when I was 10 it's been 12 years since I last had a seizure I've been cleared from having epilepsy and haven't been on medication for over 6 years now do you think it would be worth while re applying and going threw an appeal.
Yeah go for it.
Hi mate, got a question here. I'm wanting to join the RAF as a mechanical techie in a couple years, I've been working on my fitness lately and have been using your guide for press ups very well, been working wonders so thanks for that. However, as I've been pushing the reps up and gaining strength I've struggled with knowing when and how to breathe. I can go through 15 or so without a break, but been finding it an issue as I just naturally hold my breath and when I try breathing it all goes horribly wrong. You got any advice for this? Cheers.
Hi buddy, there are a couple of ways of doing this but one full breath at the top of the press up works well. You could do 2-3 press ups then at the top of the third take a full breath and go again
@@MilitaryFitness Brilliant, thanks a lot mate. This helps a ton, cheers
Hi mate, thanks for the tips in this video. I was wondering, I have had essential tremors on my hands right from my teens plus I'll be 30 by the time i join up and it never got worse or better and it also does not affect me in anyway other than thinking about it as a possible reason for getting medically disqualified and I have my assessment coming up in February. Do you think I will get disqualified for that? Thank you.
I am not sure mate. If you speak to a recruiter they will be able to tell you for sure
@@MilitaryFitness All right. Thank you very much 🙏🏽
Hi,
May I confirm how many medical tests you have to go through the miltary up until MOD 2?
As we all know theres one at selection, is there anymore?
Thanks in advance.
You will probably do one at basic training
Not to worried but I did have some breathing problems abit as a young teen and had to get throat surgery to get a small lump that was causing it out it’s completely fine now and has been for years so it should be fine wouldn’t it
You should be good with that
should it be easier to join the reserves than the regular army? this video helped so much cheers
No the process and standards are exactly the same, you are the same soldier, do the same training, experience the same mental and physical strains. I am a reserve soldier and having experienced a lot also with regular soldiers some of the best are reservists
It may be easier to fit it around your lifestyle joining the reserves, but essentially the standards are the same.
Hi I wanted to ask after you appeal and you get the letter printed out from your GP and send it to the army, how long does it take for the army to give a reply for the appeal whether I've been accepted or not?
It can take a matter of weeks to up a year or so depending on the what you are appealing
Hi, I got rejected from the army due to a 'clear history of lower back pain with scatia pain.' From my memory I only had one well documented injury which was last year when I was lifting weights. I was lifting weights and felt a pull and had pain for 3-4 weeks. I had an MRI scan and all tests, they all came back clear. The pain cleared up and I have been fine since.
I am a boxer and athlete, I train 6 days week, and have had no pain to the point that I had completely forgotten about it until the army brought it up.
From a non-medical standpoint, what are my chances with the appeal? Also, can I email hyperlinks to video and pictures showing my physical capability, since I am an extremely fit person
Hi, you will stand a good chance on the appeal. Just have your doc send a letter
Legend
Thanks mate.
I know you Spoke about back pain and Sciatica but is there any information regarding hip pain? I applied early 2021 and got rejected due to My medical history of hip pain that has been undiagnosed. I understand I am able to appeal but do you know What information you would need for the appeal?
I am pretty sure the appeal process will go through your gp should they need more evidence. I would speak to the recruiter and start the process mate.
I’ve just been rejected due to isolated dermatitis I had for 4 months, needing no medical attention. sent my appeal of today
with medical notes backing up that it had cleared up. what will the out come likely be ?
Hopefully you should be ok if they have the medical notes.
Hi mate, was rejected from the Army for autism, it's very mild, I have a bachelors degree and box which shows I'm functional and I don't take medication for it, I also had an AC joint dislocation which was misdiagnosed and needed surgery after an appeal and had a depressive episode of about 6 months as a result of the misdiagnosis and subsequently finding out about the misdiagnosis, I've had a look at the eligibility requirement for medical and from this I'll need to appeal the autism, but should I also include the context of the depressive episode and the AC joint replacement as well?
I sorted the GP letters for all of these conditions but was wondering if since the other 2 weren't part of my initial medical rejection whether or not I should include them, any help would be appreciated.
I would be as transparent as possible mate
Hi mate i got deffered due to gout, i went to the gp and they i might be on a life long medication to prevent gout will that stop from coming back?
I can’t be certain about that mate unfortunately.
I was permanently rejected after I had appealed about eczema. I had already communicated that I don't have eczema and that I had dry skin caused by my day job to which they made changes and no lo ger have the problem. However because the GP had put eczema on my record and they changed it the medical team are still saying I'm a risk. But I didn't require any thing like secondary care or time off work so I don't know how I am a risk.
That’s a nightmare. It could be worth trying again in a couple of years
I had a period off work sick this year, this is the first instance this has ever happened and since I have returned to work, this was put down as related to anxiety and low mood. Will this stop me from joining the army? I have provided the additional info as requested
I am not entirely sure but if you have given them all the information that’s a really good start
I have myclonic jerks which is minor epilepsy, it is not fits or seizures or anything like that, i've been on meds for it for a few years now and haven't had even the slightest twitch, would it be worth appealing how likely would it be i'd end up getting in the reserves?
There is nothing stopping you appealing it, but I think it’s unlikely to get overturned unfortunately.
I was in a car accident 12 months ago and dislocated my hip, I didn’t need a operation they just put it back in place. I haven’t had any pain since and my movement is fine. Would this be ok?
That should be ok
ok i have asthma. however my last sytoms would be when i was 12-13. however i was sussex for scross country and county for swimming, normalyy both are very bad for asthma but i never had issues. im 16 at the moment no attacks or sign of it for years and even when i had it, it was mild even in cholrine water i rearely had attacks. ive been training for 2 years and have passed every test i could find on the internet would i get in?
That should be absolutely fine
Thanks alot for updating as for the fact. Please sir am joshua i come from kenya my country its among the commonwealth please i submitted my British army application online unfortunately after few day they sent a letter telling my application as been unsuccessful since they are not taking commonwealth for now till further noticed kindly sir what a my supposed to do and how do people reapply. Am humbled for the feedback soon have a blessed day sir
You will have to just keep checking for updates
Hi mate im applying for UOTC in september I recently got given an inhaler to see if it would help with my chest infection that I previously had. The inhaler didn't help and I have not had to get checked for any asthma or other issues. Will this get flagged when I do my medical? If so what evidence will I need to provide in order to sort this?
You should be ok mate
I have a mild red green colourblindness (it's called Deautan the one which I have and it effects the green colour cone) I can tell apart red and green easily and I have no issues with lime and yellow either until it gets to a really light lime but I rarely have issues with limes and yellows at all. Would I be allowed in the British Army Infantry Rifles? Thank you
I would go to a recruitment centre and see what they say
I have been on medication for asthma since I was born I hadn’t had an asthma review in 4 years and my gps had been putting false information into their system I came off medication 1 year and a half ago now and I have been fine and my Gp have provided a letter saying I haven’t been on medication or had an asthma review in 4 years and I have my assessment a week today so hoping it won’t stop me but if I am deferred I’m not gonna give up fighting it
Hopefully the doctors note will sort it all out. Good luck for next week and let me know how you get on 👍🏻
@@MilitaryFitness I hope so and thanks will do 👍
@@decfpv how It go
@@hhhjhtrusuhh1977 really good have to see a cardiologist and hopefully if everything’s okay I can go back and do my fitness test but I qualified for every job role in the army and scored the highest grade on my review
@@decfpv nice one good luck
Very informative great help! I’ve no previous history with mental health however January-March this year I was prescribed medication for a month for showing symptoms of anxiety.
I’d split with my Ex and went through the typical breakup process - (feeling down, losing sleep, anti-social) and decided to get some professional help… I was never diagnosed nor did I take any medication given to me (which I will leave a note of on my medical history), it feels like a stain on my medical history which is gonna cause me huge problems when it comes to the Recruitment process, just wondering what your take on this might be? Much appreciated!!
That’s a tough one mate. I think the recruiting office will be able to give you more clarity on the issue and it may just need a letter from your doctor
@@MilitaryFitness much appreciated pal
What happened with this? I had a similar issue. I have never taken medication for my head although I was prescribed it. Of April last year. I’ve just sent off my medical record to the team along with an explanation. I pray and hope I get in
@@glenrenton8566 it is advised you have 2 years clean history regarding mental health. So even if you felt the need to visit a doctor that expresses some mental vulnerability. I took a different route and decided to put my recruitment process on hold until 2024 for the sake of absolute mental clarity. Best of luck mate!
I did some research and found out acne used to be a problem , I don’t have it bad but I do have a fair bit of spots on face and back is it still a problem ?
If it’s not too bad you should be on
Hi, I am looking to join a branch of the British Military and diagnosed with Graves. I have read hyperthyroidism is a DQ. Last occurence was 3 years ago and no meds. I don't want invasive procedures when I'm stable and doesnt impact me. My Endo happy to write a,report.
Fingers crossed for you mate
Had asthma when I was 11. Was hospitalised a few times under the age of 10. HAVENT had anything since.
I had asthma as a kid. You should be ok with that 🤞🏻🤞🏻
However I am still on an inhaler prescription but I NEVER use it (it’s for a cat related allergy)
@@Alwaysasleep123 hopefully that will be ok
i get my inhalers every few months when they are due at the doctors, however i havent used them for almost 10 years, would i still be classed as unfit?
You could be fine to be honest. They may ask for a letter from your gp though
I got rejected yesterday to a strawberry allergy + hayfever, however both are very mild and require no medication etc so i was thinking about appealing with tests to show severity etc, would this be something worth doing in your opinion?
Most definitely. You have nothing to lose
Just wondering if you appealed and were able to get anywhere? I was just rejected for something similar
Hi matey, going in for the army brief next week having completed the first part of my application (inc. med survey). I had a couple GP appointments and physio sessions regarding my knee 18-36 months ago. I did so as there was a slight pain and discomfort so just wanted to make sure there wasn’t a serious issue and there wasn’t. Having lost weight doing a very strenuous physical job, and done a lot of leg work in the gym I am now absolutely fine, no pain no impairment. Just wondering how worried you think I should be. I’ve got mate in the army who said I’ll be fine but just wanted a second opinion. Cheers for vid👍
I think that will be fine. If you didn’t have surgery I wouldn’t worry about it
@@MilitaryFitness nice one I guess if they did take issue with it I could always go back to the doctors so they could check everything’s fine for sure and then have them write me a letter or something.
@@niallator1006 yeah definitely
@@MilitaryFitness Hi mate, I have just been permanently rejected from the British Army, after an appeal and a further information appeal. The reason is due to a past minor knee issue which my doctor has told them is absolutely fine now. I completely disagree with the decision and have asked to be assessed in person. Have you got any advice on anything that I can do?
If not, is it possible to apply for the Royal Navy after being rejected by the army ? Simply refuse to be told I am unfit for military service
hello i was just wondering i had a asthma attack when i was maybe 7-8 and i want to join paras but my parents kept getting inhalers in my name for free but i dont have any asthma attacks now and have gone a few years without needing one do you think i'll be able to join the paras ??
You may be able to. I would apply and see what they say
hello, i am trying to join the army but i have hypothyroidism. will it affect or disqualify me because of it. I mean it is stable and no symptoms (major and almost all minor too) are not seen or shown. I would be happy if you respond
I am not sure on this one. See if you can email a recruiter and see what they say
Hi it’d be appreciated if I could get a response I want to join the navy as a engineer is it the same as a year off medication with adhd for both the navy and the army or no thank you
Hi, I would imagine the requirements will broadly similar throughout the services.
Ive had 2 episode of being on antidepressants a few years ago, been off them now for a couple of years but ive been told its a huge red flag in the army, is that true?
It can be but you should still try
Hello I have a previous record of mild shin guard dermatitis that I only used topical steroid cream to treat.It has gone now do you think this would stop me from joining
That would be a tough one to call. I would still apply though and see what they say
My one leg is shorter than my other leg due to a car accident in my youth. Now I walk with a heel but generally fully fit. Will that hinder my application
It could do but still apply and see what they say
Hi just got a quick question, I’m hoping to join the army in few yrs time. I’m a slow learner will this stop the medical process as it comes under a leaning disability?
It shouldn’t do as you will sit a test and that will generally put you into a like job role. Also, the army caters for all sorts of learning difficulties and it won’t stop your progression through the ranks either.
@@MilitaryFitness thxs alot.
@@Pxrker04 no probs
Before 2 years I did hydrocele survey. am I eligible in medical.? Now I can do everywork without pain. It will be great feeling if you reply.
You will just have to check with recruiters buddy, hopefully you will be ok
So I have low von Willebrand factor but I know how strict the Army can be with blood issues. In my case I have never suffered with bleeds or had to take any medication. Doctors described it as an "aspirin like defect". I've looked at the JSP 950 and it doesn't look good for me. I'm just wondering if they make exceptions since it doesn't affect me at all. I've even got a letter from experts saying I'll be fine so is it even worth mentioning?
If it’s on your medical records then they will probably find out so you should probably mention it
@@MilitaryFitness Thanks for the speedy reply
Hey i noticed you reply to all comments, which is incredibly difficult, so thank you for that. My question is a bit complicated. WHen i was younger (dont recall exact age, but say 5-8 maybe, give or take a year or two.) i was told i had asthma, and was put on with inhalers. I outgrew it by age 10 (give or take 2 years.) and i personally havent used a single inhaler since then, but my mom kept getting more inhalers via my name, as they were free, so she could get them for herself without paying. That stopped at age 18, i then immigrated to the UK (family descent.) I havent been prescribed an inhaler for 4 years here, but i am worried that due to my mom using them throughout my childhood in canada, i will be deferred. (I have not yet applied.) Do you reckon ill be fine? ( i also show no symptoms of asthma, etc at all right now, stil worried though.)
You will be fine as I used an inhaler as a child and I got in without any problems
@@MilitaryFitness Thank you!!!!
I have had a asthma inhaler on repeat prescription since I was a young boy but haven’t needed to use it for the past 8 years. I haven’t had a asthma review for 3 years. I don’t suffer any breathing issues. I’m looking to become a reserve soldier. Will this be a problem for me? If so is there anything I can do before Assessment centre to mitigate this. Please advise if possible as I’ll be devastated if this stops me as this is not a part of my life it’s a repeat prescription that goes unclaimed and unused. Thanks for this video 👍
Hey buddy. If you don’t need the prescription I would cancel it straight away. Once you have explained everything to the medical officer he will make a final call. But if you haven’t had any symptoms for years that will really work in your favour
This is great to hear and definitely is given me some hope. I’ll contact my doctor today and cancel the prescription. I’ll be sure to keep you updated. Thanks so much for your prompt reply 👍
@@viper69kane99 no probs buddy, good luck
Cancelled with reception just there. I stated that I haven’t used the inhaler in years so I’ve to call back after 15:00 today just to confirm that it’s went through. Reception stated the fact of non use on the cancellation form. Just waiting on my doc confirming 👌🤞
H there, my assesment day is in few days & I was bit worried for my medical test because I believe I have a gynaecomastia not severe though just want to know if that might be a problem for me passing the test.
You should be ok with that
@@MilitaryFitness thank you.
@@goingmyownway9333 no probs
I haven’t had a seizure (epilepsy) in 6 years and not been on medication in 5 years yet I got rejected I was wondering if you could help me coz I’ve spoke to many people and they say I should be allowed in
You can file an appeal
I did appeal and they rejected it saying any candidate with epilepsy who have had more than 1 seizure are unfit
hi mate, when I was 17 I had a bit of a breakdown (19 now) and its on my medical records, it got my application rejected at the time. I haven't been diagnosed with depression or been on antidepressants or anything.. had some counselling and truth was I just needed to change my lifestyle a bit I'm all good now super fit mentally and physically it was just a rough few months. but on my records I have one record of self harm and 'an attempted suiciide' but Ive never been suicidal I just think this label was thrown on the incident as some sort of reasoning (I was drunk as hell and had been taking pills). I regret this so much now not a day goes past when I fear ill be rejected again and that'll be final.. but I'm mentally clear but if I explained when I apply and have to appeal my regret behind my juvenile mistake with proof from my gp and old counsellor will I stand a chance ? when I spoke to a recruiter following these events they told me to wait 5 years then apply again but I rlly don't want to go to uni and just want to get on with it.. ive waited two years as it is and another three? I don't wanna waste more time on a potentially impossible dream. anyways thanks mate
I would go to uni and get a qualification. Wait the 5 years and reapply. You could even join as an officer then
@@MilitaryFitness thanks mate, forgot to reply aha, so reckon I have a worthy chance at all or just being too hopeful?
hi mate do you think i could join the army with aspergers my dream is to be in the army but im worried if i cant itll help a lot if i could know cheers mate
It depends on how bad it is to be honest mate
Hello just wondering if you could help us out. when i was younger i had a couple seizures i think 4 or 5 but haven't had one in 10 years now and don't take any epileptic medication I'm 17 at this time would i still be able to pass the medical.
That should be ok because of the time that has passed. It may not even be on your med docs since it’s so long ago and it may not even come up in the medical
@@MilitaryFitness thank you for the information
Can you join the army with crohn's (medicated)? Much thanks for reading my comment. :)
I don’t believe you can but you can still apply and see what happens. There are rule changes all of the time.
Hello
I’ve been watching your videos on the army assessment centre. I have mine in 10 days. I’m really worried about the medical. I was successful in my medical appeal against records showing back pain when I was alot younger been clear for over 4 years and they passed me on the medical appeal. I’m just worried that when I go to the AC I’ll get rejected based on what my records say even though I don’t have any symptoms or any visual problems with my back. Is this common that you know of ? Your advise would be much appreciated
You should be good if you have won your appeal already
@@MilitaryFitness thank you that’s definitely put my mind at ease
@@gracie-mae_arsenal did you get in all good mate?
@@Ren-115 I did yes I’ve been in training for 6 weeks now
So I applied for the army at the start of year, was on the final stage of medical but I had a message saying they refused me and I can make an appeal. So my ear drum bursted when I was 3 months old and was always prone to ear infection when in water and being a teen always swimming and not caring didn’t help but now I know how to prevent getting ear infections I’m good it’s been 4,5 years since I had one. Doctors even told me when I was younger I would have to wear hearing aids but I didn’t need them and told me listening to loud music wouldn’t help but again I’ve been to festivals etc and I’m fine so should I appeal or just let it go?
It’s entirely up to you and how much you want to join but an appeal couldn’t hurt.
I want to appeal it but even if I go to my doctors and say look I haven’t had any ear infections in over 4,5 years and even write it in a letter I don’t think that will be enough. They want new evidence.
@@jefflol4455 I am not really an expert on this but you could see your doc and see if he has dealt with anything like this before.
Had asthma at 12 never had it severe never had any hospital admissions. No problems now perfectly fit can do a lot of exercise easily with no problems. Do you think I’m good?
Yeah, you should be ok with that
@@MilitaryFitnesscheers
If I don’t take my adhd medication 💊 and I can prove I don’t, and I haven’t got involved in disfunctional behaviour within a year ? Will I have a chance
You may do, the recruiting office will have a better idea
hi, just a question mate please, currently joining the army, im going to brief tomorrow, im just concerned that maybe something reegarding metal history or previous convictions, i spoke to my rec he said that checks have been done and im all good, is that just him being upbeat, do they check things during this process on their end, including medical history or convictions? thanks
If you have got this far you should be ok
appreciate it mate, id just hate to go to assesment and they say i cant due to x reasons, medically im fine, i think what im getting at ultimately is, when do they do their own checks, rather than go off from what i have said, thanks mate i appreciate it!@@MilitaryFitness
@@User-mz6nf I can imagine you are thinking about the worst outcome. Be positive and hopefully you will fly through
After filling my medical forms it has been approved n accepted so what's will be be my next step
Jonathan from Ghana
Hopefully you will called forward for an assessment centre test
I want to apply but am I better off to wait few years bc I have always had asthma is not problem anymore but I was on a steroid enhaler and this year my mum rang up and got me a prescription for them again so do I wait few years to make sure then apply?
I would apply online and inform them of what’s happening and they will tell you what would best.
@@MilitaryFitness thank you
Is it possible to join with very mild autism? Just wondering since I don’t take medication for it nor does it effect my life.
The medical officer will have to make that call mate.
@@MilitaryFitness alright thanks m8
Hi sir. I did a blood test with the army and was found to have sickle cell trait. I was told that as a result, ill be doing graduated training, and not the usual vigorous training. So what will i do at the assessment centre? Will it still be 2 days? If i pass that, will they throw me into the 14 week basic training? For sickle cell trait people, wat happens after they pass the assessment center programme?
I can’t be certain of that. I would imagine you will do less phys until they are certain you are ok.
@@MilitaryFitness Ok. Thank you
Hi will my medical appeal be accepted if my eczema is mild as the army want more further medical evidence after my deferral?
There is a good chance if it was mild
@@MilitaryFitness Thanks Sam.
@@Pubg_Abbas_T61a5 how’d it go for you? I was failed despite being eczema free for years.
How long to apply for an appeal process for RN? They told me still under process
It can take a couple of months
Regected when doing the Medical Exam on the website for using anti-depressants for 24 Months or more. Shall i even bother appealing?
You could try
Hi, I am thinking of joining the army in a years time but suffered migraines a year or two ago, the thing is, I still collect migraine tablets in case it comes back (which it hasnt). Does this mean that i have to wait two years since my last migraine or the last time i got tablets for it?
I would apply and see what they say to be honest.
@@MilitaryFitness alright thanks
I think high standards can be confused with impractical judgment… if you have asthma which is very much controlled, you have never been to a hospital for it, never had an asthma attack, can run as far as someone without asthma, then to me you should be able to join the army… if you take medication for high blood pressure as a preventative measure instructed by your doctor, with no symptoms etc, I don’t see why you shouldn’t be able to join the army… if you have a head ache, (I wouldn’t even tell them that) but if you get the odd headache and you can still do what you need to do, then you should be able to join. We are all human, we are all susceptible to something… to disregard genuinely keen people with good health to me is strange in the 21st century. If every soldier had to yomp 50 miles a day all the time then I get you need the best of the best, but reality is that is not true anymore…
Some valid points buddy
Can't have back problems before you go in. They reserve the right to give you the back problems after you are in! Hey Devildog, you get to ruck the 81MM baseplate and the SAW ammo today. BTW, pick up a couple of mortar rounds on the way to formation, too. Just a small mountain climb...
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@@MilitaryFitness I like your channel. Neat to see how you guys do enlistments and intakes, plus you are really helping out your kids and newbies.
@@SSN515 thanks so much for the kind words John
28 years old butcher to trade,not overweight but smoke and unfit, needty do something different n army sounds to good to be for me if tht makes sence
Makes perfect sense buddy. Go for it
I was failed for eczema when I was 4. I appealed it and they haven’t changed their mind and now I can’t even get through to my recruiter.
Really sorry to hear that mate.
@@MilitaryFitness I was really looking forward to it too. Thank you though mate your videos helped me get my bleep test score to infantry standard. What you’re doing is brilliant 👍
@@Yehnah677 thanks so much for the kind words and hopefully the rules will change for you.
I had asthma as a child. My asthma went away when i was around 19/20 and im 28 now. Do you think history of asthma would effect their decision even though i haven't had it for 8 or 9 years?
You might be ok with a doctors note
@@MilitaryFitness so you reckon they'll defer me without one?
@@Edstrat they may not but they could also ask for a doctors note
Hi im wondering if hayfever would impact the navy i spoke to the former free church reverend who is in the army he said I could get my gp to give a letter of recommendation.
Because if im at sea i cant get hayfever and i only get hayfever in scotland not abroad.The medical tests are too strict.
I had hay fever and I was fine. I just took tablets if I needed too
@@MilitaryFitness ok so you can take tablets if necessary I only get hayfever in this country and for a short time of the year.I found out the navy accepts autistic people because the second sea lord has autism and I have autism thanks for your time I really appreciate you answering me back I will get my self to the recruitment centre
@@AntiFascist100 best of luck 🫡
@@MilitaryFitness thanks man appreciate your time I never know until I try it was my dream for years to serve this country
Does anyone know what the likely hood of passing my medical if I had torn my meniscus 12 years ago, didn’t need surgery and has been totally fine since ? Will this stop me ?
I shouldn’t think so as long as you can pass the fitness tests.
@@MilitaryFitness cheers for the reply
@@laceup8728 no probs
I have a close friend who was wanting to apply to the army but, this was 2 years ago and, hasnt needed medication for more than 8 months and has went away. What's the score with someone like that? I checked the JSP950 and it implies that they are Permanently Medically Unfit my mate has 90% of his medication he collected if that helps his case.
Hey there, I would reapply and see what happens. It can’t hurt
@@MilitaryFitness Great news! I put my appeal and threw everything I had to give with a nice cover letter and I'm through to medical assessment! Thank you for giving me that nudge to appeal the PMU. I'm applying for an officer role and aspire to become one of the great leaders in my life. I would love to get to chat with you over a call or zoom about what you believe makes a great leader and what is needed from army leadership.
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Hello, thankyou for taking time to make this video as it is a good insight into the medical assessment, but I would just like to touch on the topic of eczma/dermatitis, as I am hoping to join the british army as an officer in 2023 and this is growing concern of mine. I have no other medical issues except for eczma, however i have never been hospitalized or had to take time away from school or had secondary care, however I have needed antibiotics a few times and steroid cream which is shown on my medical records, the mild eczma is also on my hands ?? should I be concerned of this being a disqualifying factor for the army and the role of an officer?? I am trying to stay motivated but this is a worry as might make me unfit to join.
Thanks and hope you can give any good advice.
Unfortunately it will be down to the medical officer and recruitment team to decide. Hopefully it will all turn out ok.
@@MilitaryFitness Do you know of people who passed medical with eczma in the army?
@@chloepriestley4124 mild eczema yes, but I am not certain on medicated eczema. That being said you should still plan on joining and see what happens.
@@MilitaryFitness Absolutely and thanks so much for the quick responses but just one more question if that's alright, should I emphasize this concern to my recruiter or keep it to myself and just keep my fingers crossed?
@@chloepriestley4124 I would definitely tell them as they could help
What about knee pain that was bad but fine after 6 months+
If it doesn’t hurt anymore and you can pass the tests, you’ll be fine
I've had a allergic reaction to cats in past few weeks I'm currently in process of joining will this affect as I've not had asthma for years?
Shouldn’t do.
I did have to go to hospital and have a nebuliser due to breathing cat hairs in
@@lewisdeere the docs will probably make the decision on your medical more than likely
Thankyou