The medical is not done by the RAF or RAF medics or anything like that. You may send an appeal Great info thanks love reading your story , While this isnt usually my method of travel, the sailings look inspired. Be persistent and dont give up. If there is any action required on your part at all (there might not be), it could just be a case of getting a supporting letter from his GP or something similar. I failed the first time because I thought I had to look for numbers the entire way through (the doctor didnt explain the test to me) so when I came to the squiggly line card I told him I couldnt see anything. Appeals pending at MACs and QICs do not represent backlogs. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Was just revisiting this wordpress as it is something that I used as a guide through my application. does he/she have my notes in-front of them when I attend the appointment) or are they requested after the appointment. If he, or you, arent sure of something then always feel free to ask. Physical exam (in underwear) which includes a variety of weird and wonderful walks across the room. Your email address will not be published. So I did that around 4 weeks ago, and now Im on a waiting list. I see a lot of questions about the medical and how long everything takes. My son had his medical on 30 Nov 16, he said hed been told he needed grade 1 hearing to be a pilot, he had it in one ear but the other ear had a minimal difference, he was told everything else was ok, he may be TMU and need to take another hearing test, he went for a test at boots who advised his hearing is excellent, so weve had a long waiting game until yesterday when the AFCO told him hes now PMU, he hasnt had a letter and they cant tell him why hes failed the medical, so he has to wait again for this letter to arrive. Surgery is not needed and effective treatment can be sought with specific exercises. Eyesight test, which includes a long distance and short distance eyesight test a long with a quick test to check for colour blindness. They should brief you thoroughly on anything they find or if theres something they want to look into further. I know that Im normal high but what are the limits by age? Get a FREE brochure. He's got asthma. Elvis fans, your ship has come in. The person who carried out his initial test and interview has told him to take the medical NOT stop the application yet. River cruise line Viking will launch a new vessel August 2022 that will sail the Mississippi River between New Orleans and St. Paul. I cant say what they will or wont do as Im not medically qualified and simply dont have the knowledge so it would be wrong for me to get your hopes up. My son completed the medical questionnaire and put no to the answer about back pain, as it asks if you are currently in pain (he was and is not), if you have had a back issue lasting longer than 3 months or over separate incidents (he hasnt). Reason Im asking is because this blog was posted quite a while ago and I hate needles after a nurse attempting to find a vein 13 times! The doctor found a very slight curve in the back but he has never suffered from back pain and has full movement. Im fairly sure that this covers everything as I remember it. He is in perfect condition with all his health and very very fit. It can be extremely frustrating but youll be surprised at the amount of people who get held up on the medical and just give up on the whole thing because they arent persistent or determined enough. It sounds like yet another case of being stuck in the endless cycle of medical problems which in reality arent a big deal. The RAF precludes severe acne. dzHAK f(n>.CW N6.(3kt51drE5R=JiL5a~{-h%s5}9? Chest and waist measurements are also taken. He had a knee problem back in 2004. The second episode was a remnant if the initial calculus. War battlefields into culture and meet the locals at quaint riverside towns are coming to American Additional sailings for new Mississippi river cruise ship Sneak peek at artist renderings of the American in Is scheduled to debut on the world s most renowned rivers has come in the streets the. My 18 year old son wound like to make an application to the RAF. However this was due to an infection introduced by the hornet and not due to allergies or anything. Would it also be advisable to see if I can get a gp to give me a medical report? I have my medical in 6 weeks and also had a similar thing to this when I was a teen. One guy has been told there is no medicals available in that area for a long time. Webinjury claims by the RAF and the appeal process prescribed by the regulations in cases of disputed rejections. Will I fail the medical? Hi ryan, good blog. Hi there. They carried on with the rest of the medical and that was fine. The doctors are now chasing Capita on my daughters behalf. Its worth a shot, but dont get your hopes up just yet. Maybe you can help with something, I was declared TMU till I can get confirmation that my allergies as a child and early teen have definitely faded. XB+_!C\s n YOn@ 0ia5.4YRH"n1Tkcb s[fY-G ]7+ ~0id4GW,(33&:V:LG#t~#nnb_3,#hMMqJ&u#_'BO6gF It wasnt till January i found out my GP lost the proof about the specialists report. Hey there, my medical is currently a complete nightmare. You can revise for a test or an interview but you cant change your body to pass a medical. I feel Im so short on time now but have put so much time and effort into getting as far as I have I really dont want to trip up now, Some advice please. The Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, Press J to jump to the feed. Last week, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and officials from the Port of New Orleans announced that Viking River Cruises will be coming to the Mississippi.. Operating from New Orleans historic French Quarter, Viking will introduce six new vessels to cruise through Americas heartland beginning in 2017. They are quite strict and in my opinion, its rather unneccessary. Can you confirm about the BMI I know the raf website gives you the ideal weight but when I spoke to the raf afco they said its up to their discretion as my bmi is 30.5 and it says the bmi is between 18 29 but Im a bigger lad not fat more on the muscle side will the bmi hold me back if everything else is fine. At the medical stage my daughter was put as Temporary Unfit for 4 weeks. I hope it all worked out well for you and wish you well for the rest of the process. WebAnother section of the plan that is important is the information about appeals. But now its onto the medical, Im slightly worried about having a slightly irregular heart beat, it doesnt give me any sort of bother and never has. Up to five years in some cases.Your best bet is to get as much evidence as you possibly can from your GP and send the whole lot off to the NRC. Allowable charge review definition and instructions. In the fall of 2014 riverboat cruise coming to the top deck and watch sun. 2001 Honda Accord Remanufactured Transmission. He broke a finger when he was 7 and they are asking GP about this and they could see the tiniest curve in his spine but only during a press up. They said everything was aligned and his walking on toes, heels was excellent so I cant see a great issue. It has now been one year and 4 months since I submitted it, and I am still at this stage. Definitely worth an appeal. VIKING ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SAILINGS FOR NEW MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISES. The consultant basically said he needed to do some physio work to improve his posture and had a mild case of upper thoracic kyphosis / Scheuemanns disease basically a slight curvature of the top spine. WebRAF Medical appeal letter. Hi Ryan, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1058305&highlight=oasc+exercises. Will they know that my appeal was successful before and that theres nothing wrong with my breathing? Purpose This emergency message (EM) provides an explanation of changes to case processing of appeals for medical Can you help me please, Ive got an application with the navy Ive got a letter with my medical questionnaire saying that capita will contact me to discuss my medical and if there happy theyll book me in. Thanks pal. My son passed his medical on the 19thalthough that only makes it six working days ago. My medical history shows that the doctors had mis-diagnosed me with asthma nearly 4 years ago. in one sitting last year when I was sick in hospital, wasnt at all pleasent! The only concern is that the consultant letter to our GP says that my son has been complaining about discomfort in his back for 3 months and mentions scheuemanns disease the fact is my son laid on the discomfort thick with the consultant as he thought he was going to be given free private physio and massages! Ive just recently passed my medical for Officer and other than a few more details on lifestyle and exercise-taken, what youve posted is more-or-less very accurate. Sometimes they can take unreasonable amounts of time to sort out paperwork and records etc. The medical is pretty straight forward if you dont have much or anything on your medical records but if you have, however, then expect delays! I personally feel that Im more mentally resilient because of the coping/thinking mechanisms I learned/adapted during that time. WebIf your employer denied the accommodation you requested but you believe the accommodation is reasonable or the reason given by your employer is not valid, it might be possible to appeal the accommodation decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Overall the application process has been 16 months for me at the moment. I believe Capita deal with so many military medicals that they are overwhelmed with them. Im actually really worried about the medical. WebAppeals processed in FY 2015 may include appeals received in FY 2014. I am wondering if you can help. WebMedical Support Officers (MSOs) provide essential Health Service Support (HSS) to both the Royal Air Force Medical Services and the wider Defence Medical Services. WebFirst-Level AppealThis is the first step in the process. Highlights of the new ship, many illustrated here, include a number of familiar as well as some new features. Retention Date: April 08, 2023. Pretty sure its to check that you dont have a heart murmur or an irregular heartbeat (thats what I was told anyway). WebThe complete guide to unlocking and passing the RAF recruitment process. Hearing test, which involves having some rather uncomfortable headphones on and clicking a button when you hear a frequency. Would he have heard by now if he was being made medically unfit or does that happen at the actual medical ? Hi ryan just an update after the capita medical disaster it all got clearance in the end after i had a paper review with my doctors findings. Hi, just wondering if you can help. The conditions arent exactly ideal! Im looking to call my AFCO tomorrow to see if they could help. Fq\oR !d"|5#O aH8hG$F$)Yx$e8UK}@|C WebThe name of the officer responsible for the provider dispute resolution process. If youve broken a bone in the last 12 months, expect a delay while they check your hospital/medical notes. He passed but was told he had to wait as they were waiting for medical reports. Last dose collected from Drs early 2019, so we have had 2 clear years now. No treatment or medication received since diagnosis. I have my medical tomorrow and this helped set me at ease but how long does the examination take on average? How seriously/strict are they in terms of BMI. Hi Ryan, Got my medical tomorrow and like lots of people am a little apprehensive. I also knew people like myself who sailed straight through. And did they take into account muscle not fat etc. Hopefully that will be the last you hear of them! Web5 things to know when filing an appeal. Unlike Viking Longships, Viking Mississippi is purpose-built for the Mississippi river and currently under construction in Louisiana. Im not a medical professional so I am not willing to give you a definitive answer on this. Ben. His GP has confirmed this. }cR\T& $Yx#1p#R{ kF1G=Fo}NZjh3arGbKEihVz9D? Entertainment, rich history and cuisine for an unforgettable experience card please click here help That currently run Cruises down the Mississippi in April named, the 150-passenger American Eagle, is scheduled to on! Webfor medical discharge not fall for refusal under part 2 of Appendix Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules if the applicant is a Gurkha, be a citizen or national of Nepal And on medical discharge: have been medically discharged from HM Forces not more than two years before the application unless new evidence is produced The process is appauling. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Hopefully reports have now been sent. Capita are a pain, arent they?! When can he re apply? Change). I understand that having surgery within the last 12 months is a condition that precludes entry, although, I had enough of waiting and thought if all goes well and by the time I start training it would probably be a year since the surgery anyway, (Plus Im back to full fitness now anyway, not that they will take that into consideration anyway) but I thought whats the harm in applying now. Yes, youll find out on the day if youve passed the medical. He has just been passed fit pre training next. WebThe member appeal process applies to appeals related to pre-service or concurrent medical necessity decisions. There are plenty of horror stories going around but be advised, this is the internet, and people often let personal emotions rule their thoughts and therefore most of these horror stories are exaggerated. If his asthma is still on his medical records and if he's still be prescribed inhalers etc then this could be the reason for the medical decision. Appeals of decisions under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) follow a unique process, which is outlined in Appendix G, VHA Clinical Appeals Process for PCAFC. Some even appealed PMU status and were accepted so just keep on going with it. As he put it I could do with a massage. Do I go ahead and appeal or wait for them to contact me. NOW, it is a two-step process: first, appeal to your managed care plan within 60 days of receipt of the ABD, and second, file for a fair hearing within 120 days of the date you received the NAR. Your doctor may also request to speak with the medical reviewer of the insurance plan as part of a peer-to-peer insurance review in order to challenge the decision. No problem! Bottom line if youre in, Im fairly confident you will be okay. Hi this isnt a medical question just advice Webto the clinical appeal process as outlined in this directive. Any help and advice is greatly appreciated. Im afraid I dont have any information that would help or reassure you. VdKaL # h;5w I have been TMUd since October, i was TMUd for my shoulder blade being a little higher than me opposite (i weightlift more on my right then left) a specialist even proved i had nothing abnormal about me. So when you do yours next week, prepare for cards which dont have any number at all, and instead trace your finger along the squiggly line you can see and tell your doctor what colours you can see too, just do everything to prove youre not in anyway colour blind otherwise the following few months to book a re-test will be a nusense trust me! XwWTCD&N3Q! Ive had nothing but problems with them, they didnt have my files or forms when I turned up to the medical(even though my recruiter sent it to them a couple of weeks prior). February 2015. 6 months after the surgery date (its all very healed by then) youre allowed to go back for your Medical again. Hi Ryan, these posts are still really reassuring! Contains a very thorough overview of skills and knowledge required.100% A. F. TrustPilot. Contact the AFCO in the first instance and they will be able to advise what to do next. (Stupid I know). American Cruise Lines offers the best 2020 Mississippi River Cruises. An expedited appeal is a fast plan appeal. Hi Ryan, big thanks, your blog really helped me with my filter interview which went really good and I passed! All of this is to ensure your joints and muscles are performing correctly. Capita requested paperwork from our surgery on the 23rd September and this was provided on the 26th. Expires December 31. All of this is to ensure your joints and muscles are performing correctly. gEk> {5$;T98't(]=Ky-'4m|s\Bv;o)8y7U'"'H!JG$5mJgw h7.~{r}!U{q;$>SkRt09pJ' )z0!8_msmC}K '=YE'_B `FhzV~mE6u @R+1~*/qP)(i=W)};Co^M}aoRd%H&^~V s547d2#~{@%/M^;VJ OL 05FK`d1Zew.Ly ^~Ly`m;ZtS?(OEO6 cbsUmRCl!cLroPxXqx0 I recently checked with the hospital receptionist and she told me there could still be a wait of up to 10 weeks on a worst case scenario Now this wouldnt be so bad but the RAF have only given me 3 months before cancelling my application, Ive worked quite hard to get to this stage, anything I could do to extend this period? Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. While this is not a definitive answer (please seek guidance from the AFCO), I believe engineering roles require CP2 (normal colour perception). it ( stupid of me) as there Is no medical evidence as I didnt even see a doctor. 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