Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 36. Heart - Hypertension

Disease/Condition	Class	Evaluation Data	Disposition
Hypertension requiring medication	All	Review all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects	See Hypertension Worksheet (PDF). If airman meets all certification criteria - Issue. All others require FAA decision. Submit all evaluation data. Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision