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Originally Posted by MichiganDriver
Hobo - for what it's worth I'm flip flopping on this. The fact that you said he's from somewhere else has me thinking you wouldn't have said that if his English was good. I can't imagine a person with broken English being receptive to subtlety, nuance or tact (whichever word is appropriate here). To be honest, I'd just get the cert somewhere else.
You think YOU'RE "flip-flopping!" LOL!
I was very careful about how I described his "ethnicity." I don't want to cast aspurgeons on him just because he is from India. His english is actually VERY good. But, like some on this board, his comprehension might not be up to par. If I had to guess... I'd say he MAY have been born here in America... but... I kinda doubt it.
Point is... I don't believe he (or the superior he consulted with) actually understand (or have thoroughly read) the regs and/or the guidance TO the doctors who perform DOT physicals. I find this hard to believe... but, am faced with overwhelming evidence of it. And... it really has nothing to DO with his language skills. (maybe.)
The section of the physical form where a hernia would be indicated CLEARLY states that it is not a "disqualifier," yet... that was the first words out of his mouth after he confirmed that I HAD a minor one. I said, "WHAT? My last doctor knew of it and gave me a 2 year card!"
He said, "Well... if you KNEW you had one... why didn't you have it fixed?"
I was too stunned to discuss it with him, and read the guidance on the form to him, at the time. I just felt lucky to get a 3 month card and go my way. BIG mistake! [I had not thoroughly read the guidance myself at the time.]
It is much harder to UNDO a wrong after you let it be "done." To go back in there now, and request a consultation with him about his failure to understand HIS JOB.... is very difficult for me.
You ALL know that I am not the most "tactful" person in the world. Telling someone on this board that they are "full of it" is much easier than a face to face confrontation. Not sure I could control my sharp tongue and my disdain for his ignorance.... or "mistake."
Not that things would be WORSE if I failed to be "diplomatic."
One of the major symptoms of A.D.D. is the fear of a worst case outcome. Often, this is NOT the case... yet, that is what paralyzes us.
I thank you ALL for your concern. And I am weighing your advice. But, the struggle is my own and unfortunately, no one can help me with this.
And, unfortunately... the only medication that helps me with this ALSO presents a problem to the DOT. [though, it IS accepted.]