Restricted Duty

[Bandit_Driver]

Hypothetically speaking

How can a pilot on restricted duty (non-flying status) for a back injury with a Dr. note go to an AME and get a new 1st class medical?

You are either fit to fly or not in my book? Am I wrong here?

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

You are correct. That assumes he divulged all of the facts to the AME