Childhood diagnosis, 1st class med

[Looking for guidance]

Thanks for taking a look. Ten years ago (2008) I saw a psychiatrist due to parents getting divorced, lack of focus in school. Doc prescribed ADHD med, antidepressant, I then took for a few months before tapering off. Have since graduated high school, college, held many jobs without either ever being an issue ever again. I never considered myself to have received a diagnosis for either depression or ADHD, more that I was just sad about the divorce and thus couldn’t focus on school. Filled out FAA 1st class medical (first FAA medical I have ever filled out) and did not check “yes” on question 18 regarding mental health history. Any medical form that has asked me (job, new doc, etc.), I have answered no because I have never believed myself to have had a mental health diagnosis. Upon further research I see that because I was prescribed medication, a diagnosis would have been entered into an insurance database. Wanting to make this correct and not potentially cause problems for me later, I started reading many forums on POA and contacted Dr. Bruce. He gave me the advice to get records and go get a P&P. I am attempting to get my records, but the medical admin let me know today that they likely do not have them, as they are only required to keep for 5 years. Unfortunately, Dr. Bruce’s case load does not permit taking me on but I am thankful for his initial guidance. Does anyone here have any additional guidance for me? Do you second getting a P&P? Should I contact the FAA via letter? I have not even begun flight training so medical has not been used once since it was obtained this year. Training is set to start early next year. Thanks much.

 

[lbfjrmd]

Dr. B's approach is sound ... but i differ in my own complicated FAA medical cases. As you know your incorrect answer must be corrected, I would find a HIMS AME, re-apply with correct answers and follow FAA the instructions. You may not be required to undergo the psychological eval and testing part. There will be no repercussions for honesty.

 

[bbchien]

I am finding that the FAA's "incremental ask" approach costs airmen months and months. And after some recent "best practices" discussion in DC, I think the medical officers are going to be less and less inclined to act without substantial outside expert opinion. I do hear that in conversation with the "guys on the line".

 

[lbfjrmd]

I flavor my approach with frequent phone conversations to key doctors in OKC and DC move things along, keeping the time factor well under control.

 

[bbchien]

I think (?) I emailed you the "expedited service" memo of March 5? They're aiming to cut all that off save for revenue or part 141 matriculees.... So the precious contacts -Drs. Z, R.C, C.S, J.R, S.R.....are only usuable, judiciously.

And, if the airman is in a position in which he needs be forgiven, I generally dare not to proceed until I already have a pretty good case.....

If I mis-remember, drop me an email.

 

[lbfjrmd]

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I think (?) I emailed you the "expedited service" memo of March 5? They're aiming to cut all that off save for revenue or part 141 matriculees.... So the precious contacts -Drs. Z, R.C, C.S, J.R, S.R.....are only usuable, judiciously.

And, if the airman is in a position in which he needs be forgiven, I generally dare not to proceed until I already have a pretty good case.....

If I mis-remember, drop me an email.

you did ... i appreciate it ... i use it too.

 

[Looking for guidance]

Thank you both for your insight.