Brian101193 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 So I went to the doctor today because my knee's been killing me for about 2 weeks now. I can't really put a lot of weight on it and long story short, he thinks there is ligament damage (specifically ACL) but we won't know for sure until I get an MRI. Are ACL waivers given fairly easily? I did a bit of googling but couldn't find any current info. Is it safe to assume that I'll need a new MEPs and flight physical? Has anyone been in a similar situation and know a rough timeline? I guess I just feel like sh*t about it because I was basically at the finish line about to board and now I feel like I have to start over. Any advise/wisdom on the situation would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r40_501.pdf Go to page 17, that is talking about knee problems. I'm not a doctor so idk exactly what you have got going on but it sounds like it's disqualifying. Judge for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 If you already have a flight physical, put up with the pain go there if you get accepted and tell them you hurt it during woc school ha. Then you'll have a while to heal. Jk don't do that could make it worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Nvm I misread that. If they correct your knee and it heals and is asymptomatic then you're good. But I'm willing to bet there will be a long recovery period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Nvm I misread that. If they correct your knee and it heals and is asymptomatic then you're good. But I'm willing to bet there will be a long recovery period. Yeah I read that as long as it heals properly after surgery you'll be fine. I just wasn't sure if it was basically up to the MEPs doctor or if you needed a waiver and it was decided by someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I tore my MCL a couple years ago. I have no issues and I got my stamped flight physical in December 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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