Federal Aviation Administration

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 46. Neurologic - Presence of any neurological condition or disease that potentially may incapacitate an individual

Disease/Condition Class Evaluation Data Disposition
Head Trauma associated with:

Epidural or Subdural Hematoma;

Focal Neurologic Deficit;

Depressed Skull Fracture; or

Unconsciousness or disorientation of more than 1 hour following injury
All Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report, to include pre-hospital and emergency department records, operative reports, neurosurgical evaluation, name and dosage of
medication(s) and side effects
Requires FAA Decision

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