Event Details
NOVA Webinar:
Fit to Fly? Understanding the FAA Medical Certification Process and VA Disability
Anthony G. Ison, Esq.
The Ison Law Firm
&
Derek Debus, Esq.
Stone Rose Law
Wednesday, December 10 , 2025
12:00 p.m. ET
Overview
This webinar will demystify how VA disability ratings and medical records interact with the FAA’s airman medical certification process. Anthony and Derek will cover what must be disclosed on MedXPress, how common VA conditions (e.g., PTSD, TBI, sleep apnea, tinnitus) are evaluated under the Federal Aviation Regulations, and when a Special Issuance may be appropriate. They will also flag pitfalls that can lead to unnecessary delays, or worse, allegations of intentional falsification, along with practical strategies to streamline submissions, coordinate with AMEs, and protect flying privileges while staying fully compliant.
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Anthony G. Ison is an aviation attorney and certificated pilot based in Lakeland, Florida. As founder of The Ison Law Firm (“The Pilot Lawyer”), he represents pilots, mechanics, aviation businesses, and air traffic controllers before the FAA and NTSB. He is licensed in Florida and Kentucky, an AOPA Legal Services Panel Attorney, and a member of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association. Click HERE for full bio.
Derek Debus serves as the Director of Military, Veteran and Firearms Law at Stone Rose Law. An accredited VA attorney, Derek is also admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the Arizona Federal District Court, and before all state courts in New Mexico and Arizona. Before starting his military and veterans law practice, Derek worked as a prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney’s office and as a criminal defense attorney, where he has prosecuted and defended individuals accused of crimes ranging from DUI to second-degree murder. In addition to his legal practice, Derek serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Saving Scales and Arizona Veterans Mission Group. He is also a member of the Arizona Attorney General’s Advisory Commission on Military and Veterans issues.
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