Originally Posted by
TJBrass
"You could literally "retire" early if you lost your medical."
You had better read the fine print.
If your condition can be fixed, they'll try to help you fix it.
But if it's permanently disqualifying from professional aviation, then yes you can retire without having to try to find another job. The only real catch is no inflation adjustment, so value of your benefit while decline over time. But you can insure a larger amount of income if you're worried about inflation.