awbmof
Well-Known Member
When I took my flight physical, I was rather thorough in disclosing my health history. Which included treatment for ADD with medication for 2 years 1988-1990, Adolescent Depression with medication 1994-1998, and occasional migraine headaches (not incapacitating) treatable with FAA approved medication.
During the past nine years, I completed college in 2-degree programs with a high GPA, held jobs in progressively stressful environments with increasing levels of responsibility while working in two countries. Presently I am looking to pursue my flight ratings, and possibly a career with the airlines.
Last week I was denied a class 1 medical on the basis CFR 67.109, 209 and 309 because of a diagnosis of ADD. In order to gain my certification, the FAA requested that I undergo extensive psychological testing; however, my finances preclude that for at least several months.
Is there any recourse without undergoing the testing? I have a detailed letter from my physician stating that I have not been treated for any mental or neurological disorders nor taken any psychotropic medications from 1998. Additionally, I had a neurological evaluation (including an MRI) prior to my physical giving me a clean bill of health, which was provided to the FAA at the time of my physical.
Is it worthwhile to submit the physician's letter, or am I grounded until I can afford the testing?
During the past nine years, I completed college in 2-degree programs with a high GPA, held jobs in progressively stressful environments with increasing levels of responsibility while working in two countries. Presently I am looking to pursue my flight ratings, and possibly a career with the airlines.
Last week I was denied a class 1 medical on the basis CFR 67.109, 209 and 309 because of a diagnosis of ADD. In order to gain my certification, the FAA requested that I undergo extensive psychological testing; however, my finances preclude that for at least several months.
Is there any recourse without undergoing the testing? I have a detailed letter from my physician stating that I have not been treated for any mental or neurological disorders nor taken any psychotropic medications from 1998. Additionally, I had a neurological evaluation (including an MRI) prior to my physical giving me a clean bill of health, which was provided to the FAA at the time of my physical.
Is it worthwhile to submit the physician's letter, or am I grounded until I can afford the testing?
The system does work.