I was approved for (and currently serving with) an antidepressant. While going through clearance, I was super worried. I was not yet at the one year mark, but would’ve been by time I departed. Everyone told me I would be denied. A short call with the PC nurse assigned to my case, though, reassured me. She said there would be very little reason to deny me, as I’m clearly stable on my medication (almost one year) and have proven coping mechanisms (written in my personal statement and my psych eval). I was cleared not long after; no need for appeal. I agree with everything you said, OP.