Originally Posted by
Locarl2013
thanks everyone for the responses. And you reported the hernia and the exact amount of disability on your application as it shows on your VA benefits? I’ve never had epidurals, nor feel like I need them, so at least I have that going for me. But yea I have a disc protrusion on L5-S1 and getting disability for it. Been doing physical therapy recently which definitely helps.
I had L5-S1 herniation like you describe, had PT, etc, and disclosed it (which is to say, I checked the box for “receiving disability”). Had zero issues with the FAA. Your AME probably won’t even ask about it, much less care.
Then I literally had it blowout and caused foot drop. Had epidurals, more PT, and then surgery (which resolved the foot drop immediately). Again, no issues from the FAA.
I wouldn’t sweat it.