Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 48. General Systemic - Blood and Blood-Forming Tissue Disease
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Include a CBC, and any other tests deemed necessary | Requires FAA Decision |
| Hemophilia | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Include frequency, severity and location of bleeding sites | Requires FAA Decision |
| Leukemia, Acute and Chronic - All Types | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports | Requires FAA Decision |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance's - See AASI Protocol |
| Other disease of the blood or blood-forming tissues that could adversely affect performance of airman duties | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports | Requires FAA Decision |
| Polycythemia | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports; include CBC | Requires FAA Decision |
Last updated: Thursday, January 7, 2021