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[deangelo51]

I have a question about the physical exams at MEPs. From what I can understand, they check for full extension (180 degrees) of the elbows. I'm sort of worried about this, because my elbows do not extend to a full 180 degrees. (I'm not sure how far my arm extends, I believe it to be approx 170 degrees). I'm not sure why I don't have 180degrees of extension in my elbows, but i know for sure that it is NOT a result of personal injury and NOT arthritis or any other diesease. It does not have a negative effect or prevent me from performing as well as any person with a full 180 of extension in their elbows. Also my elbows never hurt, I could do pushups and pullups all day and never have an issue with my elbows. Do you think that during the physical that not having full 180 degrees of extension in my elbows could disqualify me from Military Service? (Keep in mind that it does not inhibit performance and never causes any problems during activities). Any help from someone in the Military would be amazing, and i thank you so much for your answers :)

[crom]

I don't remember them checking my elbow extension when I went through MEPS. That was about 6 years ago though. Either way, the doctors don't pay much attention and probably wouldn't even notice your 170 degree extension. And if they do, you can get a waiver for just about anything.

[norwyn]

No
go to sleep kiddo

[varik]

I went thru meps in september they nvr checked for elbow extension and even if they did I dont think they rly pay attention during the physical unless they have you do something one by one. they do the physical in groups dont worry so much abt. Im sure you will do just fine during the physical. just a heads up get ready for a whole lot of hurry up and wait.

[matyas]

Well depends what meps you go to, i went to the SAN JOSE,CA one.

the doctors didn't check **** on me. made us do like 5-10 exercises, the staff were hella chill people. I had severe acne on my back chest n neck. doctor was like 100 years old, just ask what problems i had, i said none.

then done. that wont even matter about your arms.

[rumford]

well ca and va are much diffrent the meps over here had people who hated the sight of ya . and nothing to worry about they make meps out to be a hell of a lot worse then it is just relax an 10 degress aint ****