---
kind: "section"
citation: "38 C.F.R. § 4.121"
title: "38"
number: "4.121"
heading: "Identification of epilepsy."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/38/4.121"
---

# §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).


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, unless otherwise noted.