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A few years ago, I was diagnosed with depression. It seemed to be situational and after a 90 days course of SSRI and CBT, I was considered in remission. I want to start flying again, so I applied for my medical knowing full well what the process would be.
Here's the problem. A few weeks after my deferral I began calling around for appointments, knowing the timeline would be tight for the psych testing, etc. No one would schedule without the FAA's request for more information. I now have that in hand, but they've given me 60 days. Neither the psychiatrist or neuropsych can see me that quickly, mostly because the FAA take up to 8 weeks to send records. I've already requested an extension.
Two questions: one, if it take 8 weeks for the FAA to send out my records, requiring me to send in documentation within 60 days on two evaluations that can't take place until the docs receive those records seems...impossible. Is there a reason for this overlap? Two, are extensions usually granted?
Actually, three questions. If I miss the deadline (which is dependent on the FAA more than anyone else!) can I reapply once I've done all the testing? I understand I'd have a denial on my records, but the timing of this process baffles me.
Here's the problem. A few weeks after my deferral I began calling around for appointments, knowing the timeline would be tight for the psych testing, etc. No one would schedule without the FAA's request for more information. I now have that in hand, but they've given me 60 days. Neither the psychiatrist or neuropsych can see me that quickly, mostly because the FAA take up to 8 weeks to send records. I've already requested an extension.
Two questions: one, if it take 8 weeks for the FAA to send out my records, requiring me to send in documentation within 60 days on two evaluations that can't take place until the docs receive those records seems...impossible. Is there a reason for this overlap? Two, are extensions usually granted?
Actually, three questions. If I miss the deadline (which is dependent on the FAA more than anyone else!) can I reapply once I've done all the testing? I understand I'd have a denial on my records, but the timing of this process baffles me.
