According to the lab results following the increased dosage my TSH was .080 
. Its back to normal now though 



. I had not been allowed to take the ASVAB before because they told me I had to wait for the waivers but the new recruiter made me pretest and then scheduled me to take the test. A week later I scored a 93 AFQT and my GT was 126 which seemed to help my case a bit. I found out that none of my paperwork from before had even been submitted and it seemed like a case where I was pushed aside. This time my records were sent up for a med review and I will be going to MEPS soon.
I will update again as soon as the next step is complete![]()
Congrats, man. Was just gonna say, you should try to do everything you can to be otherwise exemplary on paper - I had three charges pop up on my live scan that would have potentially barred me from the job I was after. It took some legwork on my end (two months of retrieving letters from district attorneys and police departments exonerating me), but I can't overstate how much easier my enlistment process got after people found out I had kickass test scores and was in shape. Recruiters and commanders were exponentially more willing to go out on a limb for me when I made a good impression on them, be it through a good on-paper presence and having a good attitude, and ultimately I wound up getting memos from both the recruiting Bn CO and the CO of my new unit speaking favorably of me for my suitability review and I got the job. It's not a medical issue, to be sure, but without the support of the people I was working with, it would've been just as disqualifying. So take heart. You already knocked out a great score on the ASVAB, so do whatever you can do to show you're a physical stud, too. Not sure if they'll let you take a 1 1 1 or something, but if they do, take the opportunity and crush it. Getting a GXT from your doctor may help your case.
And it may not just be changing recruiters til you find the one you need, you may also consider looking for a new doc/endo that's sympathetic to your plight. I would never suggest you do anything to put your health at risk, but finding a doc who's comfortable with a slightly broader definition of healthy, and who is going to take your self-assessment of the severity of your Dx may be worth looking into. But again, please make sure you take care of yourself - there are other jobs in the world if this one doesn't shake out.
Also, when you get to MEPS, there will be multiple docs going through applicants' Hx reviews. This is a total intangible, but you can kind of get a sense of what they'll be like through eye contact, body language, and maybe a spot of small talk as you're going from one station to the next. I'm not saying offer to take everybody out to lunch, but ultimately it will be them approving or denying you, so even good eye contact, a smile, and a respectful nod in the hallway a few hours before your Hx will make your life easier. If it's down to two docs and the one who's been scowling everybody all day calls your name, let the next asshole in line go ahead and wait til you get the friendly doc.
But for whatever it's worth, I think you've got a kickass attitude and I applaud your efforts and perseverance so far. Best of luck, man.
68C with $20K sounds pretty good. You will be where the bulk of the Army medics are, and doing bedside medical care. There is a Nursing shortage nationwide, and if you decide to leave the military there will be jobs out there for you. Something I would look at is if there is a program that has a pathway to an RN/BSN. You have to like taking care of sick and injured.
You are correct about the different pathway, but it is not a "bad" choice at all. You never really know what will turn up for you in the military. There are career "broadening" roles, and you can find yourself as an ER or ICU medic. There are other specialties that are open in brick and mortar patient care areas. I'd say take the 68 C, the $20 K, and find your perfect spot in the medical world.
Let us know how things turn out, and what you decide on. This has been a long road for you and I'm glad you have a pathway defined for you. At the age of 31, you will bring a level of maturity that others may draw from.
It has been a long difficult road for you. We like to see a guy make it in the military. When you give us feedback, it provides an information flow for others with similar problems. Hang in there, things should go OK. Just keep thinking about the extra $20,000 you'll be getting.
Thanks!
Good luck tomorrow and let us know how things work out for you.
It is official!! I am now officially a 68W noob and I managed to get the 20k back plus the 3k. So i got 23k bonus with my 4 year contract. I actually ship out in a matter of days to Ft. Jacksonand then Ft. Sam
. I am so happy I cant even begin to explain. Thanks to everyone who has helped me to this point.
ALL RIGHT!! You got the MOS, and the $$. I'm really happy to hear you got the 68W and the bucks. Let us know when you get to Ft Sam. With a upload of orders, we can get you vetted. It's been a long road for you, I am really glad this worked out the way it did.