Answering Medical History Questions

If you decide to start the application process, your recruiter will give you a list of questions. These questions will again be asked at MEPS. They are largely yes/no questions. First your recruiter will review your answers. Then he/she may ask you for official proof that your conditions are no longer present or serious.

Have you ever had or do you now have the following (yes/no):

1. Asthma, wheezing, or inhaler use 
2. Dislocated joint, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle or other joint 
3. Epilepsy, fits, seizures, or convulsions 
4. Sleepwalking 
5. Recurrent neck or back pain 
6. Rheumatic fever 
7. Foot pain 
8. A swollen, painful, or dislocated joint or fluid in a joint (knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, etc.) 
9. Double vision 
10. Periods of unconsciousness 
11. Frequent or severe headaches causing loss of time from work or school or taking medication to prevent frequent or severe headaches 
12. Wear contact lenses (If so, bring your contact lens kit and solution so you can remove your contact when we test your vision at the MEPS; also, if you have a pair of eyeglasses, bring them with you no matter how old they are.) 
13. Fainting spells or passing out 
14. Head injury, including skull fracture, resulting in concussion, loss of consciousness, headaches, etc. 
15. Back surgery 
16.  Seen a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, counselor or other professional for any reason (inpatient or outpatient) including counseling or treatment for school, adjustment, family, marriage or any other problem, to include depression, or treatment for alcohol, drug or substance abuse 
17. Any of the following skin diseases: 
     - Eczema
    - Psoriasis
     - Atopic dermatitis
18. Irregular heartbeat, including abnormally rapid or slow heart rates 
19.  Allergic to bee, wasp, or other insect stings (itching/swelling all over and/or get short of breath) 
20.  Heart murmur, valve problem or mitral valve prolapse 
21.  Allergic to wool 
22.  Heart surgery 
23.  Been rejected for military service (temporary or permanent) for medical or other reasons 
24.  Any other heart problems 
25.  High blood pressure 
26.  Discharged from military service for medical reasons 
27.  Ulcer (stomach, duodenum or other part of intestine) 
28.  Received disability compensation for an injury or other medical condition 
29.  Hepatitis (liver infection or inflammation) 
30. Intestinal obstruction (locked bowels), or any other chronic or recurrent intestinal problem, including small intestine or colon problems, such as Crohn's disease or colitis 
31.  Detached retina or surgery for a detached retina 
32.  Surgery to remove a portion of the intestine (other than the appendix) 
33.  Any other eye condition, injury or surgery 
34.  Are you over 40? (If so, call the MEPS for information on special requirements for over-40 physicals) 
35.  Gall bladder trouble or gall stones 
36.  Jaundice 
37.  Missing a kidney 
38.  Allergy to common food (milk, bread, eggs, meat, fish or other common food) 
39.  (Females only) Abnormal PAP smear or gynecological problem 
40.  (Males only) Missing a testicle, testicular implant, or undescended testicle 
41.  Broken bone requiring surgery to repair (with or without pins, plates, screws or other metal fixation devices used in repair) 
42.  Ruptured or bulging disk in your back or surgery for a ruptured or bulging disk 
43.  Thyroid condition or take medication for your thyroid 
44.  Limitation of motion of any joint, including knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip or other joint 
45.  Drug or alcohol rehab 
46.  Kidney, urinary tract or bladder problems, surgery, stones or other urinary tract problems 
47.  Sugar, protein or blood in urine 
48.  Surgery on a bone or joint (knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, etc.) including Arthroscopy with normal findings 
49.  Taking any medications
50.  Pain or swelling at the site of an old fracture 
51.  Perforated ear drum or tubes in ear drum(s) 
52.  Anemia 
53.  Ear surgery, to include mastoidectomy or repair of perforated ear drum, hearing loss or need/use a hearing aid 
54.  Night blindness 
55.  Arthritis 
56.  Absence or disturbance of the sense of smell 
57.  Absence or removal of the spleen, or rupture or tear of the spleen without removal 
58.  Anorexia or other eating disorder 
59.  Cracked bone or fracture(s) 
60.  Bursitis 
61.  Braces (If you wear or are planning on obtaining braces for your teeth, have the orthodontist submit a letter stating that braces will be removed before active duty date; release form and sample format can be found in the Recruiter's Medical Guide.) 
62.  Loss of finger, toe or part thereof 
63.  Loss of the ability to fully flex (bend) or fully extend a finger, toe or other joint 
64.  Shoulder, knee, or elbow problem (out of place) 
65.  Locking of the knee or other joint 
66.  Giving way of knee or other joint 
67.  Cataracts or surgery for cataracts 
68.  Eye surgery, including radial keratotomy, lens implant or other eye surgery to improve your vision 
69.  Collapsed lung or other lung condition 
70.  Bed wetting since age 12 
71.  Evaluation, treatment, or hospitalization for alcohol abuse, dependence, or addiction 
72.  Taken medication, drugs, or any substance to improve attention, behavior, or physical performance 
73. Do you smoke? If yes: 
    Type: Cigarettes - Cigars - Smokeless tobacco
    How many per day?
74. Evaluation, treatment, or hospitalization for substance use, abuse, addiction or dependence (including illegal drugs, prescription medications, or other substances) 
75. Any illnesses, surgery, or hospitalization not listed above