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Old 2nd Dec 2010, 18:25
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Treebeard04
 
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firstly apologies for the disgusting spelling above!

I posted a few months back stating my problem with joining with a migraine on my records. It took me 3 specialists, 2 GP's and then finally a letter from the doctor who initially diagnosed me all those years ago. This got the attention of the medical board (who have the inability to talk to eachother and pass on new information between departments and with me). I was referred to a military specialist who took all of 5 mins to realise i was no risk and that the entire thing was a joke. I have now been passed clear for aircrew with my application (i visited oasc in june 2009) still being used. I go back in the pot pending the release of the intake numbers for the next year and become competitive again with the other applications. I have to take this as a good thing as although i was selected and had it taken off me for this now cleared up medical problem, at least I'm still in with a shout and I have everything crossed to hope there is a space for me when the numbers come out.
If you have a similar medical problem and want it as much as I do, I recommend hounding the medical board ( dont wait for them as you will be waiting forever) and trying to get talking to the right people asap (you'll find yourself talking to a lot of med board recepionists otherwise) Make a nuisance of yourself and hopefully they will finally take notice.
Keep your fingers crossed that theres a space for me and I am happy to answer any questions regarding medical issues!
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