Condition Rating Guides

Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — 927 conditions across 14 body system chapters, in plain language with regulatory text for reference.

Each guide breaks down the diagnostic criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 into plain language, showing exactly what symptoms, test results, and functional limitations correspond to each percentage. Use these guides to understand your current rating, identify what evidence you need for a higher evaluation, and prepare for compensation and pension examinations. Guides cover musculoskeletal injuries, mental health conditions, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, neurological conditions, and more.

Last verified against 38 CFR Part 4: February 22, 2026

Have an upcoming C&P exam? Browse C&P Exam Preparation Guides for 20 commonly claimed conditions.

The 20 most commonly claimed VA disability conditions.

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) (DC 9411)

Mental Disorders0–100%

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (DC 9434)

Mental Disorders0–100%

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (DC 9400)

Mental Disorders0–100%

Tinnitus (DC 6260)

Organs of Sense10%

Bilateral Hearing Loss (DC 6100)