Mounta1nBik3r
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Was Pro-Req'd in April for SNA, but just got a letter telling me I was NPQ'd, and am wondering what (if anything) I can do.
A little background on the specifics (sorry for the long post):
First problem: 5 years ago I was injured at work and had some muscle trauma in my neck which caused a migrane that lasted for 9 months. It started off with visual disturbances the first day, but past that there were no visual problems. I saw a neurologist and was treated with muscle relaxants, and the headache dissipated. She wrote a letter clearing me, saying that she did not expect them to return. I've never had headaches before or since (that was 3 years ago). I was even able to renew my FAA medical just fine, after sending in the proper paperwork and documentation. At MEPS, the doctors questioned me about it, and looked over the papers, but didn't see any problem with it. After all, it was a one time occurrence, and hasn't happened since, and my doctor had stated she does not believe they will return.
Second problem: as a child, my parents got a divorce, and my father wanted changes made visitation/custody, so the courts assigned counselors to evaluate the situation and recommend what should be done. My father tried a couple of times, so I was sent to a couple counselors. Nothing ever came of it, and my father eventually dropped it. During all of that, my mental health was never in question, it was only to evaluate the possible impact of my father's requests. That was 10 years ago, and neither counselor has retained records for that long. I obtained the letters requested by MEPS stating all of this.
Anyway, the counseling was the only major concern the MEPS doctors had, and once we had turned in the letters we figured I would be cleared and be able to get my final select letter. However, today I got a letter stating the following:
"Based on a review of available medical information, subject applicant DOES NOT meet established physical standards due to history of prolonged counseling and history of daily severe headaches with visual disturbance.
"A waiver of the physical standards IS DISAPPROVED."
My question is, what can I do? What options do I have at this point? It seems like there is always a way, and I'm willing to fight for it, but I just don't see what else can be done. Any suggestions you may have are very appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
A little background on the specifics (sorry for the long post):
First problem: 5 years ago I was injured at work and had some muscle trauma in my neck which caused a migrane that lasted for 9 months. It started off with visual disturbances the first day, but past that there were no visual problems. I saw a neurologist and was treated with muscle relaxants, and the headache dissipated. She wrote a letter clearing me, saying that she did not expect them to return. I've never had headaches before or since (that was 3 years ago). I was even able to renew my FAA medical just fine, after sending in the proper paperwork and documentation. At MEPS, the doctors questioned me about it, and looked over the papers, but didn't see any problem with it. After all, it was a one time occurrence, and hasn't happened since, and my doctor had stated she does not believe they will return.
Second problem: as a child, my parents got a divorce, and my father wanted changes made visitation/custody, so the courts assigned counselors to evaluate the situation and recommend what should be done. My father tried a couple of times, so I was sent to a couple counselors. Nothing ever came of it, and my father eventually dropped it. During all of that, my mental health was never in question, it was only to evaluate the possible impact of my father's requests. That was 10 years ago, and neither counselor has retained records for that long. I obtained the letters requested by MEPS stating all of this.
Anyway, the counseling was the only major concern the MEPS doctors had, and once we had turned in the letters we figured I would be cleared and be able to get my final select letter. However, today I got a letter stating the following:
"Based on a review of available medical information, subject applicant DOES NOT meet established physical standards due to history of prolonged counseling and history of daily severe headaches with visual disturbance.
"A waiver of the physical standards IS DISAPPROVED."
My question is, what can I do? What options do I have at this point? It seems like there is always a way, and I'm willing to fight for it, but I just don't see what else can be done. Any suggestions you may have are very appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
Thanks guys.