Army medical question

Hello, my army application has recently been rejected due to being diagnosed with Scheuermann’s disease when I was a teenager. After reading the JSP 950 medical policy document, there is a specific paragraph relating to Scheuermann’s disease which states:

'candidates who have achieved 3 months activity comparable with military training (especially load-carrying ability)without symptoms are to be referred to SSMES. Candidates who are currently symptomatic are UNFIT.'

My question is, as I have been without symptoms for 10 years, how do I prove '3 months activity of comparable military training'? This feels like a catch 22 situation as I cannot complete any military style training without being accepted into the military in the first place, is there another way I can prove this training? I have completed several marathons, and recently ran 200km in 30 days which I have documented, would this suffice? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as there surely must be a way of proving this training if it is listed as an option in the policy? Thanks in advance

Reply 1

Surnia

No-one on here will be able to advise you.

Get in touch with the Army medical specialists via the contact details on your letter and ask them what would be acceptable. However, if you are appealing, address the specific reasons for your rejection as given in your letter and don't go by the JSP; it's there to be used by the doctors and not for candidates to try and interpret.

Reply 2

Ikaruss

Hi Meta, first of all while it must be very disappointing to get this news, no-one on here is qualified to give any definitive answers to your issue. See sticky above about medical conditions.

Without knowing the circumstances of your application and the decision of medical staff, it looks like you've done your own research and may have grounds for appeal. I confess I've never heard of that condition which sounds pretty rare. Essentially you need your own GP to confirm to the Army you've been free of it for 10 years and then provide evidence of your physical robustness. I would go back to your point of contact and tell them everything you've told the readers of this forum and ask what they need prove you're fit for Army training.

Good luck!

Ikky

Reply 3

_what

Hi, I’m currently at basic training right now at AFC Harrogate and all I can say is I almost failed my medical because of the medication, as well as sickle cell disease. What I learnt is the army’s super strict on medical conditions. As if you get hurt that’s on them not you and also they don’t take excuses when doing physical so the last thing they’d wanna do is push someone who says they’re fine and they’re not. My process was longer because I had to get doctors notes and blood tests within the army to pass my medical so I recommend you call them up first a discuss your situation because the army has there own rules even if you go to the GP saying your fine they can still say no to you. Just tell your recruiter everything and go from there.

Good luck!

Reply 4

Surnia

Regarding the above post: medical conditions and appeals are nothing to do with military Recruiters; they are not medical experts and do not see your records. The decisions are made by qualified doctors and ultimately they need information and evidence in writing.