Here is a very brief summary answer. I am not a physician. Your mileage may vary depending on your condition and results of evaluation.
Step 1: Create a new account on "FAA Med-Express" web site.
Step 2: Fill out FAA Form 8500 on-line and complete all steps to submit to FAA.
Step 3: Make an appointment with an FAA AME of your choice in your area.
Step 4. Wait patiently. You will receive a letter from the FAA with either:
-Denial of Medical certificate with reasons AND/OR
-Request for more testing AND/OR
-Invitation to make an appointment with your local FSDO to fly with an FAA Inspector and do a "Special Medical Flight Test". If successful...
Step 5. Your "SODA" and FAA Medical Certificate will be handed to you by the FAA Inspector or mailed to you from OKC.
For more information, Google FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 8.
Last edited by PerfInit; 02-14-2015 at 06:22 PM.