Something you should know about ADD or ADHD

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Comment by David M. Cleland on May 27, 2022 at 10:11am

My son had stopped his meds for one year.  His recruiter assisted him with getting the waiver packet together, which included the last time he filled his prescription.  Frankly, I was prepared to have him evaluated by an independent psychiatrist to help the waiver, but it was not needed.  His grades and work history were all that was needed.  He did well on his ASVAB and signed a contract for ITS - IT submarine.  At boot camp he also had to get a waiver to go to school.  He was also able to get that after testing.  So ADD or ADHD should not stop anyone from trying to enlist.  It really depends on the severity.  I have my doubts that my son's was very bad and even if he really had it.  In any event, the above is merely a policy and exceptions to policy are requested all the time.