Originally Posted by
TimmyR
Good discussion. I have the VA paperwork in hand now to file. I have a current Class I and asked this exact question to my local AME. He told me as soon as I begin receiving benefits to check the box and briefly explain in the comments that it is VA disability, not limiting and no medications required.
Needless to say, I am still hesitant to file the paperwork for the 4-5 minor items I'd have evaluated.
Has anyone heard of any issues with the FAA and VA disability?
For what, $30/month? Is your Class I worth $30/month? It isn't an issue now, and I can't fault your AME's advice given CURRENT FAA actions, but I don't trust any bureaucracy any farther than I can throw it (which generally isn't far), so it's not worth it to me.
You can file later if you want - yes it's easier now, but not impossible later.
If, however, you can tally up 50%+ and get concurrent receipt with stuff your AME is happy with, I'd go for it because that's a different risk/reward ratio.