As I understand it from research on the internet and personal experience, there are panels of highly qualified experts in each field; ie there is a panel for heart, neuro and vision. These are a matter of public record and you can research this on the internet. However these panels only meet two or three times a year, and if your case is going before one of those, it will take quite a time. There are also medical experts in the DVLA who do, I believe, deal with cases sometimes without approaching the panels. In my case, with eyes, a gaenecologist, a GP and an expert in elderly medication.

Well done - happy driving!

In reply to mick094m. The best route is to send any paperwork through Recorded Delivery. Keep a log of any attempts to make to contact them and replies , as well as any expenses incurred since your enquiry - ie extra travel expenses incurred, phone calls etc (ie a log of all communication with them and anything that makes you out of pocket by their delaying action). Any appeal you make will have to be self funded (and don't defend yourself). This is expensive - VERY expensive, as the DVLA is very good at using delaying tactics, and you will rack up the expenses in order to get them to reply. The "highest court in the land" that you can appeal to is in fact the lowest. An appeal will go to the Magistrates Court. These are lay people, not lawyers. If you are lucky, it may be heard in front of a District Judge, who has more clout. These medical problems are sometimes quite difficult to get across to a court, and you will need to prove your case - ie bring in Expert witnesses, with all the costs incurred. There is the Ombudsman route, and your MP (both preferably). In any case of the individual against a Government Agency, the individual needs to be treated with due care and attention, which I believe in your case, you are not.

It has taken me three years to get my licence back. I would suggest that you do not use email, but send all documentation by Recorded Delivery, then you have proof of posting/receipt; this means they cannot "lose" your documents. The system purports to be that the medical "advisors" (not always qualified specifically in the field they are dealing with) put it in front of a qualified panel. These appear to only have a few meetings a year. Then your case will be allocated to a medical advisor to deal with. It does take a long time, and you do need to chase them. With some medical cases you will be asked to take an on-road assessment. Be careful in the choice of who assesses you - a Mobility centre or the DSA. If you are offered an on road assessment, be sure to get driving lessons included before you take the test.