Medical History from Pilot Applicant Seeking Airman Medical Certification
Item 18l: Neurological disorders; epilepsy, seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc
Apr 2014
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18.l. Neurological disorders; epilepsy, seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc. The applicant should provide history and treatment, pertinent medical records, current status report and medication. The AME should obtain details about such a history and report the results. An established diagnosis of epilepsy, a transient loss of control of nervous system function(s), or a disturbance of consciousness is a basis for denial no matter how remote the history. Like all other conditions of aeromedical concern, the history surrounding the event is crucial. Certification is possible if a satisfactory explanation can be established. (See Item 46 Neurologic)
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