Health issues forced Out of UK for 6 months: Tier 1

[gre.bm691]

Hi all
I tried not to repeat my query, but i believe its one of a kind.
I have been on Student for the period 2006-2008 and since on Tier 1. While I was at work I was pushed down the stairs and ruptured 2 spinal discs. The slip disc pain was intolerable and I went back to India for treatment. After trying various treatments, I recovered and came back after almost 5months!

Just a week back, I successfully obtained the extension of Tier 1 visa. My question is:
If I can prove that I was away due to a serious medical condition (All medical records and scans available), is it worth consulting a solicitor to apply for my ILR once my 5yr period is completed? I will ensure I dont breach the 450days restriction.

[Lucapooka]

I will ensure I dont breach the 450days restriction.

It's 180 days for ILR under Tier 1 (but discretion is applied). You seem to have stumbled upon the naturalization requirements and have mistaken these as something that applies to your situation.

[geriatrix]

Why did you have to go to India for treatment? Was the condition you suffered from untreatable in the UK?

See also ILR - 142 days single trip fo medical but total 175 days

[gre.bm691]

sushdmehta: Thanks for the response

The condition was treateable out here, but after gathering lots of information, i thought it was best for me to go back to India as I was bed prone and have no one out here to look after me (also, didnt want to pay rentals and stay out of work for long periods). When i went back to india, i was told by all spinal cord specialists that i require surgery. I didnt want to as the risks for spinal cord surgery are very high.

I found the only way to get this treated was Aryuvedic treatment, which was recommended by a friend. It worked like a miracle and helped me recover fully.