Would you do cog screen before or after deferral?
Posted by airfieldbuilder@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 14 comments
So long story short had a history of ADD treatment as a kid and SSRI use. Ive been off meds for 6 months or more. Would you got ahead and knock out the testing and send it in with your deferral packet? Anyone have any success with this?
NoPossibility9534@reddit
Why do you think you’ll need to take the cogscreen? If you haven’t been treated for ADHD since a kid and aren’t currently on SSRIs you shouldn’t have to. Only do what you’re told, you’re gonna shoot yourself in the foot
Anthem00@reddit
This isn’t true. He will almost assuredly have to go through cogscreen ae because he’s been on something until 6 months ago.
NoPossibility9534@reddit
No he won’t. Source: I took decision path 1. Was off for only 90 days, no cogscreen
Anthem00@reddit
ADHD fast track which you mention is 4 years off with NO other comorbidity diagnosis. The ssri has to be a diagnosis usually related to anxiety / depression etc. he no longer qualifies for fast track at that point. And while he hasn’t said - I’m almost certain there is another diagnosis because ssri is not prescribed for adhd. So what other source do you have - because yourself doesn’t matter unless it matches perfectly.
Here is the exact wording :
NOTE: If you have taken medication in the past 4 years, had symptoms in the past 4 years, or have a history of any other psychiatric conditions - STOP. Go to the Standard Track Evaluation – FAA ADHD Evaluation General Information.
NoPossibility9534@reddit
If it’s a childhood diagnosis with no recent medication use, they don’t care. I was in OP’s exact shoes and got a medical with no cogscreen
Anthem00@reddit
They do and would with his recent med usage. Ive seen many go through this process. Again -getting off for 90 days doesn’t count as “no recent usage”.
NoPossibility9534@reddit
Are you an AME? What do you mean you’ve seen many go through this process?
airfieldbuilder@reddit (OP)
Can I PM you with some questions?
NoPossibility9534@reddit
Sure thing
airfieldbuilder@reddit (OP)
From what I understand everyone has to take it that’s had a history of SSRI ?
NoPossibility9534@reddit
This is false. See my below comment
ltcterry@reddit
Why don't you find a good HIMS AME who has done this before and get smart on the process? Don't spend any money any sooner than required/suggested by a competent authority. And that's not reddit. Though you'll certainly get ideas here for good questions to ask the AME when you go in for a *consultation.*
What are your options? What can you do to ensure success?
I don't recall the specifics, but recently a commenter didn't want to wait out a few more months to hit eligibility for "fast track." But the "I want it now" insistence was going to result in dealing with the FAA for 12-18 months to get a medical. Be smart. Look at options. Sometimes waiting *is* faster.
Be aware only 80% will finish Private. Do you really want to do a long, expensive medical process for a 20% success rate? Consider Sport or gliders initially. If you are successful here then 1) you've proven you are in the top 20% w/o yet getting the medical, 2) you've had time to work on building a successful medical application, and 3) allowed things to age further into the past with a positive present.
Good luck! Get smart. Be in it to win it.
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So long story short had a history of ADD treatment as a kid and SSRI use. Ive been off meds for 6 months or more. Would you got ahead and knock out the testing and send it in with your deferral packet? Anyone have any success with this?
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