Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Applicant History
Item 18. Medical History
Instructions for filling out Item 18 on the FAA Form 8500-8- Frequent or severe headaches
- Dizziness or fainting spells
- Unconsciousness for any reason
- Eye or vision trouble except glasses
- Hay fever or allergy
- Asthma or lung disease
- Heart or vascular trouble
- High or low blood pressure
- Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble
- Kidney stone or blood in urine
- Diabetes
- Neurological disorders; epilepsy, seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc.
- Mental disorders of any sort; depression, anxiety, etc.
- Substance dependence; or failed a drug test ever; or substance abuse or use of illegal substance in the last 2 years
- Alcohol dependence or abuse
- Suicide attempt
- Motion sickness requiring medication
- Military medical discharge
- Medical rejection by military service
- Rejection for life or health insurance
- Admission to hospital
- Conviction and/or Administrative Action History
- History of nontraffic convictions
- Other illness, disability, or surgery
