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I recently failed my medical screening to join the reserves as a result of experiencing swimmers ear earlier this year. It was a one off problem which cleared after 48 hours with the prescribed ear medicine. I am otherwise in good physical condition.
I had been considering making an application to join the Reserves for 4 years now, I was awaiting the right moment to apply so to fail at the first hurdle is really devastating and unexpected.
That said, I read on here that you would fail the medical screening by having mild eczema, so with hindsight the result doesn’t surprise me, although I never anticipated it. It makes complete sense and I will not appeal - I would not want somebody with the potential for reduced hearing on my team in a critical situation.
I’m 30 years old, so I will review my ear condition over the next 3-5 years and make a decision whether it would be appropriate to apply again in the future.
I have been reading this forum in background for a couple of years, it has provided me with some really useful information and helped me confirm my decision to apply. I felt that sharing my experience might help others on considering making an application.
I had been considering making an application to join the Reserves for 4 years now, I was awaiting the right moment to apply so to fail at the first hurdle is really devastating and unexpected.
That said, I read on here that you would fail the medical screening by having mild eczema, so with hindsight the result doesn’t surprise me, although I never anticipated it. It makes complete sense and I will not appeal - I would not want somebody with the potential for reduced hearing on my team in a critical situation.
I’m 30 years old, so I will review my ear condition over the next 3-5 years and make a decision whether it would be appropriate to apply again in the future.
I have been reading this forum in background for a couple of years, it has provided me with some really useful information and helped me confirm my decision to apply. I felt that sharing my experience might help others on considering making an application.