Hey all,
This is a fairly specific question. I'm hoping to join the reserves in my early/mid 30s and have a civilian background in defence. I had originally hoped to join in my early 20s, but during my application process I had a bit of a medical scare in the form of a DVT forming as a consequence of weight lifting. It was treated, confirmed gone, and I've had zero circulatory or health concerns since (a decade later). The side effect has been visibly affected vasculature around the right pectoral.
As I go through my application next year (I'm currently living overseas), I will of course disclose this and intend to get a note from my doctor. But for the purpose of tempering my own expectations and hopes with regards to recruitment, I'd appreciate a POV from anyone here involved in the medical side of recruiting.
This is a fairly specific question. I'm hoping to join the reserves in my early/mid 30s and have a civilian background in defence. I had originally hoped to join in my early 20s, but during my application process I had a bit of a medical scare in the form of a DVT forming as a consequence of weight lifting. It was treated, confirmed gone, and I've had zero circulatory or health concerns since (a decade later). The side effect has been visibly affected vasculature around the right pectoral.
As I go through my application next year (I'm currently living overseas), I will of course disclose this and intend to get a note from my doctor. But for the purpose of tempering my own expectations and hopes with regards to recruitment, I'd appreciate a POV from anyone here involved in the medical side of recruiting.