Is it hard to get SSI for epilepsy?
Epilepsy disability claims can be somewhat difficult. This means that if the epileptic seizures are not frequent and well documented there is a very slim chance of being approved for Social Security disability benefits.
What is the rarest form of epilepsy?
Dravet syndrome is a rare, drug-resistant epilepsy that begins in the first year of life in an otherwise healthy infant. It is lifelong. It usually presents with a prolonged seizure with fever that affects one side of the body. Most cases are due to severe SCN1A gene mutations.
Is tonic clonic seizures a disability?
Social Security requires that you have frequent seizures that interfere with your activities and that are well documented. Our article on disability benefits for epilepsy goes over the specific requirements for getting disability benefits for generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and “dyscognitive” seizures.
What types of epilepsy are hereditary?
Generalized epilepsy is more likely to be inherited and involve genetic factors than partial or focal epilepsy. In recent years, genetic links to some forms of partial epilepsy have been found.
Is epilepsy considered a permanent disability?
Even when on medication people with epilepsy can experience seizures that leave the worn out and unable to function for days. If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy and you can’t work and you expect to be unable to work for at least 12 months you can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits.
What are good jobs for epileptics?
People with epilepsy are successfully employed in a variety of jobs that might be considered high-risk: police officer, firefighter, welder, butcher, construction worker, etc.
Is epilepsy hereditary from mother?
If a mother has epilepsy, her child’s risk is still less than 5 in 100. If both parents have epilepsy, their child’s risk is a bit higher than 5 in 100. Most children will not inherit epilepsy from a parent. The chance is higher for some types of epilepsy than for others.
What epileptics should avoid?
Avoiding these triggers can help you avoid seizures and live better with epilepsy:
- Missing medication doses.
- Heavy alcohol use.
- Cocaine, ecstasy, or other illegal drugs.
- Lack of sleep.
- Other medicines that interfere with seizure medications.
Does epilepsy cause memory loss?
Any type of epileptic seizure could potentially affect your memory, either during or after a seizure. If you have lots of seizures, memory problems might happen more often. Some people have generalised seizures that affect all of the brain.