Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

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Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 45. Lymphatics

The following lists the most common conditions of aeromedical significance, and course of action that should be taken by the examiner as defined by the protocol and disposition in the table. Medical certificates must not be issued to an applicant with medical conditions that require deferral, or for any condition not listed that may result in sudden or subtle incapacitation without consulting the AMCD or the RFS. Medical documentation must be submitted for any condition in order to support an issuance of an airman medical certificate.

Lymphoma and Hodgkin's Disease

Disease/Condition	Class	Evaluation Data	Disposition
Lymphoma and Hodgkin's Disease	All	Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Include past and present treatment(s).	Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance�s - See AASI Protocol

Leukemia, Acute and Chronic

Disease/Condition	Class	Evaluation Data	Disposition
Leukemia, Acute and Chronic � All Types	All	Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports	Requires FAA Decision
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia	All	Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports	Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance�s - See AASI Protocol

Lymphatics

Disease/Condition	Class	Evaluation Data	Disposition
Adenopathy secondary to Systemic Disease or Metastasis	All	Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports	Requires FAA Decision
Lymphedema	All	Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Note if there are any motion restrictions of the involved extremity	Requires FAA Decision
Lymphosarcoma	All	Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Include past and present treatment(s).	Requires FAA Decision