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[sweber1987]

I know that I'm definately not bipolar. The thing is when I initially went in for an evaluation, I was drunk and told them I was going into the Marines and was in the inactive reserves (liason officer told me that)( I had my DD 126 form signed and I swore in at MEPS), that they must have thought I were experiencing a delusion. Question-- If I get a second opinion that states I'm perfectly fine, will I have to report it on my FAA Medical Application for a certificate? And is there anyway that I might be able to have those rubish files deleted from my record, since they're totally inaccurate?! Thanks

 

[derg]

Re: Airline/Freight Co. hiring medical screenings

This is really a new question, let me start a new thread so Dr. Forred can address it.

 

[Chewie von Nubbins]

I look forward to the answer on this one.

 

[Old Pete]

I know that I'm definately not bipolar.

The FAA, your AME, your employer, don't give a damn what you think, they care what a mental health professional thinks.

The thing is when I initially went in for an evaluation, I was drunk

What??!! Are you friggin nuts? you knew you were going in for a psych eval and you got plastered before you went?

Question-- If I get a second opinion that states I'm perfectly fine, will I have to report it on my FAA Medical Application for a certificate?

Look, Dr. Forred has answered this question before.... Mr.Sweber, were you or were you not, ever diagnosed, by a mental health professional in a clinical setting with a mental disorder? yes or no. Answer the question!!

And is there anyway that I might be able to have those rubish files deleted from my record, since they're totally inaccurate?! Thanks

Oh yeah, now I know you've lost touch with reality, Dr. Forred is going to tell you how to delete your medical records on a public forum.

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

First, there is no way to get anything deleted from your medical records. Secondly, the records are already the property of the US Government because you underwent an evaluation for the military. They are now CAST IN STONE!
The following medical conditions are specifically disqualifying under 14 CFR part 67.

• Angina pectoris;
• Bipolar disorder;
• Cardiac valve replacement;
• Coronary heart disease that has required treatment or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant;
• Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin or other hypoglycemic medication;
• Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause;
• Epilepsy;
• Heart replacement;
• Myocardial infarction;
• Permanent cardiac pacemaker;
• Personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts;
• Psychosis;
• Substance abuse and dependence;
• Transient loss of control of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory medical explanation of cause.

An airman who is medically disqualified for any reason may be considered by the FAA for an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate

Simply stated, you now have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in your record. You will be required to report it in Block 18m and you will also be required to report the rejection from the military service in Block 18s. Failure to report either of these is a federal offense punishable by a fine of $250,000 and/or 5 years in federal prison.

If you think you want to apply for a Special Issuance, you will be required to complete a full neuro-psychiatric evaluation (pull out $5000-$8000 for this one) and then there is no guarantee that you will be given a medical certificate.

I don’t know what you were thinking when you went to an evaluation with the military drunk. Were you trying to shirk your duty? Were you just being a smart ass? Whatever you were doing, you are now paying the price. It certainly demonstrated poor judgment, another strike against you when the FAA considers your case.

I hate to rain on your parade but I think you have a long, slippery uphill battle to try to win this one.