Originally Posted by
LowSlowT2
do you know how they got it? They did a 'study' in 2007 and compared VA medical records to FAA medical applications of a small pool of pilots in N. CA and prosecuted every single one of them who did not divulge their VA medical claims issues for falsifying the medical application - few, had real medical issues and most of those were cleared with simple follow-ups and additional information. But they used this study when they went to congress to show their 'need' for access.
I believe that was the social security disability system, not the VA. But there's nothing in principle which prevents them from doing the same for VA when they decide to.