I'm attempting to get a 1st class medical and the AME deferred my application to the FAA. I was diagnosed bipolar last year, but a neuropsychologist ran a battery of tests and refuted the diagnosis. I provided the neuropsych's evaluation to the AME.

Anyone have any guesses what the FAA will do? Anyone have any experience with this kindof thing?

If the FAA gives a special issuance, will I have any trouble getting hired with Delta or another major? I've got my ATP, CFI/CFII, some types and 2,850 turbine hours. Will the airline even know I have a special issuance?

Thanks for the help.