I recently discovered that the Post 9/11 GI Bill will cover 100 percent of flight training at an in state school if it is part of a degree program. I have found such a program and have been quite excited until I started researching the FAA Medical process. There isn't a ton of information available on PTSD but what is available seems rather negative and several years old.

My situation, about 4 years ago I was going through some rough times and decided to seek some help at the VA. I ended up seeing both a psychiatrist and psychologist and was diagnosed with PTSD. I was prescribed Citalopram, which is on the FAA's approved list for SSRI's. I have been taking that with great success since.

I cannot determine if taking SSRI's for PTSD can be approved or if it is only allowable for depression. If I have to come off the Citalopram and I react well to being off it I cannot determine how long I must be off of it before applying, I see reference to being off 60 days but again that may be only for depression. Are there any veterans or even not vet's who have had to deal with a situation like mine? This is rather overwhelming to me and my insurance does not cover FAA Medical Exams so I am looking for any advice/suggestions before spending what little disposable money I have. Thanks.