Grand mal (DC 8910) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 8910 |
|---|---|
| Category | Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders |
| Subcategory | The Epilepsies |
| Also Known As | Grand mal, epilepsy, seizures, tonic-clonic, convulsions |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.124a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Averaging at least 1 major seizure per month over the last year |
| 80% | Averaging at least 1 major seizure in 3 months over the last year; or more than 10 minor seizures weekly |
| 60% | Averaging at least 1 major seizure in 4 months over the last year; or 9-10 minor seizures per week |
| 40% | At least 1 major seizure in the last 6 months or 2 in the last year; or averaging at least 5 to 8 minor seizures weekly |
| 20% | At least 1 major seizure in the last 2 years; or at least 2 minor seizures in the last 6 months |
| 10% | A confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy with a history of seizures |
Conditions Secondary to This
5 linksGeneralized anxiety disorder
9400
Fear of seizures and their unpredictability
Major depressive disorder
9434
Epilepsy and depression share neurological pathways
Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
8045
Seizures can worsen or be caused by TBI — bidirectional
Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition or substance/medication-induced major or mild neurocognitive disorder
9326
Repeated seizures can cause progressive cognitive decline
Migraine
8100
Seizure disorders and migraines share neural mechanisms
This May Be Secondary To
1 linksResiduals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
DC 8045
TBI increases the risk of post-traumatic epilepsy and seizures.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.