{"data":{"id":"us/38-cfr-4.121","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"38 CFR 4.121","heading":"Identification of epilepsy.","body":"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).","path":["Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief","CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","PART 4—SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES","Subpart B—Disability Ratings"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-38.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:25:50Z","sha256":"a429e114892f59c99d9f1bba38a4f5972fe1abd2e711680fb4fd840b13770056","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/38-cfr-4.120","next":"us/38-cfr-4.122"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}