Comprehensive database of VA-ratable conditions with rating criteria, symptoms the VA evaluates, and how severity levels determine your disability percentage. Browse by category or search for a specific condition.
The VA assigns disability percentages based on diagnostic codes in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4). Each condition has specific criteria that determine whether you receive a 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100% rating. Understanding these criteria before your C&P exam is critical to receiving an accurate rating.
Browse conditions by body system including mental health (PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), musculoskeletal (back pain, knee injuries, shoulder conditions), neurological (migraines, TBI, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy), sleep disorders (sleep apnea, insomnia), respiratory (asthma, sinusitis), cardiovascular (hypertension, heart conditions), and digestive (GERD, IBS). Each category includes detailed rating breakdowns.
Many conditions are secondary to other service-connected disabilities. For example, PTSD commonly causes sleep apnea, depression, and substance use disorders. Back injuries frequently lead to radiculopathy and sciatica. Understanding secondary connections can significantly increase your combined rating.
Use the Claim Wizard to assess your claim readiness for any condition.