Expert: John L - 11/8/2011

Question
Hello-In September,I went to MEPS and passed the physical exam. I had a history of ADHD, had been off the meds x 2 years, maintained my B+ grades and had no problems in school. I made Eagle in scouting and had leads in school and community theatre. They decided to send me for a consult with a psychiatrist who felt I was fit for duty. When I got back to MEPS that day, I got a disqualification letter with recommendation for a waiver to the Navy.It was not for ADHD,but instead the diagnosis was motor tics. I was really upset at the time but was told I needed to go to a room and write why this was incorrect information. I have never had a diagnosis of motor tics and have no information anywhere in my record. When I was PDQ'd by MEPS, I wanted to go to a specialist/neurologist to refute this made up diagnosis and the recruiter said I had to let it go through as it was. Well, I just got the permanent disqualification from the Navy for motor tics. I do not and have never had motor tics. My mom is an RN and if I had motor tics she would have known and I certainly would have been treated for them. In speaking with the recruiter today he said they noticed me flicking my hair. The fact is, my hair was a little long and my bangs were in my eyes. I was flicking my head to move my hair out of the way. I don't know what to do. I don't know how I can be disqualified for a condition I do not and have never had. The recruiter said he doesn't know how to handle this. He tried to compare it with a girl who had childhood asthma but had outgrown it. The Navy told her not to even try to fight it. This is completely different. I do not have motor TICS! I need someone to listen. What do you suggest I do. Thanks for your time.

Answer
The only thing you can do is get a Dr note from your current Physician and submit it.  You can push the issue by going to MEPCOM HQ.  (Meos command headquarters)  You can also utilize your local congress person office as a resource to get the matter reviewed.  That will always get the MEPCOM attention, and they will review the case.