Originally Posted by
Dougdrvr
It's good to hear that some people still have some integrity. Over 40 years ago, I was made to feel like a "sucker" by my peers because I wouldn't file for disability and had the same concern about subsequent FAA Class Is. Made me ashamed to wear the same uniform as some of them. Just because you wear dog tags doesn't make you honest. It cheapens the program for those that deserve it.
I know this is an old comment, but.... I get the disgust about the way some folks approach VA disability. That said, I don't think it's as black and white as some on here suggest. I have arthritis, jacked up knees, it is what it is. The VA sends me a small amount for it, I feel zero guilt about it, nor do I understand why I would. I don't feel like I'm scamming anything or anyone. As for the FAA, again I see no conflict, I didn't lie to the VA and didn't lie to my AME/FAA.
I love waiving the VA funding fee and that is the primary reason I applied. The math Low laid out above on monthly payment is an interesting point, however I looked at the total loan amount not my monthly. That was a chunk of cash I didn't have to borrow or repay.
I would love to know where the 100/200 hours of NVG time equals x disability rumor. I was told that one so many times over the years, quite the urban legend.