^^^ This

That's the real issue at hand here. The FAA could care less about whether you are collecting disability, nor how much, either percentage or dollar amount. What they do care about is WHY you are collecting disability.

BL: Regardless of your views on government oversight, if you are collecting disability for a documented medical issue, that same issue had better be documented when you go in for your Class 1. There is a tremendous amount of information out there on what conditions are disqualifying for a Class 1, what the process is to get a Special Issuance or SODA. The FAA will know what you have documented, so to avoid getting caught in the crossfire, document it yourself as required, get the SI or SODA IF REQUIRED, and go on with your career. Even not documenting something minor that doesn't affect your Class 1 eligibility can still get you in a LOT of trouble for failure to report it, even tho the doc would just go "noted."

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