The ECOEs were formed in 2008 under Public Law S. 2162 with a mission of improving the health and well-being of Veteran patients with epilepsy and other seizure disorders through the integration of clinical care, outreach, research, and education. The ECoE is comprised of 4-6 centers with nineteen national program sites within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established by Congress to address the complex issues that arise in patient care, health care management, and research.