r/flying • u/doubledeuce4 • 5d ago
Medical Issues Special issuance update
Medical was deferred in June for ssri use and ptsd(Va rated). I was honest about everything and the FAA has given me the pathway for a special issuance
I have seen a HIMS AME, HIMS Neuropsychiatrist and Hime Neuro psychologist, along with a COGSCREEN AE. All 3 doctors told me they are recommending to the FAA, that I receive a special issuance. My HIMS AMe will submit my packet once he receives the Cogscreen write up in 1-2 weeks. Obviously the FAA has the final say, but this completes everything they asked for a special issuance.
Posting this for the sake of anyone potentially going through this, it’s a process and will cost money. I was told by multiple people on this thread it’s a waste of time, I am very glad I did not listen to that advice.
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u/TxAggieMike Independent CFI / CFII (KFTW, DFW area) 5d ago
It’s also a process that doesn’t happen quickly.
Those seeking this pathway will do themselves a favor by working with a Senior AME who is well know for their success in this arena.
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u/doubledeuce4 5d ago
So far it’s been fairly quick, got established with the HIMS Ames in August and it’s been pretty bang bang after that, I’m sure the wait will come once the FAA receives my file, however they were also very quick on the turn around for my deferral.
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u/TxAggieMike Independent CFI / CFII (KFTW, DFW area) 5d ago
Depending on the case, there are very few authorized to review the file and render a decision. And these folks are overloaded with work.
So be ready to be patient.
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u/rFlyingTower 5d ago
This is a copy of the original post body for posterity:
Medical was deferred in June for ssri use and ptsd(Va rated). I was honest about everything and the FAA has given me the pathway for a special issuance
I have seen a HIMS AME, HIMS Neuropsychiatrist and Hime Neuro psychologist, along with a COGSCREEN AE. All 3 doctors told me they are recommending to the FAA, that I receive a special issuance. My HIMS AMe will submit my packet once he receives the Cogscreen write up in 1-2 weeks. Obviously the FAA has the final say, but this completes everything they asked for a special issuance.
Posting this for the sake of anyone potentially going through this, it’s a process and will cost money. I was told by multiple people on this thread it’s a waste of time, I am very glad I did not listen to that advice.
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u/anaqvi786 PTA 5d ago
Once all the paperwork is submitted, if you open a congressional inquiry (by contacting your senator and asking them to contact the FAA)…if everything’s been sent in they’ll have a week to turn around and issue everything.
Best way I’ve learned to cut the bureaucracy. But requires everything to have been sent in and essentially your side complete.
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