You can qualify for disability based on epilepsy in two separate waysDoes having Epilepsy qualify you for disability? It can qualify you. Here's an excerpt from the SSA page on epilepsy-seizure disorder: "There must be a satisfactory description by the treating physician of the treatment regimen and response, in addition to corroboration of the nature and frequency of seizures, to permit an informed judgment on impairment severity." It can be difficult to be awarded for this condition because the individual has to have a prescribed number of epileptic occurrences occurring within a certain timeframe despite being fully compliant with medication for seizures. This means they must be documented. According to the SSA listing book, i.e the social security "blue book", or simply the Social Security listings, if the epilepsy is convulsive in nature then individuals applying for Social Security Disability must have been having seizures more than once a month in spite of three months of prescribed treatment. This, of course, implies that a person cannot be awarded disability benefits on the basis of the seizure disorder-epilepsy listing unless: a) They are being seen by a doctor; b) They are receiving treatment; c) The treatment is not stopping the seizures; d) The seizures are occurring with regular frequency. However, even if a person cannot meet the listing, they can still be awarded on the basis of a medical vocational allowance if their condition is found to pose more limitations than their past work will allow, and prevent them from being able to transition to other forms of work. I addressed this question a while back for someone else. Here's the page: Why Is It Hard to be Found Disabled for Social Security Disability or SSI for Seizures? Note: Lower down on the page I have included links to topics that were mentioned on this page. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: The Medical Vocational Allowance Approval for Social Security Disability and SSI cases How Will Social Security Decide a Disability Case that's filed? How do you Win Benefits under Social Security Disability or SSI? List of Impairments for Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits What is the Social Security Disability List of Impairments? If you meet the requirements of a listed impairment, your case will be approved unless you fail to meet certain non-medical qualifications |
