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01-24-2018 | 06:18 AM
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01-24-2018 | 06:53 AM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Worth noting, in theory, the VA can re-evaluate your condition every five(?) years. So claiming marked improvement to the FAA might eventually result in a reduction in your rating. Anybody been called back by the VA for a review?
01-24-2018 | 07:12 AM
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Now you can be evaluated with a lesser condition of Apnea.
- 100 percent: chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale; or requires tracheostomy
- 50 percent: requires use of breathing assistance device such as continuous airway pressure (CPAP) machine
- 30 percent: persistent daytime hypersomnolence
- 0 percent: asymptomatic, but with documented sleep disorder breathing
01-26-2018 | 05:15 PM
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From: Swimming, or drowning, depends on the day.
Fortunately I am in really good health, the military has tried but failed to crush me. I do have bad plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis that is documented, but that is just from running too much. I just gathered up all my civilian medical records with that noted to bring to the VA for a quick perusal to see what may happen.
01-26-2018 | 06:03 PM
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Fortunately I am in really good health, the military has tried but failed to crush me. I do have bad plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis that is documented, but that is just from running too much. I just gathered up all my civilian medical records with that noted to bring to the VA for a quick perusal to see what may happen.
01-26-2018 | 07:39 PM
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Heck, 30 years ago, I got a spinal fusion courtesy a ride up the rails. What’s that worth? I was told by my AF FS not to apply as the FAA started looking at disabilities and no one knew how it would effect medicals. This was in the days of astronaut physicals and EAL’s doc said they wouldn’t hire a back injury.
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01-26-2018 | 09:09 PM
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From: retired 767(dl)
Heck, 30 years ago, I got a spinal fusion courtesy a ride up the rails. What’s that worth? I was told by my AF FS not to apply as the FAA started looking at disabilities and no one knew how it would effect medicals. This was in the days of astronaut physicals and EAL’s doc said they wouldn’t hire a back injury.
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01-28-2018 | 12:18 PM
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Yes, but they only waited 2 years, and they will/can lower it.
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