No dog in this fight but I'd want to know:

If a doctors verification of injury/illness is required, is the expense to obtain such verification expendable?

And

Is a phrase similar to "did not meet standards under FAR part 67 on this day" acceptable on the medical verification?

My logic behind this is two fold. First, flight managers lack the credential to agree or disagree with the reason for taking sick leave, that is, they aren't doctors. Do pilots need a manger second guessing the reason for sick leave when Part 67 is very clear about "it's the pilots responsibility" to make that decision. Second, what is the chain of custody within the company for such a form, who has access, and what internal regulations cover the handling of the verification forms? HIPAA may or may not apply, but it's still a huge breach of my privacy to have to disclose a medical condition to my employer. That info is between me and my doctor.

My $.02