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Can you get Disability for Epilepsy?

 

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder defined by unprovoked seizures that result from disruptive brain activity. The unique condition primarily affects children, or seniors in the 60+ age demographic, though it can be diagnosed at any age.

There are three main types of epilepsy: symptomatic epilepsy, cryptogenic epilepsy, and idiopathic epilepsy. Symptomatic epilepsy refers to disruption in brain activity; cryptogenic epilepsytraces brain damage to learning disabilities; and idiopathic epilepsy refers to epilepsy in which the cause cannot be found, but symptoms remain consistent.

The causes of epilepsy ranges from birth defects, stroke and head injury, to alcohol or drug abuse.Keep in mind there are numerous causes of seizures, so it’s important to have the condition, or any potential epilepsy symptoms, correctly diagnosed.

Epilepsy symptoms vary depending on the type of seizure. Typically, a person with epilepsy will have the same type of seizure each time, so their symptoms will be similar. Here are the most common seizure symptoms to watch for:
• Temporary confusion
• A staring spell
• Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs
• Loss of consciousness or awareness
• Psychic symptoms

Epilepsy treatment can come in the form of anti-epileptic drugs, though they’ve been known to incur side effects such as poor concentration, mood swings, unsteadiness, and nausea. But, the pros of controlling spontaneous seizures often outweigh these potential cons.

How Does the Disability Tax Credit Work?

An epileptic attack can lead to severe convulsions and even a loss of consciousness. These unprovoked seizures severely impact a person’s quality of life, as a seizure could happen at any moment. Plus, the psychological fear of a potential seizure at any moment may rob a person with epilepsy of their peace of mind.

Epilepsy is classified as a disability by the Canadian government. To help offset the costs of medications and treatments, the Canada Revenue Agency provides disability benefits like the Canadian Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Child Disability Tax Credit for families coping with epilepsy.

Despite disability benefits for epilepsy beingavailable for many eligible Canadians, unclaimed disability tax credits are surprisingly common. The application process for programs like the DTC can be long and complex, pushing people away from even submitting their T2201 form.

How Can the NBA Help?

The National Benefit Authority is Canada’s largest disability tax service provider, having assisted thousands of Canadians in successfully claiming disability credits. Our in-house team of experts can help determine your Disability Tax Credit eligibility, guiding you through each step towards recovering your unclaimed Disability Tax Credit. Disability Tax Credit for epilepsy will vary on a case-by-case basis in terms of amounts, but can be upwards of $50,000 per application!

You and your family can spend your time the way you want to byallowing the NBA to work on collecting your epilepsy disability on your behalf!

Apply for your Disability Tax Credit today by giving us a call at 1-888-389-0080.

Or schedule a free consultation with our specialists if you have any further questions regarding how to claim your Disability Tax Credit.

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