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Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 46. Neurologic - Cerebrovascular Disease (including the brain stem) *
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerebral Thrombosis; Intracerebral or Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) |
All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, to include FAA mandated Heart Studies, Brain MRI, Bilateral carotid ultra sound, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Intracranial Aneurysm or Arteriovenous Malformation | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Intracranial Tumor** | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Pseudotumor Cerebri (benign intracranial hypertension) | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
*Complete neurological evaluations supplemented with appropriate laboratory and imaging studies are required of applicants with the above conditions. Cerebral arteriography may be necessary for review in cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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A variety of intracranial tumors, both malignant and benign, are capable of causing incapacitation directly by neurologic deficit or indirectly through recurrent symptomatology. Potential neurologic deficits include weakness, loss of sensation, ataxia, visual deficit, or mental impairment. Recurrent symptomatology may interfere with flight performance through mechanisms such as seizure, headaches, vertigo, visual disturbances, or confusion. A history or diagnosis of an intracranial tumor necessitates a complete neurological evaluation with appropriate laboratory and imaging studies before a determination of eligibility for medical certification can be established. An applicant with a history of benign supratentorial tumors may be considered favorably for medical certification by the FAA and returned to flying status after a minimum satisfactory convalescence of 1 year.
Other Neurologic Issues Relevant to Aviators:
- Cerebrovascular Disease (including the brain stem)
- Demyelinating Disease
- Extrapyramidal, Hereditary, and Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System
- Headaches
- Hydrocephalus and Shunts
- Infections of the Nervous System
- Neurologic Conditions
- Other Conditions
- Presence of any neurological condition or disease that potentially may incapacitate an individual
- Spasticity, Weakness, or Paralysis of the Extremities
- Vertigo or Disequilibrium
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
