Losing a driver's license because of seizures does not by itself raise or lower a VA disability rating, but it can be important evidence if the seizure disorder is service-connected and is now preventing you from working. VA rates seizure disorders under 38 CFR 4.124a, Diagnostic Codes 8910-8914, based on the frequency and type of seizures (major vs. minor) over the preceding year. If your seizures have worsened or are more frequent than when you were last rated, you can file a claim for an increased evaluation using VA Form 20-0995 (Supplemental Claim) with new and relevant evidence, such as updated neurology records, EEG results, and a statement describing how often seizures occur and their severity.
Separately, if the condition is severe enough that it prevents you from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, you may be eligible for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) under 38 CFR 4.16. TDIU pays compensation at the 100% rate even if your combined schedular rating is less than 100%, as long as you meet certain rating thresholds (generally one condition rated at least 60%, or a combination reaching 70% with one condition at least 40%) and can show the service-connected condition(s) alone prevent substantially gainful work. Losing your license due to a service-connected seizure disorder, especially if it ends a job that required driving, can be strong supporting evidence for a TDIU claim. You would file VA Form 21-8940 (Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability), along with statements from employers or former employers about why you can no longer perform the job, and medical evidence linking the seizures to the service-connected condition.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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Analyze my claim free →It is also worth asking your doctor to clearly document the seizure disorder's etiology and its functional impact, since VA will weigh medical opinions heavily in both the increased-rating and TDIU determinations. Outcomes vary significantly depending on the medical evidence and work history, so there is no guaranteed result, but a well-documented claim improves your chances.
As a concrete next step, gather your neurology records and a letter from your treating physician detailing seizure frequency and work restrictions, then file VA Form 21-8940 for TDIU along with a Supplemental Claim (Form 20-0995) for an increased seizure-disorder rating.
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