Medical Waiver Question

[Brian101193]

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.

[Luofynerd]

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.

[Luofynerd]

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

[Luofynerd]

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.

[Brian101193]

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.

[Dmurray]

I tore my MCL a couple years ago. I have no issues and I got my stamped flight physical in December