Is it still possible for me to join the marines?

Question

so during my senior year of high school a recruiter came to my school talked to us and I left my contact info. So he eventually calls me months later and we talk and he tells me I won't be able to join due to my seafood allergy and because of the eczema I have on my hands. My dreams are totally crushed but I eventually I move on and start attending a community college downtown, something I didn't want to do at all. Months pass and I get a call from my recruiter and he tells me there's a possibility I can still join despite my conditions. I' was happy as hell we met up, talked, and then he gave me a practice asvab test(scored a 58). He told me to study and we'll meet up again to take another practice test before the real one. Now I want to know if anything he said is true. I don't want to put in all this hard work and then find out everything the recruiter told me was straight bullshit and I can't get in.

Answer 1

speak to a medical specialist. Your recruiter is not a doctor. In the mean tie study for your asvab and get physically and mentally fit. Become as marketable as possible to the military. Look into other branches as well. The key is to qualify for a waiver. best of luck

Answer 2

usually eczema is disqualifying and food allergies i really cant speak on. . though i can tell you from experience and friends that have joined, your recruiter will most likely tell you "lie at meps" cause most of them tell you to lie or you wont get in. thats on you if you want to lie and the probability of you getting caught depends on the severity of your condition you lied about. for instance if you lie about asthma and you have an asthma attack in basic theyll most likely figure out you lied to them and youll more than likely get a general or administrative discharge which isnt the greatest. i dont know if theyd issue a dishonorable for that.

Answer 3

Food allergies are not going to waived.

Answer 4

"... he tells me I won't be able to join due to my seafood allergy and because of the eczema I have on my hands." It's still true that you won't be able to join. I have no idea why he called you back.