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01-23-2018, 10:32 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by JTwift
Yeah. There are plenty of ways to hit 50% without Sleep Apnea, though.
But I would be careful about what specific conditions the VA (or whoever assists with your VA app) helpfully suggests that you claim.
If it was in your mil record you have to report it anyway, but convincing the VA that something is bad enough for a rating, while trying to convince the FAA it's not that bad at all is a dangerous line to walk.
01-23-2018, 11:23 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
For sure you can get a big number, I've flown with guys at 80%.
But I would be careful about what specific conditions the VA (or whoever assists with your VA app) helpfully suggests that you claim.
If it was in your mil record you have to report it anyway, but convincing the VA that something is bad enough for a rating, while trying to convince the FAA it's not that bad at all is a dangerous line to walk.
But I would be careful about what specific conditions the VA (or whoever assists with your VA app) helpfully suggests that you claim.
If it was in your mil record you have to report it anyway, but convincing the VA that something is bad enough for a rating, while trying to convince the FAA it's not that bad at all is a dangerous line to walk.
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01-23-2018, 01:53 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by ArmyRWP2018
I am taking the no VA claim route.
The usual aches and pains won't affect your 1C, I know guys with pretty major aches and pains who have no issues with the FAA. But you obviously don't want a VA rating for things like TBI, PSTD, sleep apnea, etc if you want to fly.
If you don't need the money or don't feel good about taking it, donate it to wounded warriors.
01-23-2018, 02:03 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
I wouldn't necessarily do that. Some of those little things might act up later, and you might be in a position where you need the money. A lot harder to get things rated years after the fact.
The usual aches and pains won't affect your 1C, I know guys with pretty major aches and pains who have no issues with the FAA. But you obviously don't want a VA rating for things like TBI, PSTD, sleep apnea, etc if you want to fly.
If you don't need the money or don't feel good about taking it, donate it to wounded warriors.
The usual aches and pains won't affect your 1C, I know guys with pretty major aches and pains who have no issues with the FAA. But you obviously don't want a VA rating for things like TBI, PSTD, sleep apnea, etc if you want to fly.
If you don't need the money or don't feel good about taking it, donate it to wounded warriors.
01-23-2018, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BarrySeal
Curious, what are the "FAA Friendly" disabilities ?
Common things that people claim like "sleep apnea" give 50% but then you have to document treatment etc. PTSD seems to be on the rise as well and requires additional testing etc but people are getting 1st Class certificates.
At a minimum get evaluated and get a 0% rating. That alone eliminates VA funding fee on home loans.
01-23-2018, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BarrySeal
Curious, what are the "FAA Friendly" disabilities ?
01-23-2018, 02:20 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by FlewNavy
Just look over the "Disqualifying Conditions" on the FAA website. VA disability claims that don't flag a disqualifying condition are usually OK and even then can be waived. If you have back, neck, knee pain that reduces your range of motion...those all contribute towards a disability rating but won't impact the FAA medical.
Common things that people claim like "sleep apnea" give 50% but then you have to document treatment etc. PTSD seems to be on the rise as well and requires additional testing etc but people are getting 1st Class certificates.
At a minimum get evaluated and get a 0% rating. That alone eliminates VA funding fee on home loans.
Common things that people claim like "sleep apnea" give 50% but then you have to document treatment etc. PTSD seems to be on the rise as well and requires additional testing etc but people are getting 1st Class certificates.
At a minimum get evaluated and get a 0% rating. That alone eliminates VA funding fee on home loans.
01-23-2018, 04:42 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by BarrySeal
Curious, what are the "FAA Friendly" disabilities ?
Knee, back, hearing. Never a single question from my flight doc. BTW - VA will pay for a chiropractor. Tricare will not.
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01-23-2018, 04:50 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by BeatNavy
I thought you had to be 10% to be exempt from the VA funding fee.
01-23-2018, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FlewNavy
You are probably right. That being said...10% is pretty easy to get. I think the 0% rating might be for the insurance. It gets really confusing...
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