Question regarding Navy HPSP

[InchoateMeaning12]

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I am going to be speaking with a Navy recruiter soon, but I wanted to ask this community a question I had that would pertain to my physical fitness. I do run, but I stopped lifting over a year ago because of some pain I've been experiencing with my sternoclavicular joint. The main issue that this presents is that I have pain with basically any pressing motion. I brought it up with my PCP like a year ago and he wasn't too worried; he just told me to try some stretches. Well this problem has persisted, and now that I'm in a position to start making meaningful steps to pursuing HPSP (already have a couple acceptances), I'm suddenly feeling the pressure to get this figured out; but I don't know how without compromising my ability to be accepted into HPSP. Do I go ahead and schedule for my PCP to get a better idea on what's going on and potential solutions? Since I'll be talking to my recruiter soon, is it worth mentioning this? Have I put myself in a position where it'll not be possible to apply to HPSP before first year?

 

[comp1]

Consider the VA HPSP and forget all this particular stress. Or just take out a loan and do the VA EDRP after residency, same outcome in the end.

 

[sergeant_usarmy_medical]

Army Medical Recruiter here.... So your Recruiter will ask you your medical history to include surgeries, conditions, medications, any limitations. We are not doctors, we just try to screen for any issues that may come up to see if we need to process a medical waiver(happens often). You will have to get a Medical evaluation to determine service eligibility. They use a system called Genesis to access your Medical history that usually the MEPS Doctors/Medical Personnel only have access to view. If they see something on there that raises a red flag or needs clarification they will ask. Typically they look to see if you were recommended to have surgery, cortisone shot, or physical therapy for an issue like yours. If they don't see that then you should be gtg unless you tell them that you do still experience pain then they will maybe have you get a consult to make sure its not something serious before clearing you medically.
Ultimately its your health and your body. You will be performing physical fitness during officer training and if you think you can do it with no issues great. If you think it hurts enough to be a problem, maybe go get it checked out. You obviously always want to be 100% truthful about everything with your recruiter, but in the end its up to you. Best of luck no matter what!