Epilepsy

Neurological disorder caused by a disruption of cell activity in the brain. Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical impulses in certain parts of the brain. Symptoms vary widely from convulsions, loss of muscle tone, etc.

Things to consider

  • Current age
  • Type of epilepsy
  • Seizure severity and frequency
  • Type of treatment (medication, dosage, surgery)
  • Occupation
  • Participation in high-risk sports

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What response can you expect?

Isolated seizure of unknown cause
  • Within 6 months of the seizure:
declined
  • More than 6 months of the seizure:
standard
Epilepsy under treatment
  • Mild and moderate*
    • Within 6 months of the diagnosis:
declined
    • 6 months to 3 years since the diagnosis:
rated +50 to +100
    • More than 3 years since the diagnosis:
standard or rated +50
  • Severe
    • Within 2 years of the diagnosis:
declined
    • More than 2 years since the diagnosis:
rated or declined
With surgery
    • Within 1 year of the surgery:
declined
    • More than 1 year since the surgery:
according to the severity (mild, moderate or severe)

*Mild and moderate: up to 12 seizures per year, properly managed, few or no side effects from medication, and minimal or no impact on work and social life.