Petelec73
New Member
My colleague has recently failed the Medical Examination to re-apply for his driving licence.
This was over a month ago. A letter was sent to his GP, who completed the form and returned it, without speaking to him.
We find it a little bit hard to believe that he failed, and after personal research, it turns out my colleague used to be on prescribed medication as a child, for acne. One of the side effects of the medication, if used for a long time, is liver damage. I am not saying this is the reason for a failure, but surely there must be a case to argue here?
We have been in touch with the DVLA, and are getting nowhere, with regard to when they will make a decision on wether he can drive again or not. He has a new job starting on 13th May 2013, which requires a Driving Licence, obviously he has told them of the situation, and the position is now held open until 28th June 2013.
He is feeling a bit left in the dark here, as his GP isn't exactly playing ball, and nothing has been heard from the DVLA. I said it is time to start getting a solicitor involved, and get some legal help.
Can you please advise?
Thanks.
This was over a month ago. A letter was sent to his GP, who completed the form and returned it, without speaking to him.
We find it a little bit hard to believe that he failed, and after personal research, it turns out my colleague used to be on prescribed medication as a child, for acne. One of the side effects of the medication, if used for a long time, is liver damage. I am not saying this is the reason for a failure, but surely there must be a case to argue here?
We have been in touch with the DVLA, and are getting nowhere, with regard to when they will make a decision on wether he can drive again or not. He has a new job starting on 13th May 2013, which requires a Driving Licence, obviously he has told them of the situation, and the position is now held open until 28th June 2013.
He is feeling a bit left in the dark here, as his GP isn't exactly playing ball, and nothing has been heard from the DVLA. I said it is time to start getting a solicitor involved, and get some legal help.
Can you please advise?
Thanks.
