# 2019-189 Careers, Medical condition, Medical employment limitation

Case summary

F&R Date: 2020-05-26

The grievor challenged the decision to assign him a permanent medical category of Air Factor 7 (A7). The Committee concluded that both the Air Underwater Medical Board and the Aerospace Medical Authority had thoroughly reviewed the medical evidence and the grievor's representations in arriving at the decision. The Committee found that based on the evidence, the assignment of an A7 medical category was reasonable and in accordance with the applicable policy.

FA decision summary

The Commander Royal Canadian Air Force, acting as Final Authority, agreed with the Committee's finding that the assignation of a Permanent Medical Category of A7 was reasonable, justified, and in accordance with policy, and agreed with the recommendation not to grant redress.