Social Security Disability with epilepsy or a seizure disorder
Epilepsy is disabling when seizures continue at a significant frequency despite treatment, or when the safety restrictions and post-seizure recovery rule out reliable full-time work. Convulsive and non-convulsive seizures are both covered, whether the cause is brain injury, a tumor, a stroke, an infection, or unknown. Detailed, consistent seizure documentation is the center of the claim.
How Social Security evaluates epilepsy and seizure disorders
Social Security first checks the neurological Listing for epilepsy, which turns on the type of seizure and a documented frequency that continues despite following prescribed treatment. Many cases fall short of the Listing and are decided on residual functional capacity — no work at heights or around hazards, no driving, and the off-task time or absences that seizures and recovery would cause. Approval depends on more than a diagnosis — we must demonstrate the severity and duration of your seizures, how they affect everyday activities, and your ability to work.
Evidence that matters
- A seizure log or calendar kept over time, with type, duration, triggers, and recovery.
- Neurology records, EEG results, and medication blood levels showing the treatment is being followed.
- Witness statements describing seizures the person cannot observe themselves.
- A treating neurologist's statement on frequency, safety restrictions, and expected absences.
Representation
Representation makes sure the record establishes seizure frequency and treatment compliance — the two points denials most often turn on — and translates the safety restrictions and recovery time into vocational terms at the hearing. A denial that ignores documented compliance or breakthrough seizures can be appealed to federal court.
Talk about a disability claim
A call sets up a conference — in person or by phone. There is no cost for the review.
Calls are answered weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Text (912) 807-5000 — texts are answered 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.