I was medically rejected due to past mental health history. I submitted a detailed latter from my doctor stating I do not meet the criteria to be diagnosed with these things, it was a very strong detailed letter & they rejected me again. Second time around I’ve gone to see a psychologist, I haven’t received his letter yet, but from what he said in the appointment it seems he also agrees that I don’t meet the criteria to be diagnosed with these things and he said he would be more than happy to write me a letter. He actually cut the appointment half an hour shorter than it was supposed to be and he said he doesn’t require a follow up appointment with me… my doctor is more than happy to write another letter as well. Is there anything else I could do to make my second appeal stronger? to be clear, i don't believe ive ever actually been diagnosed with anything ive always just gone off of what i was told growing up by my mother, my doctor has even asked me who diagnosed me so clearly she didnt have it documented either (i know i should have looked more into it before applying i just didnt really think to much of it because again it was what i was always told so i believed it) any advice is appreciated!
Medical appeal
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cyber_lass
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Mental health is a tough one. Not a medical person. CAF understands injuries to the body, not so much mental health stuff. And I know there are things that are a no go. Don't want someone unstable to be in charge of weapons. Not saying that is you, but that appears to be their mentality. Even when in, mental health is a fuzzy weird thing. I know people who can barely walk and are still in, but others who had some sort of mental health challenges and have been released. If they rejected you twice, I am not sure what you can do. You can try again, if recruiting will permit you. Otherwise you may need to find a different way to serve. If you want, there is an applicant fb page, there are medics and those that work in recruiting, might be worth it to ask to speak to one of these folks in private to get a more educated answer. Best of luck!
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There are also medical staff and those that work in recruiting here as well; whether the question is asked here, FB or the CAF Reddit forum (or other places) - social media is not a place where medical information can be discussed. Ultimately when it comes to Medical related queries (whether physical or mental) we have to be very careful in giving advise online as we don't have the entire picture of the file. Ultimately files that require medical follow up goto the RMO. Honestly your best bet is to discuss your file with the clinician that is working at your particular CFRC.
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This.As has been said many times on this board, we're not going to say one way or another "YEAH" or "NAY" for you. I've been on three different sides of this - as a Recruiting clinician, as a parent of someone that was dealing with a non-diagnosis in their applicant child, and as a clinician that has written the letters for applicants on their behalf. With any health issues on application, the burden always is on you to prove you were misdiagnosed...the issue should be in your medical records, but, unless your clinic has all your previous records on hand, it's difficult to sort out (a) what was going on when you're going by second or even third hand information and (b) if you're seeing a clinician that's only know you since lunch time, the RMO is going to take that into consideration - there is (or at least was) a line on the clinician letter of "How long have you known pt "x"?"...if it says "5 minutes", well they'll look at that and say "Hmmm" an awful lot longer than if it stated "Since they were born". Even worse, when you're dealing with a mental health issue (or allegedly dealing with one), then it's even harder, because some things are very quantifiable, where as some other things are entirely subjective based on what someone tells you in a short interview as opposed to a full on one with history, psychometric testing if required, mental status exams, etc.
I won't give you an answer one way or other - I don't know you nor am I looking after you. I will however say this - gather as much information as you can, ensure that you've been properly assessed, get as much documentation as you can and then put together a good letter yourself that's well thought out, organized and shows how you're functioning now despite a previous possible diagnosis.
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