I have verified my game cache, reinstalled the game, backed up and recovered my DayZ files, ran as administrator, disabled all firewalls including Windows Firewall, added and exception for DayZ in my Windows Firewall with it turned on, tried joining many many servers, using the "remote" option to try and join a server. I have NOT tried using someone else's internet or computer. My friend has the exact same PC as me with the exact same parts purchased on the same day with the exact same drivers and version of windows and he has no issue joining servers. I really have no clue what the issue could be and would really appreciate some good help.
I also have no record of any VAC ban and my Steam account is not restricted.