The specialist cannot grant the waivers; only MEPS or NOMI can. Perhaps I misunderstood....did you mean to say that your HMO would not pay for a re-examination?
FWIW, knee surgery should not be a problem...assuming you are symptom, pain and med free. Asthma...how long ago? Who diagnosed it?
Have you taken a look at the NOMI Waiver Guide, linked at the top of this forum section?
I will clarify. I went to the flight doc for my physical and on the health history sheet I put my past asthma, knee surgery. He issued me papers that addressed each issue. He informed me that I needed to get these cleared by doctors on my own.
Exactly correct, I meant to say that my HMO will not pay for the re-examinations. They sent me a denial letter for my knee, and pulmonary specialists request, stating that they do not cover visits for occupation reasons... I wish I would have just lied and said I was having problems...Damn bureaucratic Cigna bullshit.
Asthma- Asymptomatic for 10+ years, however Flight Doc wants Methacholine challenge. Was diagnosed by my pediatrician I think..
Knee- Asymptomatic for 5 years with no pain/meds. I have been actively doing Triathlons so I think my knee is good to go. Regardless Flight Doc wants medical work up on motion and some other tests.