Originally Posted by
Av8tr1
What are you saying here? 80% and you shouldn’t be able to pass a class 2?
I’m 90% and hold a class 1 and yes the FAA knows everything in my VA file. I know of others who are over 100% and hold all classes. One guy holds a MOH and Purple Heart with 2 leafs the equivalent of three Purple Hearts. Holds a class two and flies helicopters for a living.
A VA disability does not necessarily mean you are an invaled. There are many with high disability ratings that lead very productive lives.
Well, your buddies may be in deep kimchee if they get caught.
I didn't file for any disabilities when I retired but my wife is 80% disabled. She's considered going to 100% - she has some pretty heavy issues but she wouldn't be able to work full time with 100% disability.
You're saying 100% disabled's OK to work full time. My wife's saying it's not. On to the web and this website:
https://www.veteranslaw.com/faq/
Quote:
Can a veteran work while receiving VA disability?
A veteran generally can still work when receiving VA disability. However, typically in order to receive individual unemployability or a 100 percent schedule rating for certain disabilities, a veteran cannot work full time or make over a certain amount of money per year (generally anything above the poverty line). This depends on each individual case and if you have questions about a claim for unemployability, or if you are not able to work due to a disability incurred in service.
So it
may be possible to work full time with 100% disability, but it's definitely NOT a blanket statement.
Your friends may want to consider seeking legal advice on this issue, as it's now easy for the FAA to cross reference disability payments. They are also getting access to VA medical records since they were able to file charges against the airmen at the beginning of this thread.