Hi there,
My husband has been recently diagnosed with epilepsy. He had one large seizure within the last month, and has several incidences of jerking/twitching (mostly at night during sleep). The dr prescribed him Keppra. He didn't have a history of seizures before this. He is also an active duty USMC Marine, due to be honorably discharged in a couple months.
All of this is very new to the both of us, and I was just wondering if anyone could share any information they might have about the military and epilepsy. We are debating the pros and cons of a med board- is it worth it? What kind of disability does he get for epilepsy? Etc.
Anyway, I'd really appreciate any help!
Thanks!
My husband has been recently diagnosed with epilepsy. He had one large seizure within the last month, and has several incidences of jerking/twitching (mostly at night during sleep). The dr prescribed him Keppra. He didn't have a history of seizures before this. He is also an active duty USMC Marine, due to be honorably discharged in a couple months.
All of this is very new to the both of us, and I was just wondering if anyone could share any information they might have about the military and epilepsy. We are debating the pros and cons of a med board- is it worth it? What kind of disability does he get for epilepsy? Etc.
Anyway, I'd really appreciate any help!
Thanks!