medical

Trying to find appropriate thread area to post, short backstory been in just over 5 years, occupation as HRA, sadly had to get an ileostomy. Currently still working and file being reviewed by DMPOL (however spell acronym) in next 10 months, doctor tracking no issues with occupation and does not...

I did my medical test 2weeks ago, everything was fine, except for my past cannabis use. I pretty much stop 1 year ago (End of November 2024), but I re-use casually in October for about 2weeks, and now they asking me a diagnostic from a Addiction Specialist ( Specialiste en Toxicomanie ). I'm...

Hello everybody, I would just like some advice in about two years. I plan to retire from the Reg Force in 2 years so that I can hit 12 years, and want to receive VAC benefits upon releasing. Through my service I have developed a mental disability however I do not want to disclose to doctors at...

Good afternoon, I’m seeking some advice on how i should proceed with my military application. I have found myself in quite the peculiar position and i want to make sure that i’m making the right decision(s). After almost two years of waiting I have finally been found fit to serve in caf. I...

When I was found to be medically unfit for service in my original application, I received an email first from a med tech, and another from the detachment commander to confirm this, so I know what will happen if I’m still deemed medically unfit. I have reapplied with much better evidence of...

So after 1.5 years of trying to enrol into the CAF I received news that I have not met the minimum vision requirements. This has really bummed me out and i’m desperate to find out if there’s anything i can do to rectify the situation. My eyesight is 20/20 or 6/6 (corrected), 20/150 or 6/45...

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7141214 Is there any information available as to what has been changed, if anything, when it comes to history of depression/anxiety diagnosis/medications? Are any changes made in regards to these diagnoses/medications only applicable to those who are actively taking...

Hello, I am working on a medical appeal. I have only have half of my pinkie and thumb on my left hand and for this reason I did not get medical clearance (Cannot handle a military weapon) I have a firearms license within Ontario and have never needed a device. I did everything growing up like...

I passed my CFAT two weeks ago, and to the best of my recollection, one of the recruiters told me that I would receive information to prepare for my medical exam and interview. However, I have not been contacted at all after taking the CFAT. I have talked to people I referenced in my validation...

Howdy everyone, I have searched this forum pretty extensively for an answer to this situation. I was medically rejected for not meeting the CEMS due to a diagnosis of celiac disease. I am aware of the long term hazards of eating gluten. But I have been doing so for years (4 aprox.) without...

Has anyone recently appealed a medically unfit finding? If so how long did it take to hear back? Was your attempt successful?

Just got word I’m being medically released, along with many others, should be a 3B. I understand you are guaranteed 75-90% of pay for two years through manulife depending on whether it’s a 3A or 3B release. Which is great. However I am absolutely terrified they are not going to acknowledge...

Hi. I am PR and currently my CAF application ( regular) is in process. My recruiter told me that my next step is medical and I am in waitlist.Anyone recently gone through the process and let me know the waiting time for medical to be scheduled. Thank you to all honourable members.

Hello, I had been recently deemed unfit for service by the RMO due to a previous spinal fracture that occurred in 2017 along with epiretinal membrane that was found during my pre-screening when I underwent laser corrective surgery. Regarding my spine, I recovered within a few months and was...

HI, I had my medical interview and phone interview done 7 months back. Then they asked me fill DND 2780 as I am 40 years old. I got it filled and sent 15 days afterwards. I got confirmation from CAF that they have received the form. But afterwards I have not seen any movement in my application...

Hey everyone, I am applying for ROTP. I completed my CFAT about a month and a half ago and qualified for everything (the recruiters words, don’t ask what ‘everything’ means). About 20 days ago I submitted my ROTP application which included my transcript and some questions directly to RMC. My...

I got a letter stating my file could be reopened in march 2024 as I stopped abilify medication around march 2023. My diagnosis was anxious/depressive disorder related to traumatic events such as being harassed in Paris then stalked in Tromsø by a model influencer. Went back to my hometown and...

Hey guys, I just completed my physical, successfully completing my recruitment process except for a blood test result which I now have and am dropping off with the required physician paperwork tomorrow. Out of curiosity, how long does it take to get cleared by the medical review board after...

Hello , does a previous hernia surgery that was done many years ago disqualify my from joining the army as an infantryman?

Hi guys, I just finished the aptitude test yesterday and qualified to be a pilot based on the score. but I do wear glasses, short vision, roughly 20/120. is that ok to apply for being a pilot? maybe not qualified to be a pilot for fighter jets, but not sure if helicopters and transport jets are...