# Can I get SSDI for epilepsy?

The SSA differentiates generalized tonic-clonic seizures and dyscognitive seizures, with distinct frequency thresholds and functional criteria.

**Direct answer:** Yes — epilepsy can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 11.02, which requires documented seizures occurring at specified frequencies despite at least three months of prescribed treatment.

## What listing applies?
Listing 11.02 (epilepsy), with sub-paragraphs A–D for seizure type and functional impact.

## What evidence matters?
Detailed seizure logs, neurology records, EEG results, medication compliance and blood-level testing, and third-party witness accounts.

## What if I don't meet 11.02?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — safety restrictions, post-ictal deficits, and cognitive effects can still support a disability finding.

## Sources
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
- SSA — Adult Listings 11.00 Neurological — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/11.00-Neurological-Adult.htm

## Related questions
- [The SSA Blue Book (Listing of Impairments)](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/blue-book)
- [What conditions automatically qualify for SSDI?](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/answers/what-conditions-automatically-qualify-for-ssdi)
## Topics
- SSA Blue Book — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/blue-book
- SSDI Application Process — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/application-process

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