---
title: "DC 8912 - Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory."
diagnostic_code: "8912"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8912-epilepsy-jacksonian-and-focal-motor-or-sensory"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:46:38.308582Z"
---

# DC 8912 - Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory.

Rated under § 4.124a. Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.

General Rating Formula for Major and Minor Epileptic Seizures:

## 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 |

# VA Disability Ratings for Jacksonian and Focal Motor or Sensory Epilepsy (Diagnostic Code 8912)

Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory epilepsy is a neurological and convulsive disorder rated by the VA under **38 CFR § 4.124a**, Diagnostic Code **8912**, within the body system of **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**.

## Understanding the Condition

Epilepsy is a seizure disorder. Under the VA rating framework, seizures are considered in terms of **major seizures** and **minor seizures**. The frequency and type of seizures a veteran experiences over time are central to how this condition is evaluated.

This condition is rated using the **General Rating Formula for Major and Minor Epileptic Seizures**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating based on the frequency and severity of seizures:

| 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 |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating this condition, the VA focuses on:

- **A confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy** with a documented history of seizures.
- **The type of seizures** experienced — whether major or minor.
- **The frequency of seizures** measured over specific time periods (for example, over the last year, the last 6 months, or the last 2 years).

Higher ratings reflect more frequent major seizures or a greater number of minor seizures per week, as outlined in the rating levels above.

*This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule. It is not legal advice, and individual outcomes depend on your specific medical evidence and circumstances.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a