Turbo J,
Ok so you have been given information that is conflicting....
Best you make up your own mind from here on, that way
what ever happens!
Best you speak to the source and call the local FSDO that you are getting your FAA cert from as they will be the ones who might want a medical.
Here is the link for the Southern FSDO region.
FAA FSDO
Get the phone number you will find them through the links on this page and speak to a FAA inspector! For the cost of a long distance phone call you will give yourself some piece of mind
Get their name etc and then you can blame them if it goes tits up when you get there.
Best of luck.