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Grr. One more hiccup in the process. I tried to schedule a meeting with my sleep doc (with the VA) for the beginning of next month. They aren't taking in-person appointments right now due to Covid. Gotta figure out a way around the physical exam portion of this.

Hi. Sorry I've been away for a while. I plan to do the normal physical process. Basic Med doesn't work for me right now. Thanks for all the information! I should be able to schedule a meeting with my sleep doc after the end of the month to get the needed letter. Thanks again.

Oh wow. So this one isn't a one and done type scenario. Makes sense.

OK. Cool. Thank you. Looks like I just need to keep using the CPAP for a bit and then get started with the process. I really appreciate the advice and information. Blake

Also, my SA is very mild. I barely crossed the threshold for diagnosis so I really don't see a problem getting the Special Issuance. I'm just trying to figure out how to start that process now instead of waiting for when I need to renew my medical.

Yeah. I'm using it every night and my "scores" are good so I don't think that will be a problem. So the only way to do this is when I present myself for a medical? That's years away at this point and I would rather just get it taken care of.

Hi. I have a current medical and am self grounding for a recent diagnosis of sleep apnea. Honestly, it's not that hard to self ground right now since I'm not flying anyway. Looking to get back into it and I know I'll need a Special Issuance. I've looked online and can't find how to do that...