Liver:

[bill]

Hello,
I was convicted of drink/driving in June 2007 for 3 years.
As I had been convicted of the same offence 8 years previously I will have to attend a DVLA medical.

I became unwell in 2009 and have from that time undergone many investigations and blood tests.
It was found I was diabetic type 2, elevated blood pressure, very high cholesterol and more.

At the time my ban ran out I was sent the letter from DVLA to apply for it back and attend a medical, which I was happy to do, I recieved more test results, I was told I had raised liver enzymes.

After having a scan I was informed it was due to a fatty liver.

I have since discovered that this can be caused by the mixture of medication I have been taking for the diabetes and high cholesterol etc.
Although I no longer drink past use of alcohol could also have contributed.

In your opinion would it even be worth me applying for my license back as the medical will reveal this condition, even though the specialist has indicated it is probably 'non alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Would the medical doctor take this into account?
Many thanks.
Bill.

 

[SeanJoyceStephensons]

Thanks for your post.

Yes, if you want to drive then it would be worth applying for your license. If the DVLA refuse to issue a license due to your medical condition then it would be open to you to appeal against that decision in the Magistrates' Court.

You would have the opportunity to call relevant medical evidence to persuade the Court to reinstate your license. If your specialist has indicated that your condition is likely non alcohol related then that would be a good starting point.

In any event, your diabetes is something that the DVLA may take into account, depending upon the seriousness of your condition.


Kind regards,


Carl Johnson
Solicitor
On behalf of Sean Joyce