Topic: Heart Murmur

Lamm · June 5th, 2005

I have a question regarding heart murmurs. I found out I have an "innocent heart murmur" a few months ago.
Here's a link that exlpain what an innocent heart murmur is.
http://www.americanheart.org/present...dentifier=4594
Would this disqualify me from joining the Corps?
Thanks,
Lamm

03USMC · June 5th, 2005

You need to speak with a Medical Officer, but I know several Marines who served and had murmurs.

Lamm · June 5th, 2005

Thanks you sir for the information. Do you think the local recruiter would know?
Thanks,
Lamm

03USMC · June 5th, 2005

He should be able to find out if he doesn't. However I would get your Dr to document the condition and present him with the paperwork.

Lamm · June 5th, 2005

Roger, I asked my Doc if he thought it would restrict me from joining, and he said no. He said it wasn't a big deal at all.
Thanks,
Lamm

Calusas · June 9th, 2005

I got out of MEPS a few hours ago, found out I had a heart murmur. I have to go back in a few weeks to see their heart specialist to see if I clear for the corp.

My recruiter didn't seem to thrilled, but after reading everything I have (Spent a few hours reading everything I could on murmurs) I don't see why I should have any problems. *Knocks on wood*

Lamm · June 9th, 2005

Hey good luck man, I hope it all turns out well. Keep us updated.
Lamm

June 5th, 2005	Post 1
Lamm Optio	Post; Heart Murmur I have a question regarding heart murmurs. I found out I have an "innocent heart murmur" a few months ago. Here's a link that exlpain what an innocent heart murmur is. http://www.americanheart.org/present...dentifier=4594 Would this disqualify me from joining the Corps? Thanks, Lamm __________________ Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They\'re aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They\'ve got really short hair and they always go for the throat. [RAdm. \"Jay\" R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995] -Second Amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

June 5th, 2005	Post 2
03USMC Milforum Moderator Gear	You need to speak with a Medical Officer, but I know several Marines who served and had murmurs. __________________ *Sgt. Rafael Peralta ,United States Marine Corps* *Company A, 1st Bn, 3rd Marine Regt, 3rd Marine Divison* *We will never forget your valor and sacrifice.* *Semper Fi !*

June 5th, 2005	Post 3
Lamm Optio	Thanks you sir for the information. Do you think the local recruiter would know? Thanks, Lamm

June 5th, 2005	Post 4
03USMC Milforum Moderator Gear	He should be able to find out if he doesn't. However I would get your Dr to document the condition and present him with the paperwork.

June 5th, 2005	Post 5
Lamm Optio	Roger, I asked my Doc if he thought it would restrict me from joining, and he said no. He said it wasn't a big deal at all. Thanks, Lamm

June 9th, 2005	Post 6
Calusas Tirones	I got out of MEPS a few hours ago, found out I had a heart murmur. I have to go back in a few weeks to see their heart specialist to see if I clear for the corp. My recruiter didn't seem to thrilled, but after reading everything I have (Spent a few hours reading everything I could on murmurs) I don't see why I should have any problems. Knocks on wood

June 9th, 2005	Post 7
Lamm Optio	Hey good luck man, I hope it all turns out well. Keep us updated. Lamm

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