Petit mal (DC 8911) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 8911 |
|---|---|
| Category | Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders |
| Subcategory | The Epilepsies |
| Also Known As | Petit mal, epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, seizure disorder, absence seizure |
| 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 |