Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 47. Psychiatric Conditions - Psychiatric Conditions Table of Medical Dispositions
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustment Disorders | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report. | If stable, resolved, no associated disturbance of thought, no recurrent episodes, and psychotropic medication(s) used for less than 6 months and discontinued for at least 3 months - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision See Use of Antidepressant Medication Policy |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report to include documenting the period of use, name and dosage of any medication(s) and side-effects | Requires FAA Decision |
| Bipolar Disorder | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report. A bipolar disorder may not... |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Bereavement; Dysthymic; or Minor Depression |
All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report | If stable, resolved, no associated disturbance of thought, no recurrent episodes, and; a). psychotropic medication(s) used for less than 6 months and discontinued for at least 3 months - Issue b). No use of psychotropic medication(s) - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision See Use of Antidepressant Medication Policy |
| Depression requiring the use of antidepressant medications | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report. See Use of Antidepressant Medication Policy |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Personality Disorders | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report. The category of personality disorders... |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Psychosis | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and clinical status report. The category of psychosis... |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Psychotropic medications for Smoking Cessation | All | Document period of use, name and dosage of medication(s) and side-effects |
If medication(s) discontinued for at least 30 days and w/o side-effects - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
| Substance Abuse | All | Substance abuse includes... | Requires FAA Decision |
| Substance Dependence | All | Substance dependence refers to... | Requires FAA Decision |
| Suicide Attempt | All | Submit all pertinent medical information required. | Requires FAA Decision |
Substance dependence and substance abuse are specified as disqualifying medical conditions.
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