Excerpts from AME Guide |
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 46. Neurologic - Headaches*
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Atypical Facial Pain | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, to include name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
Chronic Tension or Cluster Headaches | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, to include characteristics, frequency, severity, associated with neurologic phenomena, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
Migraines | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, to include characteristics, frequency, severity, associated with neurologic phenomena, and name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance’s - See AASI Protocol |
Post-traumatic Headache | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
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