Medical Rejection: How to Appeal? [Merged]

[apache2001]

my medical was sent to ott July 14th its now Aug 17th and still waiting any one still waiting  does any one no if past drug use would disqualify you

That decision is in the hands of the RMO in Ottawa. But tons of information can be found if you will just patiently use the search option.

 

[kincanucks]

Depends.  Send me a PM.  Did you have any medical issues that could cause a hold up?

 

[Cooper]

My medical was done on the 23rd of September.

It was sent out on an unspecified date.

I called on the 20th of October, (Almost a month later to get an update.) they told me my medical form had been sent back on October 2nd from where ever the files are sent, and that it was being sent back to the recruiting center by snail mail, and may be awhile.

Got a call on the 24th of October that they had received my medical form back at the recruiting center and that it was improperly filled out by the physician.

The form must now be mailed to the physician to be redone, then to be resent. I was told it will add up to an additional 2-4 weeks to my waiting time.

So it seems the times for mailing stuff fluctuates a ton, and that the physicians are a little lazy!

 

[medicineman]

So it seems the times for mailing stuff fluctuates a ton, and that the physicians are a little lazy!

Improperly filled out doesn't mean lazy - it may simply be they left out something someone else thought was pertinent (not going in depth enough into a positive finding for instance).  Be  careful about tossing labels around here (for instance, I spend on average at least 1-2 weeks a month doing recruit medicals) as word gets around.

Good luck.

MM

 

[RyanRG]

I had to get a urinalysis done as protein and blood showed up in my urine. I went to the hospital lab the same day (June 27) and had another test and complete urinalysis done. I don't know why the original results were what they were at the recruiting center, but the hospital lab test came back the next morning completely negative for any protien/ blood and was totaly normal.

I had the EXACT same thing happen with my urinalysis. Weird.

 

[medicineman]

Not weird - that's why you were sent, because it's often a transient thing and it's not our job to diagnose you for your family doctor, just point out that there MIGHT be a problem.  BTW, the screening test the hospital lab uses is the same one we use in the CFRC's. 

MM

 

[Marshall]

Hope your guy's forms are done and all by January. I was quite concerned if I would have to do this procedure but amazingly (even with a problem in my left eye) I was good enough to pass medical 100%.. lucky break i guess. I was told the average time was 3-5weeks for med processing, but I guess that it can be FAR longer by the sounds of some of you.

 

[Tharris]

Hello all,

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice/experience concerning appeals?  I understand the process, but I was wondering what the success rate was and if there is anything 'above and beyond' the bare requirements I should do.  Any and all advice would be appreciated.

Kind Regards,

T.

 

[tech2002]

all depends on the severity of your medical issue, if you have been declined because of medical condition, and you have talked to Army Medic then most likely 90% you have little chance to get recruited..
if you haven't done anything yet, start first with Army Medic, the one that was with you during recruitment, and ask for advice, most likely they will give you honest advice..

 

[Amy.Taylor]

hi,
I was wondering what is an Appeal???

 

[Lil_T]

an appeal is when you try to refute a decision. 

In the case of medicals, when a person is deemed medically unfit, there is sometimes an option for appeal.  It usually requires further testing and confirmation from your family doctor, possibly a specialist, to say that there's no reason to not enroll you (your condition is not as severe as once thought).  That being said, appeals aren't a guarantee you will get in - as the final decision is up to the medical people for CFRG.

 

[Amy.Taylor]

Hi,
so if i have a medical issue I go to my doctor and get them to write a letter or something? what should the letter say?

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Hi,
so if i have a medical issue I go to my doctor and get them to write a letter or something? what should the letter say?

the truth 

 

[Amy.Taylor]

Of course i am going to tell the truth but thanks for the advice  :camo:

 

[Lil_T]

you'd have to bring in not only a letter from the Dr but the test results as well.  At least that's what makes the most sense to me.

 

[medicineman]

Depending what the problem that is keeping you from joining, you should get a letter from your family doc as well as supporting letter(s) from a specialist - you'd have to get your family doc to refer you.

Good luck.

MM

 

[dr.davies]

To confirm everything above, indeed it is a matter of getting test results done and speaking with your GP.  In my experience, I had to get multiple tests done, I then included a letter from my doctor with his assessment which complemented the test results, which he sent directly to the RMO on my behalf, as well I included a letter on my own.  The letter I personally wrote likely didn't have an impact, however it allowed me an opportunity to reiterate my entire history to the RMO who may have otherwise passed over it and gone directly to the initial recommendation from my recruitment medical.  I left no stone unturned and ensured the RMO had all the information.  After 6 months I was cleared.  There are certainly no guarantees, and rest assured the onus is entirely on yourself.  But be patient for results, be diligent in the information you provide, be committed to the process if you feel this is what you want, but also be accepting that a medical standard exists for a reason.  Good Luck.

 

[Rinker]

This may be an old topic but whatever. If all my references have been contacted and old bosses etc by backcheck have been phoned and/emailed does that mean my medical was cleared. If anyone is curious as to what, I have orthotic inserts and the medical staff that reviewed me said I don't really need them and filed that I was a good candidate. I still had to get additional info, and my prognosis was excellent. So I was just wondering, because I am getting kind of bored waiting on the army considering I applied in Feb.

 

[PMedMoe]

Your references have been checked, but that does not mean your medical is cleared.  I'm pretty sure they do things simultaneously.  You applied in Feb, that's only three months ago.  Be patient!!  When things do happen, they will happen quickly.

 

[templeton peck]

I suspect the medical review is just another step to justify more bureaucrats in the long chain of pencil pushers. Why on earth could the medical officer at the recruiting office not be able to ok your file?  Streamlined my ass!