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I am not going to pretend I know because i could be completely wrong, but this is internal administrative stuff. The FAA is not diagnosing you with anything. They are simply putting their notes on what your doctor has already submitted. Thus, they really are not withholding medical records...

I agree, that’s totally not true. There is a huge difference.

Go see this guy. He was recommended to me by someone else in the industry. He is very knowledgeable about the FAA and their process. http://www.aviationpsychology.com/staff.html

I take supplements. I don’t need them for sleep, but I have noticed they definitely do the trick. Total Human by Onnit is good. You get a daytime pack and nighttime pack. Pricey, but it’s quality stuff. I think the factor in the nighttime pack is melatonin, 5HTP and a few other things...

Thats kind of a sweeping statement. Conflating a childhood ADHD diagnosis with the mental issues of the German Wings’ pilot. By that logic, I have to be weary of a ton of people that I know….

if you don’t mind me asking, how long after your head injury did the seizure occur? I also had a head injury back in 2019.

They verify that you have one and it's current... that's basically it.

And you should get the FULL report. This is YOUR record.

I did the full battery. The cog screen AE, and I sat down with the Doc for a long series of testing. I can only add that it is extremely important to have someone very familiar with this testing and the FAA. The one I used, exclusively does pilot cases. The time frame for scoring is...

Mild TBI is a minimum 6 month waiting period, from what I understand. Due to the seizure and seizure meds, it might be a more involved process. I had a TBI as well, and I have to turn in a current MRI, cognitive testing, EEG and neuro exam. Find a neurologist that knows the FAA process...

I heard the FAA hired a neurologist recently. I am wondering if that will change the process that’s currently in place.

I didn’t know we could exhaust them? Did they obtain your records and advise you on what to do next?

Are you with an ALPA carrier?

Ha, as you know... we are both head trauma folks. To be honest though, I wish the FAA could just click a button and see the relevant records. I am still some months away from submission, but the amount of paper I have already retrieved has been quite the feat. There are still more to get...

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If you search around, there are some threads on the eval. There is no prep for it though really. It's just a show up and do your best kind of deal. I will be taking mine at some point this summer. From doctors that I have consulted with, it is important that you find someone that is...

I am out right now due to a TBI in 2019. I would like to say that I could offer you advice from my perspective, given I at least know what I will need to submit to the FAA. Our cases are vastly different though. Given the details you have provided, it should not be that much of an issue. I...

Get with an AME that has experience with this for a consultation, or use a company like AMAS or left seat. They will review your history and determine what will be needed upon submission. If they just tell you to submit an application and wait for the FAA to contact you then find someone else to...

OP, not an expert. However, any medical consultant or experienced AME will know what needs to be sent in upon deferral. I have a medical issue right now, when I go in for my medical, I will get a deferral. At that same time my consultants will be sending in a massive package with tests...

Thank you for your insight! Good to know that there is some kind of written documentation floating around. As far as luck goes, I think I cashed that in when I was able to walk through my door and hug my kid. If there is any left, here's to hoping for two years instead of 4-5.