Skipjack, I am living proof that you CAN receive an 18X contract with a waiver for PRK eye surgery. I had PRK about 4 years ago and initially at MEPS it was disqualifying. They sent off for a waiver (after forgetting to do so for 2 weeks), then when they received it I went back down and got my contract all signed up for 18X. I was originally slated to ship 05 MAY but due to my having pneumonia they had to reno my contract to 02 JUN...there were no problems at all with the waiver in the whole process. Like TR and SC have suggested, they can and most likely will give you what you want if you stick to your guns.
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