Can you lie about having ADHD in the military?

If an individual is selected for enlistment based on false information, he or she may be subject to military prosecution or a dishonorable discharge, among other actions. The fact is, however, that many candidates have enlisted into the armed forces after hiding or outright lying about their ADHD history.

Can I kiss my Marine at graduation?

Because members are required to maintain professionalism in uniform, personal displays of affection are typically frowned upon except in certain situations. For instance, moderate kissing and hugging is acceptable when there’s a homecoming or deployment.

Can people with ADHD drive?

Adults with ADD/ADHD have a higher risk for poor driving incidents than adults without ADD/ADHD. The untreated symptoms of ADD/ADHD in an adult driver can impair the driver’s ability to drive in such a way that it resembles intoxicated driving.

What happens at a military boot camp?

When potential recruits show up to boot camp, they quickly realize what they are in for. While standing on the yellow footprints at either Parris Island, South Carolina or San Diego, California, young men and women are lined up, berated by drill instructors, and then go through a 36-hour whirlwind of receiving.

Can I receive VA disability benefits while in boot camp?

Essentially, the date you start boot camp or basic training, you are on active duty and therefore subject to service connection for any disabilities incurred. Active duty service members cannot receive VA disability benefits while on active duty as they are not yet considered veterans.

How long Am I on active duty?

You are on active duty between the time you enlist and the time you are discharged or separated, regardless of whether you are on leave, on base, at boot camp or training, or in combat.

Is service-connected compensation available for boot camp injuries?

Again, service-connected compensation is available for all active duty injuries (including those that happened in boot camp) except those that resulted from willful misconduct or while AWOL (i.e. absent without official leave).