Medical rejection

[jeremy1134]

Good evening I recently applied to join the caf, I unfortunately got rejected at the medical due to my mental health condition. The letter it states they rejected me because I require regular monitoring, and access to emergency services. At the end it also says that even with additional information it is unlikely that will change. Now they gave me the sheet for additional information and I went to my psychiatrist so he can write his statement addressing the issues and medically clearing is it worth appealing the recruiting medical officers decision is it a guarantee win. That is not my current medical situation but I don't wanna waste my time either just to be denied with additional information... I hope someone is able to help me out or atleast give me advice on this subject thank you

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Sounds like you pretty clear instructions and have a pretty clear plan.

Good luck!

 

[jeremy1134]

Thanks I just wanna know if itd actually worth it to appeal i don't wanna waste my time with it to be rejected again this has been a dream of mine since I was a kid and only recently have they made it so someone like me can have the opportunity only its not that easy

 

[ModlrMike]

To quote Wayne Gretzky... you miss every shot you don't take. Follow the instructions and make your case. Yes, you might fail, but you will absolutely fail if you don't try.

 

[jeremy1134]

Fair enough I also did research found that I could also re apply after 2 years with new medical information but im 30 so hopefully this first time works just waiting for my psychiatrist to do his part then I can start that long rigorous process of an appeal

 

[jeremy1134]

I think i have a strong chance though basically just need my psychiatrist to clear me medically and to address my condition and medication treatment

 

[sarahsmom]

Fair enough I also did research found that I could also re apply after 2 years with new medical information but im 30 so hopefully this first time works just waiting for my psychiatrist to do his part then I can start that long rigorous process of an appeal

Your age means very little in this case - you can apply to join until age 56, depending on the contract.

 

[jeremy1134]

Yes that i already know Im trying to join infantry but is there anyone In here that has recently gone through medical and has adhd and autism and successfully got to bmq I would love to know it would make me feel better. But how much information do I need in order to make it successful? The only reason is because they think I require regular monitoring and access to emergency services all i can think of is my psychiatrist and medication thats the only follow ups I had just to renew medication but I haven't been on it for awhile and it wouldn't affect me through my army career should my psychiatrist include that in his statement

 

[Blackadder1916]

I think i have a strong chance though basically just need my psychiatrist to clear me medically and to address my condition and medication treatment

. . . should my psychiatrist include that in his statement.

"Your" psychiatrist doesn't clear you medically. He should only provide your medical history, what his diagnosis and prescribed treatment was, how you responded to the treatment, his valid opinion of how you are currently coping (in so far as he is able to observe that) and his opinion of what treatment you will need in the future.

The CAF medical authorities will make their own judgement of whether you will be able to meet medical standards.

 

[jeremy1134]

Okay thanks for that I was already rejected but I wanna appeal the decision so his statement should include my current medical status and the effects of my medication treatment and if I have been off it and the effects of not taking it ? I also read that medication doesn't disqualify you but I will have to show that I will be okay if I don't have access to it .. but I'd prefer to be off it to avoid any problems i overall want this to go good and a chance of over turning the recruiting medical officers decision