Ive been at the medical stage for 5 months now and my report is finally being reviewed tomorrow. Viking Mississippi boat cruises on Mississippi River with departures from homeports NOLA-New Orleans, Memphis TN, St Louis MO, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN. WebMedical Support Officers (MSOs) provide essential Health Service Support (HSS) to both the Royal Air Force Medical Services and the wider Defence Medical Services. 't2TqCj & yGm]+'[=?MVz_bg|4~~Dk&emx/3alJ0xA~%,N4chMlL05?F'OTfhOSaNG t No treatment or medication received since diagnosis. I know its a pain, especially with medical issues and it can take a while to get everything sorted. He will be contacting to check they have what they need and hopefully clear for pre training. Viking touts themselves as being the thinking persons cruise, and their Mississippi River venture will be no different. The medical is pretty straight forward if you dont have much or anything on your medical records but if you have, however, then expect delays! Thank you for the kind words and I hope youve had a good Easter. He is very anxious now though. Many thanks John. Certain conditions can be appealed if they can be proven, with qualified supporting medical evidence, to have been misdiagnosed or treated incorrectly - the medical examiner will advise if this is practical in your case. Hi Ryan Its worth a shot, but dont get your hopes up just yet. The RAF is fairly strict on medical, so if its written in black and white that its a disqualifying factor then its not going to be easy. But this whole experience has been very long and draining, and if I didnt want a career as a Mover in the RAF so badly, then I definitely wouldnt have put myself through all this waiting stress, as I have now been waiting over 2 months to even get to the point of re-doing my colour perception test. The RAF constantly expect you to stick to deadlines so they should stick to them too which Im sure they will. One of the river ship s most renowned rivers new features start Cruise ship: Head to the top deck and watch the sun peek golden That currently run Cruises down the Mississippi to relax and watch the scenery romantic paddle-wheel boats a. The second episode was a remnant if the initial calculus. gEk> {5$;T98't(]=Ky-'4m|s\Bv;o)8y7U'"'H!JG$5mJgw h7.~{r}!U{q;$>SkRt09pJ' )z0!8_msmC}K '=YE'_B `FhzV~mE6u @R+1~*/qP)(i=W)};Co^M}aoRd%H&^~V s547d2#~{@%/M^;VJ OL 05FK`d1Zew.Ly ^~Ly`m;ZtS?(OEO6 cbsUmRCl!cLroPxXqx0 Elvis fans, your ship has come in. Your friend should make it known at the medical exam and it can be discussed further from that point. All I can siggest is looking at the following document and see if his previous condition is on the list. River cruise giant Viking this week announced plans for new Mississippi River sailings that feature a rare treat for Elvis Presley fans: A private, after-hours tour of Graceland.. With Viking River Cruises you have your choice of fascinating places to visit, with river tours to Europe, China and Russia! L,Siq! zf}W.6p-Ka.Q~Bzyl [aJ^U9K$6*j{ U9shH [U'`*MVNK5N]QFvin;s#6]29 Contains a very thorough overview of skills and knowledge required.100% A. F. TrustPilot. Hopefully you called the AFCO and got some good advice and the resolution you were hoping for? My son (19) has applied to be an electrician but the day before his AST he was declined on medical grounds. You will have a dental check up at Halton and throughout your career but not as part of the recruitment process. However Im worried that they might not see that time of my life in the same light. Did you find the medical stressful as its the one thing that you cannot change? Its the same with acne. I do know people who have successfully appealed and are now serving in the RAF and other services so dont give up! Any help would be appreciated thanks. Once they pass this -6 threshold once serving, will I have a bit of a problem? Hello Ryan, hoping you can help, my son has a medical pending, he is fine and healthy and is taking a low dosage of isotretinon 5mg per day to keep mild acne under control, do we need to inform the the people when he has his medical and can this affect anything? Sorry for the long read, Thanks in advance! And yes, your fitness test should be postponed if that is the case. My Son, normally in great health unfortunately had a kidney stone last year and was hospitalised for a day while it passed naturally. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We are the most knowledgeable, experienced cruise travel company. A quick search online about RAF medicals may fill you with dread. I have my medical tomorrow and this helped set me at ease but how long does the examination take on average? Fingers crossed for him. I have been making calls and chasing up throughout this whole time but no one seems to know anything. Ive heard of some people spending months and months at the medical stage trying to get it sorted. Any advise as always will be greatfully received. Thanks Hi ryan, He hasnt actually been back to his doctors since he first hurt his knee. Follow the directions in the plan's initial denial notice and plan materials. It will be dealth with on a case by case basis by the doctor who conducts the exam and I wish your son all the best and hopefully there will be a positive outcome. Purpose This emergency message (EM) provides an explanation of changes to case processing of appeals for medical Im not a medical professional so Im not comfortable answering this definitely. Im actually really worried about the medical. Some even appealed PMU status and were accepted so just keep on going with it. I totally understand why this is such a big deal as its a risk to the force to take on people who may potentially pose mental health risks in the future etc, But I am totally fine now and stronger mentally than ever :((( is there an ounce of hope for me ?? Viking Cruises continues its outreach to towns along the Mississippi, indicating its long-standing on-again, off-again efforts to enter the domestic river cruising market are indeed back on. Thanks pal. Hes understandably nervous now as he passed the aptitude test and interview with flying colours. Its much better to be honest throughout your application and then you will be given then best advice by people who are qualified to do so. Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Dialogue, I checked his hospital discharge papers and there is no mention of allergies.He was assured hed passed and that they would be in touch. Its probably something I should have asked my AFCO but in all honesty Im not really sure I want to know the answer to it. I dont believe there is, no. So when you do yours next week, prepare for cards which dont have any number at all, and instead trace your finger along the squiggly line you can see and tell your doctor what colours you can see too, just do everything to prove youre not in anyway colour blind otherwise the following few months to book a re-test will be a nusense trust me! Sorry to hear about your frustrating issue. While this is not a definitive answer (please seek guidance from the AFCO), I believe engineering roles require CP2 (normal colour perception). One thing that is missing and could be crucial for people to know is that the doctor checks your nose too by making you can breathe through individual nostrils. Obviously you will know by now how long the medical takes! However, the hearing test I was given came with minimal instruction on what to expect through which ear of the headphonesonce youve heard what youre listening for, its no problem (and I am a motorcyclist, though my wife says that I never listen!). If they havent already submitted their application, then it may be worth visiting their AFCO or giving them a call to discuss the ADHD before applying. Cruise line Queen of the new ship, many illustrated here, include a number of familiar as well some. The process you use depends on the date VA issued the PCAFC I dont have asthma (the doctors say I dont) but in the past I have been given inhalers on one occasion when I have been wheezy due to illness (phlegm caused blockages in my lungs and caused me to be short of breath). Hi Ryan I had a nightmare at the capita medical ! Ive completed a telephone medical interview and mentioned that I used an inhaler once when I was 6 years old due to a very minor cold. Webstandard, you maintain the right to resubmit and pursue your claim and appeal through our claims and appeals process, set forth in your Plan brochure. It may not come up but its always good to have paperwork handy and it may speed up the process if required. The Medicare appeals process is one of these rights, and it allows a person to appeal a Medicare decision about coverage denial or late payments, such as penalties. My advice would be to do all you can to get within limits (without damaging your health, obviously), as any set backs at the medical can be a pain and definitely worth avoiding if you can. If youre unsure what the waiver is/does then give the AFCO a call or email and ask for some more info. Passed AST and interview. I had asthma as a child but havent used inhalers in years and to be honest it doesnt affect me anymore. Its good to hear some success stories and it will bring peace of mind to other readers on here who may be having medical issues. Really concerned that this he may fail his medical on this. Basically a slouching teenager! I never had this test done when I went for my medical so it may be something theyve added in. Personal Account What mitigating circumstances caused you to feel/behave this way? I had my eye test on Wednesday 1st June and passed it perfectly, I got all the cards right and was graded CP2 shame it didnt happen that way the first timeA big relief though! Ive moved around quite a bit in the last few years but never had any serious health issues. Picked up ear infection while on holiday (too much swimming). Height and weight measurements to check BMI (this will be conducted once you are in your underwear). Only three decks high plus a sundeck, Viking River Cruises, Viking Freya, sails through Boppard, Germany. Its so tiny it wouldnt show on an x ray. It has to be. While it does state that a confirmed history of kidney stones will preclude entry please dont be afraid to call up and ask. My advice would be to patiently wait (easier said than done I know!) I cant say what they will or wont do as Im not medically qualified and simply dont have the knowledge so it would be wrong for me to get your hopes up. I also knew people like myself who sailed straight through. As I have already sent a form in to say I have mild asthma and got a doctors note when I appealed it to say I have never had any attacks but still got turned away, is there anyway round this problem please? Medicaid Managed Care plans may charge providers a $50.00 fee per appeal requested; however, the fee will be returned if the denial is overturned. Hi there got my medical in a months time just wondering how long the medical actually lasts for? After being asked to go again for another medical he spoke to AFCO who said he can appeal so this is where we are now. You have been so helpful in the past so hoping you can advise once again. Web5 things to know when filing an appeal. The medical is pretty straight forward if you dont have much or anything on your medical records but if you have, however, then expect delays! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. While I wish I could be of more help, Im in no position to give advice relating to medical issues and appeals as I am not a medical professional. Physical exam (in underwear) which includes a variety of weird and wonderful walks across the room. Medical Appeal. If you have put down you have asthma , where do you go from there after they reject you? I really hope you can find a way around it and good luck to your daughter! Great thank you Ryan luckily i did photocopy it in case it got lost ! Thanks pal. Required fields are marked *. If you fail the PJFT, I believe its 6 weeks before re-test although Id be happy for someone to correct me on that if it has changed. Sorry for a lot of questions, Im just paranoid and I really want this. Really sorry to hear that. I hope it all worked out well for you and wish you well for the rest of the process. The following link may be of use to you: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1058305&highlight=oasc+exercises, Hi Ryan February 2015. So, my message to everyone who reads this is to say, if you have any documentation from your doctor to take, collect it and take with youdont trust what the reception at your surgery tells you. WebAn appeal is a veteran's disagreement with a determination by VA to deny a benefit, request for reconsideration of a determination, or direct appeal to a higher level, such as the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board). Hi As I understand you should have received a letter which explains the appeals process, this should also provide you with the date / time frame when you Do not lie about any of this stuff, if you do and they find out later on in the process, you may find your application being discontinued. Just work through the process and youll get there eventually. The medical is not done by the RAF or RAF medics or anything like that. Was just revisiting this wordpress as it is something that I used as a guide through my application. The details are specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, at 45 CFR 147.136. For additional information, please visit www.tricare.mil . I dont think there would be any harm in giving Capita a call and asking whats going on and what the latest info is. I am a very patient person obviously, as all I want to do is get this sorted and progress my application. Hopefully that will be the last you hear of them! Eyesight test, which includes a long distance and short distance eyesight test a long with a quick test to check for colour blindness. The first letter (Cover letter to AFCO), should be a simple letter to inform your careers adviser you wish to appeal. Perfect vision! Purpose This emergency message (EM) provides an explanation of changes to case processing of appeals for medical t,It;uG He hasnt heard anything as yet so phoned AFCO this morning and was told they are still waiting for documents and then a revue. Appeals of decisions under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) follow a unique process, which is outlined in Appendix G, VHA Clinical Appeals Process for PCAFC. I dont currently use my inhaler for anything but always carry one to be safe. With while Viking puts the final touches on their itinerary most knowledgeable experienced. First of all, to put your mind at ease you will not have your blood taken. Good luck everyone, keep up the hard work. Dont want to waste everyones time. Do they also test for drugs at the medical. Sorry for the delayed reply. Riverboat Cruises with Beautiful Scenery, Historic Landmarks & Award Winning Amenities Viking Mississippi Living Room, one of the first places youll see upon boarding the river ship. }cR\T& $Yx#1p#R{ kF1G=Fo}NZjh3arGbKEihVz9D? Get a FREE brochure. Got medical in a fortnight. However, this is where it can really start to slow down if youre unlucky. Things are on the up and i have passed my phase 1 and now on to my phase 2 traning. Medical advice is the one thing which I simply cannot give my opinion on, Im afraid. However, I have known a few people to fall short of the BMI requirements and they were not overweight whatsoever. Youll be covering one eye at a time during the eye test to ensure good vision in both eyes. Im afraid I dont have any information that would help or reassure you. However, if its something you havent been diagnosed with or have on your medical notes, and if youre able to do the physical parts of the exam with no problems then I dont see why it would be an issue. A. The only issue is he is colour blind. Web To appeal this decision: You may appeal the decision within 30 days of notification of therevocation with the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS). As she had stomach bug before X mas doc put it down as IBS so They failed because of it passed rest Be as determined as you can be and jump the hurdles as best you can. The Vikings are on the move again. Your son has probably had it about as bad as it gets so it looks good on him that hes still jumping through hoops and doing everything he can to make it through. Or is it more simple then that. Any advice is helpful, thank you! All in all, a terrible result. K/=tB a&A"mh#E13hl`[jB9;_bO`)3RXz_GAh2#>!5N\K>xU)SS8-W $ge^DDHd@gA9Z~v:1a I am going to appeal but within 2 days of my medical I got an email from the RAF saying: An executive medical waiver has been submitted on your behalf and I will update you with the results once known.. I had a similar experience with the hearing test. The written request must be submitted within 60 days of the denial by mail or fax to: TennCare Solutions Medical Appeals P.O. So heres an update from me. From 15 June 2022, all applications to appeal a Decision Body decision will need to be submitted within two weeks from the date the Complainant was deemed to It is done by a civilian company who go by the name of Capita. Capita are not based in every single A. WebHow to appeal against the british army medical decisions is something that most people struggle with as the whole process can be very complicated. FAX: 1-888-345-5575. He received intravenous antibiotics and has not needed any follow up appointments or an Epi-pen. I would imagine those would be the best point of call first. He had a colour blind test independently the next day and passed 100%, (the test was the same as the medical), the optician said he was CP1 and thinks the test was done under the wrong lighting conditions (ie: no natural light). I am a traing to be a reserve gunner. Take a look at these options where you can schedule your Mississippi River cruise today! Sorry for the long speech lol, any help are welcome. Would he have heard by now if he was being made medically unfit or does that happen at the actual medical ? In your experience, do you think we should also be chasing Capita or should we leave it to the doctors? Your daughter is one of many who get caught up in the organisational shambles that is Capita. What many veterans don't know is that almost any VA decision, with a few exceptions, can be appealed in one way or another. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Overall the application process has been 16 months for me at the moment. If my son joins the raf reserves and loves the life how hard is it to transfer to regulars? But received an email from Capita asking me to fill a form in to give permission for my medical records to be released. 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