medical

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...

Hi there. I am new to these forums and also currently in the processing of enrolling into the CAF. My MOS preferences are Aviation Systems Technician and Materials Technician. I just recently did my medical exam yesterday, and was given 2 forms to bring to my doctor. The first is a general...

Hi everyone, I recently went to CFEME for a pilot medical and the ophthalmologist found a problem that disqualified me for all aircrew trades. I have seen optometrists all my life and none of them has ever brought this issue to my attention. I went to an optometrist to get a referral to a...

Hi! I am a 17 year old trying to apply to the CAF. I did my aptitude test and qualified for the trade i wanted, did the interview and my medical. during the medical i had mention i sometimes have occasional headaches and had suicidal ideation when i was 12-13. i had to get some forms signed by...

So I'm a graduating university student considering applying to the CAF through DEO. However, I have undiagnosed seasonal depression, and I currently take St. John's Wort every winter. It's considered a "natural health product" meaning it doesn't require a prescription and isn't even considered a...

Hi! Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of being a Medical Laboratory Technologist in the forces? Interested in applying! Have a couple questions: 1. What does the training entail once you are finished school? Do you get to do exercises etc.? 2. Do you travel much? 3. Are...