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Surgical repair? This is certainly not the normal cardiac case, but I have seen some crazy ones over the years. This is one where you will need to educate the FAA on the condition first, and the provide testing that support your asymptomatic and stable condition. That SINGLE submission will...

Great question, we run into this a lot. Most commonly, we see this with ADHD diagnoses...college kid complains to a PCP of an inability to focus during his or her 8am class, next thing you know they are prescribed Adderall and they now have a CPT code for ADHD in their medical records. Your...

1) you can go right to a HIMS AME - no referral necessary; HOWEVER, you should talk to an aviation attorney first. Not all HIMS AME are cut from the same cloth, sorry but true. Most aviation attorneys will have a good view of the landscape - for example, I have different HIMS AMEs that I...

Firstly, bipolar is disqualifying for a third class medical as well - 14 CFR §67.307(a)(3). Second, no diagnoses "show up" on a MedXpress - you have to check yes or no, since the FAA has absolutely no way to get your medical records besides a request under §67.413. Obviously, no one should...

-Even if you could get it expunged, you would still need to report the "arrest" pursuant to 8500-8 18(v). Notwithstanding the reporting requirement, you can ABSOLUTELY still fly. That being said, please consult with an aviation attorney prior to visiting an AME and prior to submitting...

No need to do anything. The FAA has absolutely no way to access your medical files. HIPAA is real. Just be truthful on your 8500-8 - if you haven't taken the medication then it does not need to be reported. (Though this advice is coming from an aviation attorney, I do not represent you...