Seizures that begin in one area of the brain and may cause localized muscle movements or sensory changes.
Medical records documenting a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy are the foundation of any rating. To support a higher rating, records should clearly show how often seizures occur. Neurology notes, emergency room visits, and treatment records that log individual seizure events over time are directly relevant, because the criteria measure frequency across specific windows — such as the past six months or the past one to two years. EEG results and imaging that confirm the diagnosis also help establish the condition. Seizure logs or diaries you or a caregiver keep can supplement clinical records by capturing events that did not result in a medical visit. Statements from people who have witnessed your seizures can help describe their character and frequency. Records showing that continuous medication is prescribed to control your seizures support at least the 10% minimum. Because the rating turns on documented frequency, thorough and consistent medical follow-up over time creates the clearest picture of where your seizures fall within the formula.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
