DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND
FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY 40121-2725

 

REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:

RCRO-EEPD-CS 7 17

MEMORANDUM FOR

SUBJECT: Adjustment of Medical Waiver Consideration

Purpose: To establish MEPS Guidelines for Previous restricted waivers IAW AR 601-
210, UR 601?210, and USAREC Message 17-070

2. The following medical conditions were removed from UR 601-210 M-5b which were
part of the "never waiver/suspended? status.

a. Self-mutilation

b. Non-isolated mood disorders (to include depression and bipolar 
(does not include 

e. Drug and alcohol abusefdependence as reflected in the Diagnostic Statistical
Manual (DSM V) that is not in sustained remission.? Does not include court-
ordered evaluations as part of a sentencing.

3. Implementation: To properly recommend a waiver for an applicant with any of these
conditions, the following documents are required:

a. Photos of suspected self-mutilation (to be taken by recruiter)

i. Photos must be clearly labeled with the area of body outside area
of right forearm or inside portion of left wrist), applicant?s name and
PRID, and the date/time the photo was taken. Do not take/provide any
photographs of intimate areas.

b. Detailed applicant statement.
0. Supporting medical records as needed.

4. in many cases, a consult will be accomplished through USMEPCOM, but
civilian clearance may be'suf?cient. 

5. For all waivers, the burden of proof is on the applicant to provide a clear and
meritorious case for why a waiver should be considered.


SUBJECT: Adjustment of Medical Waiver Consideration

6. P00 is SFC Heather Romine at (502) 626-5423 or heatherm.

romine.mil@mail.mil

 

CHRISTOPHER D. MEYERING, D.O.
MO, USA
USAREC Command Surgeon