Do they look for scars at MEPS?
MEPS examiners receive special training in the identification of self-harm scars, including under tattoos. The upper thigh is one of the classic locations for self-harm scars and MEPS examiners are trained to look especially closely there.
Can you join the military if you had surgery?
A TDQ will delay your request to process for a military physical until your condition has healed and you can prove the condition no longer affects you. A Permanent Disqualification is for a medical condition that is permanent. A surgery, for example, is a permanent condition because it cannot be undone.
Why do recruiters tell you to lie at MEPS?
It is not the recruiters job to get you into the military, nor is it MEPS’ job to disqualify you. For both, it’s to ensure that only qualified candidates enlist. The criminal background check and security clearance investigations can and do find sealed records. If anyone tells you otherwise, they are lying to you.
How long does MEPS keep your records?
If an applicant processes but chooses not to enlist, the MEPS retains the records for two years. If an applicant is disqualified the MEPS retains the records for seven years.
How long are mental health records kept?
20 years
Mental Health Records – 20 years or 8 years after their death.
Can the military pull your civilian medical records?
Because the military does not routinely pull medical records, recruits who pass their physical and reveal no prior history may get in. However, if the soldier later gets sick or injured, the Army can check medical records if an undisclosed pre-existing condition is suspected.
Does MEPS keep your records forever?
How long do recruiters keep records?
A. Generally speaking, all pre-employment documents must be retained for 3 years following an employee’s termination. Therefore, pre-employment documents (e.g., job descriptions, applications/resumes, interview evaluations, and offer letters) must be kept for 3 years after the no-hire decision is made.
Should I join the military if I don’t have scars?
The reason you should not join the military is not your scars or lack thereof. It is because the military is the last place in the world that is healthy for a person who has ever intentionally self-harmed to be.
Why do people self-injure themselves?
They also may be punishing themselves for somehow being bad and undeserving. These feelings are an outgrowth of abuse and a belief that the abuse was deserved. Even though there is the possibility that a self-inflicted injury may result in life-threatening damage, self-injury is not considered to be suicidal behavior.
Who is most likely to engage in self-injury?
Self-injury can occur in either sex and in any race of people. The behavior is not limited by education, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religion. However, there are some common factors among people who engage in self-injury. Self-injury occurs more often among:
What are the treatment options for self-injurers?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be used to teach the individual skills for tolerating emotional distress and coping with interpersonal or other stressful experiences. Post-traumatic stress therapies may be helpful for self-injurers who have a history of abuse or incest.
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