Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 7/9/2009

Question
QUESTION: Colonel,

it said you responded to my last question about saying thank you and the jobs i applied for but i dont see my answer?

ANSWER: Dear Pete --

It just said, you're welcome, and good luck.  Let me know how you do on your Navy application.

All the best,



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QUESTION: thanks i will keep you inform. i still dont see why especially if i have had no problems, complications, diseases, and so on. i hope to also hear back from those intern!

ANSWER: Good Luck!

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QUESTION: Colonel,

i went to see the heart doctor like i've said before! he said i have a very small heart murmur sound. VSD patients usually have large sounds which would be a big no to the military. he wants to do an echocardiogram tomorrow to further enhance my chances of getting in. what do you think?

thanks

Answer
Dear Pete --

Unfortunately, my opinion won't matter, only the military medical doctors' opinions will matter.  Depending on your EKG you may be eligible for a medical waiver, but again, the military medical doctors, specifically Navy doctors must make that determination.

Still wish you the best of luck in getting a clean bill of health and a waiver, so you can achieve your dream.