Turned down as an FO applicant two years ago, but now has over 10500 command on a medium jet? So why didn't he apply in 2005 as a DEC, he would have qualified.
Not that it really matters, unsuccesful as an FO applicant (see I'm kind and didn't say "failed") would not put you in a good position as a DEC applicant. Probably end up on file with no response....oh, isn't that the case anyway.
Pathlogical liar springs to mind.