Now you will need to request re-consideration on the application if incomplete

[PeterNSteinmetz]

I am not quite sure what the practical implication will be since one is effectively denied after a request for more information in any case.

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/new-medical-denials-raise-concerns/

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

Thankfully deferred until at least March. Hopefully forever.

The other solution which has been proposed to their backlog is that deferrals mean you have your certificate until they say you don't. Given that the vast majority of deferrals eventually result in issuance, this seems much more sensible than denying everyone. It would also allow the FAA aeromedical division to do a quick triage of the applications and focus resources on those which likely need to be denied.