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 |
| 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 | See III. B-3 below | Requires FAA Decision |
| Bereavement; Dysthmic; 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 |
| Personality Disorders | All | See III. B-1 below | Requires FAA Decision |
| Psychosis | All | See III. B-2 below | Requires FAA Decision |
| Pyschotropic 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 | See III. B-6 below | Requires FAA Decision |
| Substance Dependence | All | See III. B-5 below | Requires FAA Decision |
| Suicide Attempt | All | Submit all pertinent medical information required | Requires FAA Decision |
- Personality Disorder
- Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety Problems
- Substance Dependence
- Substance Abuse
