MEPS

MEPSDOD Medical Forms 2807 And 2808 Used By Recruiters / MEPSThe DD Forms 2807-1, 2807-2, and the 2808 connect the military recruiters office, MEPS, and the applicant seeking to join the military to one another by disclosing medical history infassonation of the recruit.DD Form 2808 is used by the MEPS Medical Staff to document themedical examination. These are the primary medical forms/questionnaires the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) use for enlistment/commission in the United States Military. DD Form 2807-2 The applicant and the recruiter fill out this pre-screen questionnaire.It is to be completed by each individual who requires medical processing, in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 6130.3, Physical Standards for Appointment, enlistment, or Induction. The form should be completed by the applicant, with the assistance of the recruiter, parent(s), or guardian. Use of this form makes MEPS in-processing of individuals applying for service in the United States Armed Forces or Coast Guard more streamlined. Though it is recommended to make a copy for your records just in case the MEPS loses the form. The individual completing the DD Form 2807-2 will submit the form, at a minimum, one processing day in advance to the MEPS projected to process the individual. A minimum of two processing days in advance is required if support documentation is required to augment the MEPS review. If you have ever had a surgery, broken a bone, or had an ailment or birth defect, the military wants to know about it. Retrieve all medical documentation with a medical release form and submit records to the MEPS Medical Section. After the MEPS Medical Officer reviews the provided information, the appropriate recruiting service member will be informed of the examinees processing status, or if additional record review or specialty consultation may be required, for further processing or qualification determination. Additional Documentation The types of additional documentation the MEPS Medical Officer may require copy of actual treatment records of the private medical doctor (PMD)office or clinic assessment and progress notessubsequent evaluation and treatment documentssurgical and physical therapy notes and recordsdate when released from doctors care to full, unrestricted activityemergency room (ER) reportsx-ray report(s), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) report(s), or Computerized Tomography (CT) scan report(s), etcprocedure reports (e.g., arthroscopy, electroencephalogram (EEG brain wave test), echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), etc pathology reports (tissue sample reports)specialty consultation records (neurologist, cardiologist, Ob/Gyn, orthopedic surgeon, allergist, etc.).hospital record, to include (if any) ER report, admission history and physical, study reports, procedure reports, operative report (especially necessary for surgery to bone or joint), pathology report, specialty consultation reports, and discharge summaryIf an applicant has been diagnosed or treated since age 12 for any attention disorder (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), etc.), academic skills or perceptual defect, or has had an Individual Education Plan (IEP), call the MEPS for additional instructions. Send all documentation relating to any past or present evaluation, treatment or consultation with a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor or therapist, on an inpatient or outpatient fundament for any reason, including but not limited to counseling or treatment for adjustment or mood disorder, family or marriage problem, depression, treatment or rehabilitation for alcohol, drug or other substance abuse, directly from the treating clinician and/or hospital to the MEPS Chief Medical Officer. DD Form 2807-1 Additional collection of information using this form occurs when a Medical Evaluation Board is convened to determine the ?medical fitness of a current member and if separation is war ranted. However, this isprimarily used to verify information ofindividuals seeking to join the Armed Forces. The information voluntarily collected on this form is used to assist DoD physicians in making determinations as to acceptability of applicants for military service and verifies disqualifying medical condition(s) noted on the pre-screening form (DD 2807-2). However, failure by an applicant to provide the information may result in delay or possible rejection of the individuals application to enter the Armed Forces. Expect delays in this process.