Thread: VA disablity
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Old 11-22-2007 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by S3toHerk
I have a buddy who flies fighters for the Navy and is now getting out of the military. He wants an airline job, preferably with Delta. While flying fighters he had a back injury. His doctor told him to stop any jolting exercise like running. He is medically UP and is cleared to fly, but he is curious about filing for some disability with the VA. I told him to be careful because he wants to join a SELRES unit, and it may raise a flag with the airline on his first class medical. I think he got his FAA first class medical, but didn't mention the back problems to that doctor.

Can filing disability with the VA disqualify him from becoming a SELRES (selected reservist) or give him any problem working for an airline?
I can't answer for the SELRES, but if he is approved for a partial disability (ie not total or 100%) from the VA-- go for it. If he passes the FAA Class 1 (and being up front with all questions on the application form) -- it will not be a problem with the airlines. In fact, it is illegal for the VA to share or disclose ANY information to outside parties. The only info the airline will have access to is the FAA Class 1, not the military or VA health info.

There are literally THOUSANDS of guys out there flying for the airlines with a VA disability rating.
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