Originally Posted by atpwannabe

My situation is a little different. The last time I applied for a SI, the entire process from initial 1st class medical exam to getting the out and out denial letter was over a three year period. Over 20K spent. It was determined that my "law enforcement entanglements were drug related" per the Chief Psychiatrist for the FAA. When I got his correspondence stating that, I wrote back that that was ludacrious and absurd. Needless to say, that even though I met or exceed what was required of me, I was not medically certified. That was 10 years ago. I'm a totally different person now. starting the process again next month. My plan is to after submitting my 8500, to contact the HIMS evaluators in MCO and schedule an evaluation. It has to be done anyway, might as well get it done early.

I wish all of you success in being certified.
atp