Marine PLC Waiver

jakewyatt

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I know this should be posted in the DoDMERB section, but since I would go to MEPS instead, I believe it was appropriate to post in this discussion. I'm a freshman in college right now and I'm very interested in applying to the Marine's PLC program for a commission. I'm not sure if I would pass the physical though. I had a hernia repair when I was less than a year old which caused my left lung to collapse. I received surgery and never had breathing problems or any difficulties from the complication. I've played sports my entire life. I can pass a pulmonary function test. Three years ago while playing basketball I tore my left labrum which required rotator cuff surgery. My shoulder never actually dislocated and after completing therapy I have regained full mobility and never had any problems with it. Would these two surgeries disqualify me at MEPS? Would I have to provide all my medical records or just the ones pertaining to the surgery? If the marines don't waive these surgeries will I be able to try another service?
 
Talk to the OSO who will handle your paperwork. My guess is you will be fine, but they might want to look at your paperwork.
 
Thank you gentlemen and will do!! I only ask because many people (including current marines) have been giving very mixed answers for the shoulder surgery but most have said I'd be fine regarding the hernia repair. I have not yet made contact with an OSO but only a marine recruiter.
 
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