So I have landed myself in a rather precarious situation... This may take a while so please bare with me. 
So far I have gone through the Interview stage and have sat my AST and have been told by my local AFCO that I had passed both remarkably well... So 2 weeks ago I had my medical assessment and the Doctor had said he couldn't see my eardrums; and I am due to retake my medical on Wednesday (Note that I had passed all the other assessments I was placed through). So today I went to my local GP to look at my ears etc etc and after she had assessed them I asked if my medical record looked all fine (In case a copy is requested by Capita or whoever) to which I got told that I had very little on my medical record which was good (Also note that I had asked this before and was always told that it was clear/fine) however my doctor also told me there was a summary page for a diagnosis of a mild case of Aspergers.
Now this, to me, seems a bit problematic for many reasons.
Namely: I haven't declared it because I did not know (Even though It has been there since 2006, apparently) and because I know that the Air Force would either think I was trying to cover it up or something.
However, the Doctor said the summary note was quite unusual as it did not contain many notes and upon further analysis the few notes that were there said that it was a suspected case and any treatment was preventative and stated that I had a problems being social (Also note that at this time I was introverted because my Mum was moving me to a new school every 4-6 months as her and my Dad had recently divorced). Anyways my GP has requested on my behalf for an appeal as I have never received any support for it, be it in the classroom or in my examinations (I know people with Aspergers get support as two of my peers in High school have it) or even financially (One of said peers always bragged about getting an 'Asperger's disability allowance' from the Gov'.) ~ My GP had also said that it was probably a good thing because my suspected mild Aspergers would just mean I am more organized and get my head down and do things to the precise letter (And isn't that what military personnel are wanted to do?)
Now just for the Information: I have applied For the General Electrician Ground trade with the training that takes place at RAF St. Athen (Cardiff) so it is not like I am applying for a pilot position or anything that is above the normal Medical requirements.
As for my Application I never declared this because I simply did not know, and I am now currently appealing this diagnosis. Should I just keep my mouth shut until the appeal process is over then declare any results necessary or wait until/if the AFCO notices then explain the situation? I have also searched for other people's similar questions and wanted to confirm if they look at it on a per person basis as each one is unique to the person.
This is worrying me as I have always wanted to become a member of the Royal Air Force ever Since I was a young boy and have a deep desire, motivation and passion to join up...
Thankyou for your time and your responses are much appreciated
: Pepper.
So far I have gone through the Interview stage and have sat my AST and have been told by my local AFCO that I had passed both remarkably well... So 2 weeks ago I had my medical assessment and the Doctor had said he couldn't see my eardrums; and I am due to retake my medical on Wednesday (Note that I had passed all the other assessments I was placed through). So today I went to my local GP to look at my ears etc etc and after she had assessed them I asked if my medical record looked all fine (In case a copy is requested by Capita or whoever) to which I got told that I had very little on my medical record which was good (Also note that I had asked this before and was always told that it was clear/fine) however my doctor also told me there was a summary page for a diagnosis of a mild case of Aspergers.
Now this, to me, seems a bit problematic for many reasons.
Namely: I haven't declared it because I did not know (Even though It has been there since 2006, apparently) and because I know that the Air Force would either think I was trying to cover it up or something.
However, the Doctor said the summary note was quite unusual as it did not contain many notes and upon further analysis the few notes that were there said that it was a suspected case and any treatment was preventative and stated that I had a problems being social (Also note that at this time I was introverted because my Mum was moving me to a new school every 4-6 months as her and my Dad had recently divorced). Anyways my GP has requested on my behalf for an appeal as I have never received any support for it, be it in the classroom or in my examinations (I know people with Aspergers get support as two of my peers in High school have it) or even financially (One of said peers always bragged about getting an 'Asperger's disability allowance' from the Gov'.) ~ My GP had also said that it was probably a good thing because my suspected mild Aspergers would just mean I am more organized and get my head down and do things to the precise letter (And isn't that what military personnel are wanted to do?)
Now just for the Information: I have applied For the General Electrician Ground trade with the training that takes place at RAF St. Athen (Cardiff) so it is not like I am applying for a pilot position or anything that is above the normal Medical requirements.
As for my Application I never declared this because I simply did not know, and I am now currently appealing this diagnosis. Should I just keep my mouth shut until the appeal process is over then declare any results necessary or wait until/if the AFCO notices then explain the situation? I have also searched for other people's similar questions and wanted to confirm if they look at it on a per person basis as each one is unique to the person.
This is worrying me as I have always wanted to become a member of the Royal Air Force ever Since I was a young boy and have a deep desire, motivation and passion to join up...
Thankyou for your time and your responses are much appreciated
: Pepper.
