Returning from disability?

If you can pass a DOT physical, I believe that it would be illegal for a company to refuse to hire you based on your transplant. However, I would be cautious about disclosing that fact to a non medical person. I am not sure but I would be tempted to write on you application where it asks about any surgery in the past, "discuss with medical personal only".

With the new pre existing rules in Obamacare it should not be as big a problem as it would have been. Good luck.

 

What Meds are you on that might affect a drug test?

 

It all depends on your current condition. As far as a regulation on the liver there is none. The medical form does ask "Liver Disease, Yes or No" Whether it's history or present it does not say. On the other conditions they do specify.

If you have your health back I would CYA and say yes but when the doctor asks explain the situation and he'll make notes in the remarks section like "not an issue".

I don't think it will be an issue. They are mainly concerned you don't have a condition that will effect your driving like passing out, can't see, delayed motor skills or the ability to use the controls.

 

There are plenty of carriers who will view your situation and hire you upon passing a DOT physical, but do not be so quick to discuss details of your condition except with a medical examiner. If you can perform the essential functions of the job you seek and a medical examiner certifies you as qualified, that is all that matters. Just be sure to include all the details of your condition and do not omit anything. The more medical documentation you can bring the medical examiner from your doctors relating to your condition the better. It will show the medical examiner you are monitoring your condition closely. Under the circumstances, the most you can qualify for is a one year medical certification, which is not a problem since your condition needs more attention. I can relate to you as I have dealt with peripheral vascular disease due to a genetic defect in my liver for the past 10 years. It has not kept me from getting re-certified each year. I just need to keep providing the medical examiner, usually a different doctor each year, with medical records showing my condition is stable.

Best wishes to you. Glad you are doing well.

 

The 3 years on disability has been followed by more than a year working, so you can get past this. Your medical condition is private, so discuss only with doctors and not recruiters, etc who are not qualified to determine your fitness for duty status. Is there a reason you wish to leave the company you are with now? You do not need to give any details. I am only asking because this company gave you a job.

 

Allowable prescriptions I would think should be the only concern. I've seen too many drivers lose cdl because of them