Originally Posted by
rickair7777
For airlines, I have never heard of any quibbling as to what exactly constitutes "loss of medical"... if the FAA doesn't give you a medical after you duly and properly apply, you get sick/STD/LTD.
At Delta you have up to 60days of "FAA Leave" for after you apply for medical after a denial or event and the FAA is taking their time answering. These days don't count as sick leave. If after those 60days the FAA is still dragging their feet with an answer you go back on ST/LT disability.