Medical Disqualification?

[Lynxman]

Not always. I was NPQ'ed from flying for the AF and the navy gave me a pilot slot. Just depends on whats going on. The navy needs NFO's, and can give a medical wavier for just about anything. Get in and talk to a recruiter, see if you can get ahold of somebody at NOMI in Pcola. They have the final say for all medical matters.

Were you NPQ'ed from just flying or enlistment completely. I've been NPQ'ed completey no enlistment no nothing.

 

[deadstick]

Range of motion? Can physical therapy improve it? If so, can you get reevaluated?

Also, I believe there is a place on the FAA medical where this denial has to be reported. Don't forget that.

 

[Lynxman]

Range of motion? Can physical therapy improve it? If so, can you get reevaluated?

Also, I believe there is a place on the FAA medical where this denial has to be reported. Don't forget that.

Range of motion is better than before the whole incident. I don't think there is anything concerning the FAA on this. My anesthesiologist for the surgery happens to be my AME lol.

 

[deadstick]

Range of motion is better than before the whole incident. I don't think there is anything concerning the FAA on this. My anesthesiologist for the surgery happens to be my AME lol.

I doubt it'll be an issue, esp since the AME was involved, but I believe there is a box to check for being medically dq'd from military service.

 

[Lynxman]

Thanks for the heads up I'll have to check that out on my next medical.

 

[BoilerUP]

I believe there is a box to check for being medically dq'd from military service.

Yes, there most certainly is.

After I was DQ'd from all USAF rated positions due to (false) high ocular pressure, I was supposed to report it on my next medical. I forgot to do this, and when I remembered I went through ALPA Aeromedical/Virtual Flight Surgeons and self-disclosed to the FAA that I had made a mistake and not a willful omission from my application. I ended up getting into a Special Issuance situation that is little more than an annual eye exam and a PITA with paperwork.