Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 48. General Systemic - Endocrine Disorders
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
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Acromegaly | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Addison's Disease | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Cushing's Disease or Syndrome | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Hypoglycemia, whether functional or a result of pancreatic tumor | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Hyperparathyroidism | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects, and current serum calcium and phosphorus levels |
If status post-surgery, disease controlled, stable and no sequela - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Hypoparathyroidism | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects and current serum calcium and phosphorus levels |
Requires FAA Decision |
Hyperthyroidism | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects and current TFTs | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision See AASI Hyperthyroidism |
Hypothyroidism | All | Review all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects and current TFTs | See CACI - Hypothyroidism Worksheet (PDF). If airman meets all certification criteria - Issue. All others require FAA decision. Submit all evaluation data. Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuances - See AASI Protocol |
Proteinuria & Glycosuria | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Trace or 1+ protein and glucose intolerance ruled out - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |