Originally Posted by
atpwannabe
He should be able to get one. From what I've seen in the regs, an SI cannot exceed 5 yrs. So....either the FAA will award an unrestricted/"clean" (regardless if it's 1st, 2nd or 3rd class) medical or they will not renew it.
atp
He just found out yesterday from his AME that he'll always have an SI. He's taking meds and will be on these meds for life, hence the lifetime SI.