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Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 46. Neurologic - Neurologic Conditions
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| A disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, to include name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
| Epilepsy* Rolandic Seizure |
All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report, to include name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Febrile Seizure** (Single episode) |
All | Submit all pertinent medical records and a current status report | If occurred prior to age 5, without recurrence and off medications for 3 years - Issue Otherwise – Requires FAA Decision |
| Transient loss of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause; e.g., transient global amnesia | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report, to include name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
** Infrequently, the FAA has granted an Authorization under the special issuance section of part 67 14 CFR 67.401 when a seizure disorder was present in childhood but the individual has been seizure-free for a number of years. Factors that would be considered in determining eligibility in such cases would be age at onset, nature and frequency of seizures, precipitating causes, and duration of stability without medication. Followup evaluations are usually necessary to confirm continued stability of an individual's condition if an Authorization is granted under the special issuance section of part 67 14 CFR 67.401.
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
