Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

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Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 46. Neurologic - Demyelinating Disease

Disease/Condition	Class	Evaluation Data	Disposition
Acute Optic Neuritis; Allergic Encephalomyelitis; Landry Guillain Barre Syndrome; Myasthenia Gravis; or Multiple Sclerosis	All	Submit all pertinent medical records, current neurologic report, to comment on involvement and persisting deficit, period of stability without symptoms, name and dosage of medication(s) and side effects	Requires FAA Decision

¹⁷ Factors used in determining eligibility will include the medical history, neurological involvement and persisting deficit, period of stability without symptoms, type and dosage of medications used, and general health. A neurological and/or general medical consultation will be necessary in most instances.