Marcus english Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Hi everyone my visa has been declined on medical grounds, I have ankylosing spondylitus, (type of arthritis) and I am currently going through the medical waiver process. Was wondering what the chances where of getting my visa granted now at this stage? The visa was refused on medical costs but my circumstances have changed and I have been off my medication for 8 months. I have a very active job and go to the gym regularly, so the condition is manageable and doesn’t effect my day to day life. Was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and what there outcome was? I’ve herd a lot off people recommending George Lombard, what was ur experience like with him and does anyone have any rough costs? Any help would be much appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 We used George and he was excellent. I think all up it was about $2000 for Medical waiver lodgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 George is very good with complex cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whey aye Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Perhaps the cost they are factoring in is the medicine ( tablets) that cost around 30K a year. Mine was diagnosed in my mid 60's,so late in life.No real problem just stiffness The specialist I have to see once a year tells me to do a test to see if I qualify for the 30K tablets.I just say that I have no pain,movement is restricted a bit but otherwise fine,why try to get those tablets.I am quite happy as it is,no pain whatsoever.The tablets don't reverse the calcification so I think they are just super duper anti inflammatories for pain that is not there. Can't help with the visa bit but that is probably the cost they are looking at Keep up with the gym etc as that really slows it down. As I am retired I have all the time in the world for exercise.If I didn't have A S I would feel 18 again. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Whey aye said: Perhaps the cost they are factoring in is the medicine ( tablets) that cost around 30K a year. That's exactly what they do. They consider the likely cost of medication and treatment over the remaining lifetime of the applicant. There's a threshold, and if it's over that threshold, the visa will be declined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1993 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Hi mate, sorry to hear about your medical. I also have a pre existing condition so it is causing me a bit of anxiety. I’d like to ask you whether your medicals got “referred”? And if so how much extra time did that take after they were referred? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 The assessment criteria for medical costs has recently change significantly for the better. Take some professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Worried Mummy Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) On 12 September 2019 at 11:21, tom1993 said: Hi mate, sorry to hear about your medical. I also have a pre existing condition so it is causing me a bit of anxiety. I’d like to ask you whether your medicals got “referred”? And if so how much extra time did that take after they were referred? thanks Same here, kindly share what status of health assessment would be if there is any issue with the exam result? Really Appreciate some health status advice in immi online account if there is any issue. How is it going with health waiver? Edited October 3, 2019 by VERYSTORMY Forum rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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