General Rating Formula for Major and Minor Epileptic Seizures:

Description Percentage

Averaging at least 1 major seizure per month over the last year

100
Description Percentage

Averaging at least 1 major seizure in 3 months over the last year; or more than 10 minor seizures weekly

80
Description Percentage

Averaging at least 1 major seizure in 4 months over the last year;  or 9-10 minor seizures per week

60
Description Percentage

At least 1 major seizure in the last 6 months or 2 in the last year; or averaging at least 5 to 8 minor seizures weekly

40
Description Percentage

At least 1 major seizure in the last 2 years; or at least 2 minor seizures in the last 6 months

20
Description Percentage

A confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy with a history of seizures

10

Note (1): When continuous medication is shown necessary for the control of epilepsy, the minimum evaluation will be 10 percent. This rating will not be combined with any other rating for epilepsy.

 

Note (2): In the presence of major and minor seizures, rate the predominating type.

 

Note (3): There will be no distinction between diurnal and nocturnal major seizures.

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