/----/ "Trump lied about bone spurs to get out of military duty."
What a blithering, know-nothing idiot. The draft board doesn't take your word on your medical condition. They put you through a battery of tests and come to their own decision.
Before Army induction, you will undergo a comprehensive medical and physical evaluation at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to ensure you meet the necessary standards for service.
Medical evaluation
Medical Questionnaire: You'll complete a questionnaire about your medical history.
Measurements: Your height and weight will be taken to determine if you meet body fat composition standards.
Vision Exam: Your vision will be tested for acuity and color perception.
Hearing Exam: A hearing test will be conducted to assess your auditory acuity.
Blood Tests: You'll provide blood samples for various tests, including HIV and other health indicators.
Urine Tests: Urine samples will be collected for glucose, protein, drug and alcohol screenings, and, for female recruits, a pregnancy test.
Physical Exam: A physician will conduct a physical examination, including an assessment of your overall body health, including your heart, lungs, chest, sinuses, teeth, gums, and other areas.
Balance and Physical Ability: You'll be asked to perform exercises to evaluate your balance, coordination, and range of motion, such as the "duck walk".
Additional considerations
PULHES System: The Army uses a system called PULHES to evaluate your physical capacity, upper extremities, lower extremities, hearing, eyes, and psychiatric health. Each factor has a rating from 1 to 4, with 1 being the highest.
Disqualifying Conditions: Specific medical conditions may disqualify you from enlistment, but some may be waiverable.
Dental Requirements: Your dental health will also be evaluated, with disqualifying conditions including severe malocclusion and jaw disorders that hinder proper chewing, extensive tooth decay, or multiple dental implants, according to Coronado Dental Associates.
Communication with Recruiter: It's crucial to inform your recruiter about any past medical conditions
and bring relevant documentation to MEPS.
