Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations – Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 48. General Systemic – Endocrine Disorders
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
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 | See Hypoparathyroidism disposition table | See disposition table |
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 |
Hypothyroid or Hypothyroidism (Including Hashimoto’s Disease) | All | See Hypothyroid Disposition Table | See disposition table |
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) | All | See Disposition Table | See Disposition Table |
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 |
Last updated: Wednesday, September 27, 2023