Originally Posted by
JohnBurke
You're talking primarily about those who claimed disability and social security, or who claimed military disabilities and failed to disclose them on FAA paperwork. Not remotely related or similar to the subject of this thread.
Undiagnosed conditions are just that; if one wishes to be an idiot and self-diagnose, then disclose that self-diagnosis and be restricted or delayed with medical certification, by all means; it's one's right to be stupid.
Otherwise, don't volunteer and stipulate to that which is not known. It's somewhat like taking evasive action for traffic when the location of that traffic is unknown. Not too bright.
I absolutely agree don't report something based on self-diagnosis that you wouldn't have to report otherwise. But talking to a medical professional (of any sort) is blurring the line to say the least. 30 years ago, yeah I know what you're saying. But there's a digital paper trail today. For everything.