Reasons people fail the medical.

[Nywoek 11]

What are some reasons people fail the medical?

A danger to yourself or others, illegal drug use, highly contagious diseases like TB, those are pretty straight forward, but are there any gray areas?

For instance, after my abrupt separation in 2020, where my ex husband left me and my kids and moved far away in the early pandemic, I seeked help through a therapist and was put on sick leave. I went to therapy for a few years, and I suppose I technically still have a general anxiety and depression diagnosis on record, but I am not medicated or suicidal. I never went back to my old work, but I am currently enrolled in school to find a job better suited to me. Are these things that can become a problem? Like I said, I ended therapy and I am getting through school just fine, but I receive money from the state for this, until I can get another job.

 

Also other things.. like general health, are there things people get in trouble for?

[JeanneAdil 6,581]

getting help from therapist for depression is not a danger to u or anyone else /  its really just plain a good idea to get help during a difficult time 

people not being honest with all questions asked is more of an issue 

and ICE (immigration judges and all involved ) are going to be busy with illegals so i won't worry 

 

Take care praying for u

Edited November 28 by JeanneAdil

[smilingstone 216]

You write a letter explaining your circumstances, with dates, get your doctor to write one confirming you haven't sought treatment for mental health since X. 

 

I did my medical with my record stating my mental health difficulties are "ongoing" (including for suicidal thoughts). I explained that they weren't, my record wasn't updated as I haven't seen them, and that I've never been happier.

 

They are only concerned with issues in the past 12 months. It sounds like you exceed this so shouldn't be worried. They understand that people go through rough patches. I think majority of people now will disclose mental health issues in their medical.