Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Having a rating, or the value of the rating, is irrelevant. It all comes down to the condition(s) in question. I would guess the vast majority of folks rated under 50% can get an FAA 1C unless they have something specifically disqualifying (ex diabetes). If the stuff your rated for doesn't intefere with flying and is stable, you should have no worries. Bring supporting docs for anything questionable.
Thanks. The disabilities are for the shoulder, knee, and lower back so I don't think it should impact my physical.
I know I bumped up an old thread here, but it was the first result that came up when I searched google to see if a disability rating impacts a FAA first class physical. There is some good information in here so I think the thread is still very relevant.