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Old 06-17-2018, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul View Post
I’m not understanding something.
In Aug 2012 you’ve posted that you were “cleared” by the FAA
Got the call.....
Now you’ve stated that you haven’t.
TiredSoul:

I started this process in back 9/2008. By 8/2012, (engaged in the SI process), I had had three HIMS evaluations, secured a HIMS AME, and had completed other psychiatric and psychological evals done by doctors not associated with the FAA. The last thing I was told by Kathy Lincoln outta the FAA/DC office is that all I needed was a comprehensive eye exam. She alluded to the fact that I would be certified b/c all criteria had been met. I honestly believed that I was on my way and my efforts would finally start to pay off. Per Ms. Lincoln, all other criteria and suggestions had been met and followed.

With that in mind, you can understand why I stated that I was crushed when I got the final denial letter. My question to the FAA would be.."If ASPD is a permanent disqualifier, why in God's name did they suggest and allow me to pursue the SI process?"

That's the million $$ question.


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Old 06-17-2018, 08:06 AM
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atpwannabe,

You may have answered your ‘million $ question’ in a previous post:

“I made the mistake of responding to the Chief Psychiatrist's note of my "law enforcement entanglements being drug related" as being ludacris and absurd". Boy was that the wrong answer/response. Hindsight is 20/20 vision!”

It’s possible that this escalated a routine SI case into something that any bureaucracy finds unforgivable: a Turf Violation. Your HIMS AME should have warned you against doing it.
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Old 06-17-2018, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman View Post
atpwannabe,

You may have answered your ‘million $ question’ in a previous post:

“I made the mistake of responding to the Chief Psychiatrist's note of my "law enforcement entanglements being drug related" as being ludacris and absurd". Boy was that the wrong answer/response. Hindsight is 20/20 vision!”

It’s possible that this escalated a routine SI case into something that any bureaucracy finds unforgivable: a Turf Violation. Your HIMS AME should have warned you against doing it.

Hey tomgoodman:

Thanks for the response and it's really good to "see" you again.

I've actually decided to construct a letter directly to Dr. Chesanow and apologize for my shortsightedness in his diagnosis and in addition to what Excargdog suggested. I recently Googled his name and read his bio. He has over 40 years of experience in addressing/treating addiction/abuse. Also, I plan to explain how I've dealt with the root issues that lead to the systemic overt behavior. Such as overcoming the approval of others, facing and dealing with rejection and low self-esteem, and finding value and purpose in who I am and that I either stand or fall based on internal change as oppose to seeking external change.

At any rate, I believe it's worth the effort. The very least I can get out of this is a clear conscience and a clean heart concerning this matter.

Again, good to hear from you!


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Old 06-17-2018, 10:01 AM
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atp,

I think you are on the right path for a productive and happy life, no matter what the FAA decides about your medical certificate. That’s what is really important.
Good Luck! 👍

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