Okay I think I've got a good news update? Was just checking my application status today, and it said "Application Updated" (so I received a Ghost Update basically), and they must have extended my medical, since it now shows up as Medical Passed again! I am hoping that this is a good sign.
Background is that my medical had already shown as Passed at the end of July, when my biometrics were linked as well, but then it expired around a month later. Then the application went back to "You do not need a medical exam", until today, where it shows as passed again. Hoping the best!!