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NEW HERE- Already so thankful for the information here
After months of research and planning I am so happy to let everyone know that my son, Jon is finally a DEPPER. His father and I signed his permission forms last week. He will be 18 next week.
Jon shared with me early this week that his recruiter was pressuring him to lie about his ADHD. I was glad to share with Jon all the information I found here on the subject. He listened. I told him this was his first grown up test of character.
He was diagnosed in childhood and took medication daily from 2003-2006. He has had no medication since that time.
He went and talked to his recruiter again, he talked to my brother(retired Army), we talked more and he did research. I am so proud that he decided to be honest.
Today we took all the medical records and a note from his doctor to the recruiter. Jon explained he didn't feel right concealing the information and that he wanted to be honest. He was so worried about what would happen. The recruiter looked through the records and said he can't guarantee anything but felt that he is a good candidate for a wavier and he would send the paperwork on up so he can get a prereview. He assured Jon he was committed to getting him in.
If I wouldn't have had this site, I don't know what might have happened. We know he still could be denied a wavier, but we all so relieved and happy to know he is doing it the right way.
Thanks so much.
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Permalink Reply by SonandSea on
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Congratulation to you and your son! Hopefully you will have your waiver soon!
Be sure to join this group, if you haven't already. http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Lots of great info there!! /
My son leaves for boot camp on 8/8/11. The time is flying by!
hugs ~Dale
ps~ I have a blog about my son's Navy journey.You might like it!
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Permalink Reply by Rexy on
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Dale,
Thanks for the welcome. I joined the deppers group and already have so much great information.
I look forward to making new friend here.
PS. I briefly looked at your blog. I will go back later when I have some time. It is great for you to document it for others. Thanks
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S~ Thx for stopping by the blog! I am hoping it will help me to work through some of my emotions at this journey unwinds. ♥
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Permalink Reply by ChrisAmo on
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As you've probably already discovered, it's much worse to lie (and lie by omission) about something than to tell the whole truth. If you lie and the Navy finds out (and it will) you can be separated for "fraudulent enlistment." Better to sweat out a medical waiver and go in honorably than lie and hope not to get found out.
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