Thanks for the sympathy. I just checked out the pilot protection service and will probably invest in that, it looks like they specialize in this area. My understanding of the LSA category is that I'm automatically disqualified because I already have a denied medical. Regardless, I'm going to push for getting my medical approved so I can continue where i left off, even though it will most likely be months before anything gets going. On the positive side of things, my father has a lawyer who deals with aviation issues and also happens to know the FAA manager who addressed the denial letter to me. Maybe this will allow me to skip the waiting period for a response, if we have any luck with her. Fingers crossed!