Can a person drive with a VP shunt?

[aml70]

In 1990 I had a resection of a cerebellar hemangoiblastoma.  During sometime after surgery I had a cerebral subdural hematoma.  I spent two years taking several therapies including an intensive cognitive retraining course.  I was advised not to drive then.  After 4 years, I began driving again and did so for the next 10.  I eventually quit because my insurance was cancelled for too many accidents.  A good friend at the ILC talked me out of getting SR-22 and driving further.  I have a right sided field cut too, but that did not stop the DMV from issuing a license.
My question is because of the dizziness resulting in quick turning movements of the head, could I get my license if I wanted it back?  It's been 4 years since I had it.
For the record I have over 50,000 ffm and have not had a problem with pressurization.  My shunt was put in by Dr. Conley at Stanford Medical Center in 1991.  I also have an anti-siphon? device over the clavical to slow down the csf.

[Michael Lim, MD]

In general, driving after having a craniotomy can require expert evaluation.  Major medical centers have driving assessment services.  Even if you get a license through the DMV, you are ultimately responsible if you get into an accident.  I suggest that you contact a nearby center such as Stanford to get assessed if you wish to drive.  

[aml70]

I live in Missouri now.  I stayed at Casa Olga in Palo Alto during my rehab.  Does Lincoln University in St. Louis have driver's assessment?

[aml70]

Well I'm confusing places, Thanks