Thanks for the replies.
For the depression aspect, I will email my therapist and see what my exact diagnosis is. I didn't recall seeing depression as an automatic DQ. Do you know how long the "cooling off" period would be?
For the childhood issues, I don't even know where my childhood medical records would be. I do recall getting a CT scan around the time I was 7 or 8 but I don't know where it was done. I don't know that my mom has that information anymore either. We've moved cross country several times. For the incident off losing consciousness as a late teen, there are no medical records for that.
I guess not knowing exactly how the medical works, I assumed I had to fill out the form and submit it, then meet with an AME but it sounds like that is not the case. So would I have an informal meeting with them first, and then the formal exam after I fill out the paperwork?