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RNO Flyer
. If TSH is >10 and/or T4 is abnormal and/or symptomatic and/or medication is required, the CACI applies and the applicant needs the "current, detailed Clinical Progress Note", but the medical can still be issued. It's only if TSH is uncontrolled that OKC needs to get involved.
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No. The TSH is uncontrolled if it is 10 or OVER 10, not under 10. TSH is Thyroid Stimulating hormone. If it is 10 or over 10, that means the pituitary is flogging the thyroid trying to get it to produce more.
10 or above and/or symptomatic and the AME has to defer certification to the FAA.