@oldplodder Thanks for the update and I'm delighted that all is not lost. Remember Capita are employed as a filter and operate to guidelines laid down by the MOD. There are inevitably "grey areas" and it is easier for them to reject rather than chance letting through someone who is borderline. We would all like to know the eventual outcome as this acts as a guide to those who follow on.
@fishhead: thanks for getting back to me.
I've explained to my grandson over and over that CAPITA are no longer dealing with his situation, and that it's now up to the Navy appeals people whether or not he can move forward to a full medical examination via a Navy doctor. That will all depend upon the outcome of his EKG & ECG.
Today, he asked to speak to his careers advisor, who is not available at the moment. He asked for an e-mail explaining what the Navy require in order for him to present his case for appeal. He requires it as evidence in writing to show to his GP. Another staff member answered his request.
The e-mail he received pointed out that the EKG and ECG were required. However, it states that these tests did not necessarily mean that this would mean he would win his appeal. He was also advised incorrectly that he had been made PMU. I don't know where that comes from because his letter from CAPITA stated only that he was declared "medically unfit".
As I understand it PMU means that the candidate has a medical condition that is on the lengthy list that bars a candidate from entry to the service. "Medically unfit" strikes me as being something which isn't a complete bar to entering the service. That said, I can't find the definition of being declared "medically unfit," anywhere.
To me you are either TMU, PMU or fit for service. Maybe you can help me with that one. I'm just wondering if the author of the letter meant to declare him PMU, but only wrote "medically unfit." Seems ambiguous somehow. Thanks again.
