Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Application Process for Medical Certification

Letter	Symptom/Condition
a	Frequent or severe headaches
b	Dizziness or fainting spells
c	Unconsciousness for any reason
d	Eye or vision trouble except glasses
e	Hay fever or allergy
f	Asthma or lung disease
g	Heart or vascular trouble
h	High or low blood pressure
i	Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble
j	Kidney stone or blood in urine
k	Diabetes
l	Neurological disorders; epilepsy, seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc.
m	Mental disorders of any sort; depression, anxiety, etc.
n	Substance dependence; or failed a drug test ever; or substance abuse or use of illegal substance in the last 2 years
o	Alcohol dependence or abuse
p	Suicide attempt
q	Motion sickness requiring medication
r	Military medical discharge
s	Medical rejection by military service
t	Rejection for life or health insurance
u	Admission to hospital
v	History of Arrest(s), Conviction(s) and/or Administrative Action(s)
w	History of nontraffic convictions
x	Other illness, disability, or surgery
y	Medical Disability Benefits