Just the basic medical stuff as mentioned above. I checked his hospital discharge papers and there is no mention of allergies.He was assured hed passed and that they would be in touch. I also have a hypothyroid condition which means i take tablets daily. Always nice to hear comments like these! Did you get a reply or your waiver please as I am currently at the same point but doubt I will hear until the new year now. (3:20 p.m. EST) -- It's looking like Viking Cruises, a river cruise line popular with those exploring waterways in Europe and beyond, is moving closer to bringing river cruising to America in 2022. Im definitely not qualified to say he either should or shouldnt apply based on medical history, and its always worth a go. I had my eye test on Wednesday 1st June and passed it perfectly, I got all the cards right and was graded CP2 shame it didnt happen that way the first timeA big relief though! He is in perfect condition with all his health and very very fit. N1jmd*%uQ)#Zxof N3 Mx{?nN> 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 I dont have asthma (the doctors say I dont) but in the past I have been given inhalers on one occasion when I have been wheezy due to illness (phlegm caused blockages in my lungs and caused me to be short of breath). Thanks so much for all these writeups my friend, they have been very useful. Hi really interesting and helpful reading everyones questions and your responses. Knowing those time frames helps you and your patient protect your appeal rights through timely action. ), is it because they have applied for his GP records or do they apply for them at a later date, anyway we are getting anxious now and are unsure what step to take next, could they send him a letter saying they dont want him now or will they discuss the medical with him before they decide. Applied for ASOS. 1720G(c)(1). An executive medical waiver has been submitted on your behalf and I will update you with the results once known. Sorry to hear about your grandsons situation. I just passed my filter interview (at the 2nd attempt) and have my medical next week, and I couldnt have done it without some of the tips you gave. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Its always varied, and with COVID, I imagine its even more unpredictable now. Sorry for the long read, Thanks in advance! River cruise giant Viking this week announced plans for new Mississippi River sailings that feature a rare treat for Elvis Presley fans: A private, after-hours tour of Graceland.. With Viking River Cruises you have your choice of fascinating places to visit, with river tours to Europe, China and Russia! }95{S [j4A.ATz, 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. A long list of illnesses/conditions are read out and you simply answer yes/no to whether you have ever had or currently have them or any symptoms. It is done by a civilian company who go by the name of Capita. So I did that around 4 weeks ago, and now Im on a waiting list. The RAF will be spending thousands to train you, and they cant have people who arent medically fit. What I will say is that mental health is huge in the military. I have my medical in just a few days and now after reading all of this Im becoming a bit concerned. He was a recruiter in Liverpool for three years and keeps saying it wasnt like this in my day. But Ill continue to add to this if I manage to think of anything else. We cant seem to see a clear statement that states if he would be unfit to join ever, or if he could apply when a certain number of years clear of all steroids or inhaler. I am wondering if you can help. WebSpecial Process for Requests for Information Related to temporary medical exemption request (MER) from managed care enrollment The Medi-Cal Program provides medical The physio report clearly said that there is no issue. Webinjury claims by the RAF and the appeal process prescribed by the regulations in cases of disputed rejections. In the event of being ruled PMU, it may be worth appealing but I think it would be wise to start thinking about back up options just in case. Your appeal is reviewed by the Medicare administrative contractor. He gets impatient and keeps telling Joe to ring Cranwell but Joe wants to wait. If a provider requests an external appeal of a concurrent denial on their own behalf, and the decision is not in the Webstandard, you maintain the right to resubmit and pursue your claim and appeal through our claims and appeals process, set forth in your Plan brochure. I have been making calls and chasing up throughout this whole time but no one seems to know anything. Can I just ask how did you go about finding out what shed definitely been failed on and how did you arrange further tests and who with? Our son also got an ear infection and perforated ear drum, 2 days before his medical. My advice would be to do all you can to get within limits (without damaging your health, obviously), as any set backs at the medical can be a pain and definitely worth avoiding if you can. In your experience, do you think we should also be chasing Capita or should we leave it to the doctors? Sorry for the paragraph but Im stressing slightly as I just want the medical to go smoothly! Hopefully it works out though! Capita are a pain, arent they?! 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. It was because I stupidly told them when I was 6 I reacted to Apple fruit! What many veterans don't know is that almost any VA decision, with a few exceptions, can be appealed in one way or another. That was a joke. While it does state that a confirmed history of kidney stones will preclude entry please dont be afraid to call up and ask. t,It;uG BMI requirements can be found on the following link https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/how-to-apply/eligibility-check#health-requirements. Ive just received confirmation that Ill be invited for the AST. Hi Ryan. Chest and waist measurements are also taken. I cant give any accurate info on that, sorry. all-inclusive. Its definitely worth an appeal. The good news is, it almost always gets sorted in the end. Elvis fans, your ship has come in. Dont worry if you cant answer this but if something comes up in the medical such as this, will they stop the application then and there and say no sorry you have to wait till August to start the application all over again. There are a few other companies that currently run cruises down the Mississippi. Very pleased to hear you passed your interview. Thank you for taking the time to make this post but i was wondering if there use any needles in this medical? 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. Ive got my medical coming up and providing I pass it and get in on IOT do you have another medical where the doc has access to your medical records or is it just another medical where they ask you to answer yes or not questions? Chances are it'll be something to do with his asthma diagnosis and it still being 'live'. Sorry for the delayed reply. Hi Hayley, thanks for the info, I hope youve got a date for your re-test by now. Ive had a quick look at the official list for medical things that preclude entry (you can google it) and it states that severe excessive sweating with or without medical treatment will preclude entry. It will be dealth with on a case by case basis by the doctor who conducts the exam and I wish your son all the best and hopefully there will be a positive outcome. Thank you, Hi Ryan. Your email address will not be published. I personally feel that Im more mentally resilient because of the coping/thinking mechanisms I learned/adapted during that time. In this video i go through a Sorry to hear about your situation. Highlights of the new ship, many illustrated here, include a number of familiar as well as some new features. You have been so helpful in the past so hoping you can advise once again. Cheers for all this info, its really helpful. My question is, if he had failed would they have let him know by now and does it usually take a long time for these checks to be made? Click here. All the best and I hope your medical goes as smoothly as mine did all those months ago. Im not a medical professional so I am not willing to give you a definitive answer on this. Pb Hello Ryan, hoping you can help, my son has a medical pending, he is fine and healthy and is taking a low dosage of isotretinon 5mg per day to keep mild acne under control, do we need to inform the the people when he has his medical and can this affect anything? Is the eyesight test like going to the opticians? Is there such a thing as a waiver? Walking on your tip toes, heels, outside of your feet and in a squat position (yes, it looks as ridiculous as it sounds) are included in this. Cheers. Just work through the process and youll get there eventually. American Cruise Lines offers the best 2020 Mississippi River Cruises. Or is it more simple then that. I have applied for cyberspace Engineer and got my AST test date but during the documents checked that found out that I am wearing a hearing aid because I have hearing impaired although it is not a big deal as I can hear without the hearing aid, they still didnt accept that and asked me to write application to the medical team. RAF Selection Process: The Complete Guide. Its simply a case of them being busy or another problem their end. Sorry for the delayed reply. (LogOut/ Medical report from GP has been referred to senior medical officer. She told me she had sent it off and would contact capita to find out whats going on. It has never caused him any issues ever since and he does a lot of sea swimming which would think anything like this would flair up but it never has.He has passed the aptitude test and interview,his marks were very high and was told he could apply for any trade he wished. PI@&hl(:S=TR? So its always worth keeping in touch. Be persistent and dont give up. Ok so moving on to what actually happens at the medical. Hi Ryan. For all other cases, parties acting as your representative, such as medical providers or family members, must include a My son passed his medical on the 19thalthough that only makes it six working days ago. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Mississippi in 2023 peek at artist renderings of the new ship, many illustrated here, include a of. 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. And yes I did know some people who failed for earwax! Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Dialogue, Again, Im not 100% sure but Im an aircraft technician and I know that CP2 is the requirement for me, so Id assume Engineering Officers will be the same. Will this effect my RAF interview next week? I wish I had some really good advice for you but in mine and many others experience, the best and probably only thing you can do is wait. The process you use depends on the date VA issued the PCAFC Got one letter wrong on sight test so he had to go and get an optitians report. We recently was fortunate to get private health care for the family and my son decided he wanted to make sure he was tip top, in preparation for the RAF medical. Just to say that official document is dated Dec 2013, and while stored on the main website is no longer listed on each of the role pages under the health requirements. @', Thank you. AFCO is always the best bet first of all and then go from there. Give it your best shot and hopefully theres a positive outcome. But Previous history of Kidney stone stopped the application. We are delighted to introduce new build Viking Mississippi, inspired by Viking Cruises' award-winning Viking Longships, featuring their trademark clean Scandinavian design, yet purpose-built for the Mississippi River. WebAt Level 1, your appeal is called a request for reconsideration. There is always a chance this may change but once you are in and the RAF has spent a lot of money training you, they are less likely to just kick you out and may give you some other options. Its almost as if each AFCO just makes it up as they go along! Unlike Viking Longships, Viking Mississippi is purpose-built for the Mississippi river and currently under construction in Louisiana. Hi there. Ben. I knew people at Halton who had had a nightmare with Capita and had been delayed 6 months +. WebMedical Support Officers (MSOs) provide essential Health Service Support (HSS) to both the Royal Air Force Medical Services and the wider Defence Medical Services. 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