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Appealing a FAA Medical Denial to the NTSB

Appealing a FAA Medical Denial to the NTSB

Update: 2025-08-01
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In this episode, the Ison brothers pull back the curtain on the step-by-step process of challenging an FAA denial before the NTSB. You'll hear real talk about what kinds of denials can actually be appealed, when a special issuance is your best bet, and why simply missing a box on your application could put your flying future at risk.

With plenty of humor and a few unexpected stories, they make even the most confusing FAA rules easy to follow. Tune in and find out how you can keep your aviation dreams alive, even when the paperwork seems stacked against you.

Show Highlights

  • This is when you don't need to go to the NTSB [05:19 ]
  • Do you know how a special issuance can help you? [06:50 ]
  • What would you need as proof at the NTSB? [09:32 ]
  • Discover important facts about VA disability and medical application reporting [13:11 ]
  • Learn about specifically vs non-specifically disqualifying conditions [20:53 ]
  • What happens after you get a discretionary denial? [22:29 ]
  • How is your medical file the cornerstone of your defense? [26:31 ]
  • Learn the process of filing a petition with the NTSB [28:18 ]

For more information or to get in touch with us, go to https://thepilotlawyer.com/contact/

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Appealing a FAA Medical Denial to the NTSB

Appealing a FAA Medical Denial to the NTSB