Anyone else lose their cdl over their pacemaker/de
Hi, I am looking for anyone who might no where I can get information on losing your cdl license because you got a pacemaker and a defib. My uncle just recently had to have both put in and he is very sad/depressed over losing his CDl/livelyhood! I am trying to find other who have been through the same thing so he can have someone to talk to about it. Thanks-
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by mikej - 2011-03-09 02:03:59
hi i live in canada ,and i lost my driving privalges all together,i havea crt-d implant put in last year and o boy can i relate!i was a greyhound driver(life over)
City Driver- what state do you live in?
by family - 2011-03-09 03:03:36
City Driver what state do you live in?
another ?
by family - 2011-03-09 03:03:59
Also Do you know, can you qualify for full time dissability in the states with the circumstances?
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by sarge - 2011-03-10 06:03:18
FYI.....I was doing some research on CDL's and having Pacemakers, according to the DOT Physical guidelines having a pacemaker is not grounds for losing CDL, however having a defibrillator IS!!! If he has an ICD he will have to surrender his CDL. It is because he could pass out from the shock whenever it happens. Also I noticed some other folks adding comments asking what state? It doesn't matter what state your CDL is issued from, this is a DOT policy (federal regulation) If you GOOGLE DOT physical requirements you can see for yourself, they give a complete list of ailments and disorders that will get you disqualified. Hope this helps and tell your uncle that this isnt the end of the world, just time for a career change.
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by 39anddisabled - 2011-04-07 05:04:14
i could see where that makes sense i have an icd as well only thing i have it for is to stay alive its doesnt regulate my heart sorry for the 2 cents
me too
by kwatkins92 - 2011-11-07 11:11:56
i am going thought the same thing i had a pacemaker/defibillator put in july 2010 and am begging to find out that i am never going to driver again i have drove all my life i understand the danager but what do we do now it is hard to pick yourself up and hold your head up and smile when the bill collector is at your door or ringing your phone it hurts to not see all that trailer behind and being on the open road.
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by grooven - 2011-03-09 02:03:35
Hi, I drove a city bus when my PM was installed. They did not have a problem with it. My physical changed from every 2 years to every year. The medical Drs., doing the yearly physical, did not have a problem it either. Good luck I hope it all works out.
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