Hi,
I have gone to an AME who unfortunately filed all paperwork up front prior to really discussing my case and the possibility of LSA (which I was considering). So here we are, and my medical was denied with the option to pursue as long as I complete a current psychiatric evaluation. No mention of HIMS which I see on other threads here (I am not 100% sure if a psych eval and HIMS go hand in hand or not). The flag was due to atypical treatment of anxiety/depression since I was on medications during a specific time in my life and through medical professionals was taken off of them once no longer needed. I don't think there is a real issue with my health, more of a hoop to jump through, but I am at a loss for how to locate a psychiatrist who knows how to handle the evaluation paperwork needed by the FAA. Is there a list somewhere? Would prefer not to go to another AME and get referred, since I already have gone to an AME and paid for that part. As for my AME, he is not willing to recommend any psychiatrists, just says I need to handle it and find one.
I have gone to an AME who unfortunately filed all paperwork up front prior to really discussing my case and the possibility of LSA (which I was considering). So here we are, and my medical was denied with the option to pursue as long as I complete a current psychiatric evaluation. No mention of HIMS which I see on other threads here (I am not 100% sure if a psych eval and HIMS go hand in hand or not). The flag was due to atypical treatment of anxiety/depression since I was on medications during a specific time in my life and through medical professionals was taken off of them once no longer needed. I don't think there is a real issue with my health, more of a hoop to jump through, but I am at a loss for how to locate a psychiatrist who knows how to handle the evaluation paperwork needed by the FAA. Is there a list somewhere? Would prefer not to go to another AME and get referred, since I already have gone to an AME and paid for that part. As for my AME, he is not willing to recommend any psychiatrists, just says I need to handle it and find one.
