Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief |
Chapter I - Department of Veterans Affairs |
Part 4 - Schedule for Rating Disabilities |
Subpart B - Disability Ratings |
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders |
§ 4.121 - Identification of epilepsy.
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§ 4.121 Identification of epilepsy.
When there is doubt as to the true nature of epileptiform attacks, neurological observation in a hospital adequate to make such a study is necessary. To warrant a rating for epilepsy, the seizures must be witnessed or verified at some time by a physician. As to frequency, competent, consistent lay testimony emphasizing convulsive and immediate post-convulsive characteristics may be accepted. The frequency of seizures should be ascertained under the ordinary conditions of life (while not hospitalized).