joen1- Thank you for the reply.
Apparently our friends at the CG have been listening to our complaints. I still wonder if you are the exception?
The reason I do not like my licensed fate hinging upon the medical review system as it stands now. The final determination is made by someone I do not see in person.
I heard of a fellow Type II diabetic that took five months to receive his license. What could be more cut and dry than disclosing this information with medications prescribed but the paper trail was never enough. Therefore took five months and this was before June 08 when the Physical Standards NVIC came into play.
If we were allowed to see a certified physician that could make the final determination this would have cut his license wait down to several weeks as it was in your case.
I do not believe the civilian mariner is properly being served by the system as it stands now. Lost income due to a paper shuffle in W. VA!