VA Disability Ratings by Diagnostic Code
VeteranHQ publishes the complete 38 CFR Part 4 rating criteria for all diagnostic codes across 15 body systems. Each page lists tier-by-tier criteria verbatim, secondary-condition relationships, and direct citations to eCFR.
What VA diagnostic codes are in 38 CFR Part 4?
What are the VA ratings for Musculoskeletal conditions?
139 diagnostic codes
Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic
DC 5000Up to 100%
Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive
DC 5001Up to 100%
Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process
DC 5002Up to 100%
Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
DC 5003Up to 20%
Other specified forms of arthropathy (excluding gout)
DC 5009Arthritis due to Trauma (Traumatic Arthritis)
DC 5010Up to 20%
Bones, neoplasm, malignant, primary or secondary
DC 5012Up to 100%
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome)
DC 5025Up to 40%
Shoulder replacement (prosthesis).
DC 5051Up to 100%
Elbow replacement (prosthesis).
DC 5052Up to 100%
Wrist replacement (prosthesis).
DC 5053Up to 100%
Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
DC 5054Up to 100%
Knee, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
DC 5055Up to 100%
Ankle replacement (prosthesis).
DC 5056Up to 100%
Index, long, ring and little
DC 5131Up to 60%
Thumb, index and long
DC 5132Up to 60%
Thumb, index and ring
DC 5133Up to 60%
Thumb, index and little
DC 5134Up to 60%
Thumb, long and ring
DC 5135Up to 60%
Thumb, long and little
DC 5136Up to 60%
Thumb, ring and little
DC 5137Up to 60%
Index, long and ring
DC 5138Up to 50%
Index, long and little
DC 5139Up to 50%
Index, ring and little
DC 5140Up to 50%
Long, ring and little
DC 5141Up to 40%
Thumb and index
DC 5142Up to 50%
Thumb and long
DC 5143Up to 50%
Thumb and ring
DC 5144Up to 50%
Thumb and little
DC 5145Up to 50%
Index and long
DC 5146Up to 40%
Index and ring
DC 5147Up to 40%
Index and little
DC 5148Up to 40%
Long and ring
DC 5149Up to 30%
Long and little
DC 5150Up to 30%
Ring and little
DC 5151Up to 30%
Thumb, amputation of
DC 5152Up to 40%
Index finger, amputation of
DC 5153Up to 30%
Long finger, amputation of
DC 5154Up to 20%
Ring finger, amputation of
DC 5155Up to 20%
Little finger, amputation of
DC 5156Up to 20%
Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss
DC 5170Up to 30%
Toe, great, amputation of
DC 5171Up to 30%
Toes, other than great, amputation of, with removal of metatarsal head
DC 5172Up to 20%
Toes, three or four, amputation of, without metatarsal involvement
DC 5173Up to 20%
Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of
DC 5200Up to 50%
Arm, limitation of motion of
DC 5201Up to 40%
Humerus, other impairment of
DC 5202Up to 80%
Clavicle or scapula, impairment of
DC 5203Up to 20%
Elbow, ankylosis of
DC 5205Up to 60%
Forearm, limitation of flexion of
DC 5206Up to 50%
Forearm, limitation of extension of
DC 5207Up to 50%
Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°
DC 5208Up to 20%
Elbow, other impairment of Flail joint
DC 5209Up to 60%
Radius and ulna, nonunion of, with flail false joint
DC 5210Up to 50%
Ulna, impairment of
DC 5211Up to 40%
Radius, impairment of
DC 5212Up to 40%
Supination and pronation, impairment of
DC 5213Up to 40%
Wrist, ankylosis of
DC 5214Up to 50%
Wrist, limitation of motion of
DC 5215Up to 30%
Five digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
DC 5216Up to 60%
Four digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
DC 5217Up to 60%
Three digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
DC 5218Up to 50%
Two digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
DC 5219Up to 40%
Five digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
DC 5220Up to 50%
Four digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
DC 5221Up to 50%
Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
DC 5222Up to 40%
Two digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
DC 5223Up to 30%
Thumb, ankylosis of
DC 5224Up to 20%
Index finger, ankylosis of
DC 5225Up to 10%
Long finger, ankylosis of
DC 5226Up to 10%
Ring or little finger, ankylosis of
DC 5227Thumb, limitation of motion
DC 5228Up to 20%
Index or long finger, limitation of motion
DC 5229Up to 10%
Ring or little finger, limitation of motion
DC 5230Cervical Strain
DC 5235Up to 100%
Sacroiliac injury and weakness
DC 5236Up to 100%
Lumbosacral Strain
DC 5237Up to 100%
Spinal stenosis
DC 5238Up to 100%
Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability
DC 5239Up to 100%
Ankylosing spondylitis
DC 5240Up to 100%
Spinal fusion
DC 5241Up to 100%
Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010)
DC 5242Up to 100%
Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS)
DC 5243Up to 100%
Traumatic paralysis, complete
DC 5244Up to 60%
Hip, ankylosis of
DC 5250Up to 70%
Thigh, limitation of extension of
DC 5251Up to 10%
Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)
DC 5252Up to 40%
Impairment of the Thigh (Hip Rotation/Adduction)
DC 5253Up to 20%
Hip, flail joint
DC 5254Up to 80%
Femur, impairment of
DC 5255Up to 80%
Knee, ankylosis of
DC 5256Up to 60%
Recurrent Subluxation or Lateral Instability of the Knee
DC 5257Up to 30%
Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated, with frequent episodes of “locking,” pain, and effusion into the joint
DC 5258Up to 20%
Cartilage, semilunar, removal of, symptomatic
DC 5259Up to 10%
Leg, limitation of flexion of
DC 5260Up to 30%
Leg, limitation of extension of
DC 5261Up to 50%
Tibia and fibula, impairment of
DC 5262Up to 40%
Genu recurvatum (acquired, traumatic, with weakness and insecurity in weight-bearing objectively demonstrated)
DC 5263Up to 10%
Plantar fasciitis
DC 5269Up to 30%
Ankle, ankylosis of
DC 5270Up to 50%
Ankle, limited motion of
DC 5271Up to 20%
Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis of
DC 5272Up to 20%
Os calcis or astragalus, malunion of
DC 5273Up to 20%
Astragalectomy
DC 5274Up to 20%
Bones, of the lower extremity, shortening of
DC 5275Up to 40%
Flatfoot, acquired
DC 5276Up to 50%
Weak foot, bilateral
DC 5277Up to 10%
Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired
DC 5278Up to 50%
Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral
DC 5279Up to 10%
Hallux valgus, unilateral
DC 5280Up to 10%
Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe
DC 5281Hammer toe
DC 5282Up to 10%
Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of, or nonunion of
DC 5283Up to 30%
Foot injuries, other
DC 5284Up to 30%
Skull, loss of part of, both inner and outer tables
DC 5296Up to 80%
Ribs, removal of
DC 5297Up to 50%
Coccyx, removal of
DC 5298Up to 10%
Group I.Upward rotation of scapula; elevation of arm above shoulder level.(1) Trapezius; (2) levator scapulae; (3) serratus magnus Function: Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle
DC 5301Up to 40%
Group II.Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid
DC 5302Up to 40%
Group III.Elevation and abduction of arm to level of shoulder; act with 1 and 2 of Group II in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major I (clavicular); (2) deltoid
DC 5303Up to 40%
Group IV.Stabilization of shoulder against injury in strong movements, holding head of humerus in socket; abduction; outward rotation and inward rotation of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Supraspinatus; (2) infraspinatus and teres minor; (3) subscapularis; (4) coracobrachialis
DC 5304Up to 30%
Group V.Elbow supination (1) (long head of biceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint); flexion of elbow (1, 2, 3). Function: Flexor muscles of elbow: (1) Biceps; (2) brachialis; (3) brachioradialis
DC 5305Up to 40%
Group VI.Extension of elbow (long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint).(1) Triceps; (2) anconeus. Function: Extensor muscles of the elbow
DC 5306Up to 40%
Group VII.Flexion of wrist and fingers.Flexors of the carpus and long flexors of fingers and thumb; pronator Function: Muscles arising from internal condyle of humerus
DC 5307Up to 40%
Group VIII.Extension of wrist, fingers, and thumb; abduction of thumb.Extensors of carpus, fingers, and thumb; supinator Function: Muscles arising mainly from external condyle of humerus
DC 5308Up to 30%
Group X.Movements of forefoot and toes; propulsion thrust in walking.(1) Flexor digitorum brevis; (2) abductor hallucis; (3) abductor digiti minimi; (4) quadratus plantae; (5) lumbricales; (6) flexor hallucis brevis; (7) adductor hallucis; (8) flexor digiti minimi brevis; (9) dorsal and plantar interossei. Other important plantar structures: Plantar aponeurosis, long plantar and calcaneonavicular ligament, tendons of posterior tibial, peroneus longus, and long flexors of great and little toes Function: Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Plantar
DC 5310Up to 30%
Group XI.Propulsion, plantar flexion of foot (1); stabilization of arch (2, 3); flexion of toes (4, 5); Flexion of knee (6).(1) Triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus); (2) tibialis posterior; (3) peroneus longus; (4) peroneus brevis; (5) flexor hallucis longus; (6) flexor digitorum longus; (7) popliteus; (8) plantaris Function: Posterior and lateral crural muscles, and muscles of the calf
DC 5311Up to 30%
Group XII.Dorsiflexion (1); extension of toes (2); stabilization of arch (3).(1) Tibialis anterior; (2) extensor digitorum longus; (3) extensor hallucis longus; (4) peroneus tertius Function: Anterior muscles of the leg
DC 5312Up to 30%
Group XIII.Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint.(1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus Function: Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles
DC 5313Up to 40%
Group XIV.Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2).(1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris Function: Anterior thigh group
DC 5314Up to 40%
Group XV.Adduction of hip (1, 2, 3, 4); flexion of hip (1, 2); flexion of knee (4).(1) Adductor longus; (2) adductor brevis; (3) adductor magnus; (4) gracilis Function: Mesial thigh group
DC 5315Up to 30%
Group XVI.Flexion of hip (1, 2, 3).(1) Psoas; (2) iliacus; (3) pectineus Function: Pelvic girdle group 1
DC 5316Up to 40%
Group XVII.Extension of hip (1); abduction of thigh; elevation of opposite side of pelvis (2, 3); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XIV (6) in postural support of body steadying pelvis upon head of femur and condyles of femur on tibia (1).(1) Gluteus maximus; (2) gluteus medius; (3) gluteus minimus Function: Pelvic girdle group 2
DC 5317Up to 40%
Group XVIII.Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint.(1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris Function: Pelvic girdle group 3
DC 5318Up to 30%
Group XIX.Support and compression of abdominal wall and lower thorax; flexion and lateral motions of spine; synergists in strong downward movements of arm (1).(1) Rectus abdominis; (2) external oblique; (3) internal oblique; (4) transversalis; (5) quadratus lumborum Function: Muscles of the abdominal wall
DC 5319Up to 50%
Group XX.Postural support of body; extension and lateral movements of spine.Sacrospinalis (erector spinae and its prolongations in thoracic and cervical regions) Function: Spinal muscles
DC 5320Up to 60%
Group XXI.Respiration.Thoracic muscle group Function: Muscles of respiration
DC 5321Up to 20%
Group XXII.Rotary and forward movements of the head; respiration; deglutition.(Lateral, supra-, and infrahyoid group.) (1) Trapezius I (clavicular insertion); (2) sternocleidomastoid; (3) the “hyoid” muscles; (4) sternothyroid; (5) digastric Function: Muscles of the front of the neck
DC 5322Up to 30%
Group XXIII.Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements.Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles Function: Muscles of the side and back of the neck
DC 5323Up to 30%
What are the VA ratings for Organs Of Special Sense conditions?
34 diagnostic codes
Choroidopathy, including uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, or choroiditis
DC 6000Up to 60%
Keratopathy
DC 6001Up to 60%
Scleritis
DC 6002Up to 60%
Retinopathy or maculopathy not otherwise specified
DC 6006Up to 60%
Intraocular hemorrhage
DC 6007Up to 60%
Detachment of retina
DC 6008Up to 60%
Unhealed eye injury
DC 6009Up to 60%
Tuberculosis of eye
DC 6010Up to 100%
Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities
DC 6011Up to 10%
Angle-closure glaucoma
DC 6012Up to 10%
Open-angle glaucoma
DC 6013Up to 10%
Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
DC 6014Up to 100%
Nystagmus, central
DC 6016Up to 10%
Trachomatous conjunctivitis
DC 6017Up to 30%
Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous)
DC 6018Up to 10%
Ectropion
DC 6020Up to 20%
Entropion
DC 6021Up to 20%
Lagophthalmos
DC 6022Up to 20%
Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral
DC 6023Up to 10%
Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral
DC 6024Up to 10%
Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.)
DC 6025Up to 20%
Aphakia
DC 6027Up to 30%
Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens
DC 6029Up to 30%
Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III)).
DC 6030Up to 20%
Status post corneal transplant
DC 6036Up to 10%
Anatomical loss of both eyes 1
DC 6061Up to 100%
No more than light perception in both eyes 1
DC 6062Up to 100%
Anatomical loss of one eye: 1
DC 6063Up to 100%
No more than light perception in one eye: 1
DC 6064Up to 100%
Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)
DC 6065Up to 80%
Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better
DC 6066Up to 100%
Visual field defects
DC 6080Up to 100%
Scotoma, unilateral
DC 6081Up to 10%
Symblepharon
DC 6091What are the VA ratings for Auditory conditions?
11 diagnostic codes
Hearing Loss
DC 6100Up to 100%
Chronic suppurative otitis media, mastoiditis, or cholesteatoma (or any combination)
DC 6200Up to 10%
Peripheral vestibular disorders
DC 6204Up to 30%
Meniere's syndrome (endolymphatic hydrops)
DC 6205Up to 100%
Loss of auricle
DC 6207Up to 50%
Malignant neoplasm of the ear (other than skin only)
DC 6208Up to 100%
Chronic otitis externa
DC 6210Up to 10%
Tympanic membrane, perforation of
DC 6211Tinnitus, recurrent
DC 6260Up to 10%
Sense of smell, complete loss
DC 6275Up to 10%
Sense of taste, complete loss
DC 6276Up to 10%
What are the VA ratings for Infectious Diseases conditions?
13 diagnostic codes
Vibriosis (Cholera, Non-cholera)
DC 6300Up to 100%
Visceral leishmaniasis
DC 6301Up to 100%
Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
DC 6302Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, miliary
DC 6311Up to 100%
Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection
DC 6312Up to 100%
Avitaminosis
DC 6313Up to 100%
Beriberi
DC 6314Up to 100%
Pellagra
DC 6315Up to 100%
Hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis
DC 6325Up to 100%
Schistosomiasis
DC 6326Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)
DC 6350Up to 100%
HIV-related illness
DC 6351Up to 100%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME)
DC 6354Up to 100%
What are the VA ratings for Respiratory conditions?
58 diagnostic codes
Septum, nasal, deviation of
DC 6502Up to 10%
Nose, loss of part of, or scars
DC 6504Up to 30%
Chronic Sinusitis (Pansinusitis)
DC 6510Up to 50%
Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic.
DC 6514Up to 50%
Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
DC 6515Up to 50%
Laryngitis, chronic
DC 6516Up to 30%
Laryngectomy, total
DC 6518Up to 50%
Aphonia, complete organic
DC 6519Up to 60%
Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals of laryngeal trauma (unilateral or bilateral)
DC 6520Up to 100%
Pharynx, injuries to
DC 6521Up to 50%
Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
DC 6522Up to 30%
Bacterial rhinitis
DC 6523Up to 50%
Granulomatous rhinitis
DC 6524Up to 100%
Bronchitis, Chronic
DC 6600Up to 100%
Bronchiectasis
DC 6601Up to 100%
Asthma, bronchial
DC 6602Up to 100%
Emphysema, pulmonary
DC 6603Up to 100%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DC 6604Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, active
DC 6701Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active
DC 6702Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, active
DC 6703Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified
DC 6704Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, inactive
DC 6721Up to 50%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, inactive
DC 6722Up to 50%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive
DC 6723Up to 50%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive, advancement unspecified
DC 6724Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active
DC 6730Up to 100%
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive
DC 6731Up to 50%
Pleurisy, tuberculous, active or inactive
DC 6732Up to 50%
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
DC 6817Up to 100%
Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths
DC 6819Up to 100%
Neoplasms, benign, any specified part of respiratory system. Evaluate using an appropriate respiratory analogy
DC 6820Up to 50%
Actinomycosis
DC 6822Up to 50%
Nocardiosis
DC 6823Up to 50%
Chronic lung abscess.
DC 6824Up to 100%
Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)
DC 6825Up to 100%
Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
DC 6826Up to 100%
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
DC 6827Up to 100%
Eosinophilic granuloma of lung
DC 6828Up to 100%
Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
DC 6829Up to 100%
Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
DC 6830Up to 100%
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)
DC 6831Up to 100%
Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)
DC 6832Up to 100%
Asbestosis.
DC 6833Up to 100%
Histoplasmosis of lung
DC 6834Up to 100%
Coccidioidomycosis
DC 6835Up to 100%
Blastomycosis
DC 6836Up to 100%
Cryptococcosis
DC 6837Up to 100%
Aspergillosis
DC 6838Up to 100%
Mucormycosis.
DC 6839Up to 100%
Diaphragm paralysis or paresis
DC 6840Up to 100%
Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency
DC 6841Up to 100%
Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum
DC 6842Up to 100%
Traumatic chest wall defect, pneumothorax, hernia, etc
DC 6843Up to 100%
Post-surgical residual (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, etc.)
DC 6844Up to 100%
Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis.
DC 6845Up to 100%
Sarcoidosis
DC 6846Up to 100%
Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed)
DC 6847Up to 100%
What are the VA ratings for Cardiovascular conditions?
27 diagnostic codes
Valvular heart disease (including rheumatic heart disease),
DC 7000Up to 100%
Endocarditis, or
DC 7001Up to 100%
Pericarditis
DC 7002Up to 100%
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)
DC 7005Up to 100%
Myocardial infarction
DC 7006Up to 100%
Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation
DC 7009Up to 100%
Supraventricular tachycardia
DC 7010Up to 30%
Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)
DC 7011Up to 100%
Heart valve replacement (prosthesis)
DC 7016Up to 100%
Coronary bypass surgery
DC 7017Up to 100%
Implantable cardiac pacemakers
DC 7018Up to 100%
Cardiac transplantation
DC 7019Up to 100%
Cardiomyopathy
DC 7020Up to 30%
Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)
DC 7101Up to 60%
Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominal
DC 7110Up to 100%
Aneurysm, any large artery
DC 7111Up to 100%
Aneurysm, any small artery
DC 7112Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic
DC 7113Up to 100%
Peripheral arterial disease
DC 7114Up to 100%
Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
DC 7115Up to 100%
Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)
DC 7117Up to 100%
Angioneurotic edema
DC 7118Up to 40%
Erythromelalgia
DC 7119Up to 100%
Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiology
DC 7121Up to 100%
Cold injury residuals
DC 7122Up to 30%
Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin)
DC 7123Up to 100%
Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)
DC 7124Up to 10%
What are the VA ratings for Digestive conditions?
50 diagnostic codes
Soft tissue injury of the mouth, other than tongue or lips
DC 7200Lips, injuries of
DC 7201Tongue, loss of whole or part
DC 7202Up to 100%
Esophagus, stricture of
DC 7203Up to 80%
Esophageal motility disorder
DC 7204Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired
DC 7205Gastroesophageal reflux disease
DC 7206Up to 80%
Barrett's esophagus
DC 7207Up to 30%
Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection
DC 7301Up to 80%
Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery
DC 7303Up to 80%
Peptic ulcer disease
DC 7304Up to 100%
Duodenal Ulcer
DC 7305Up to 60%
Gastritis, chronic
DC 7307Stomach, stenosis of
DC 7309Stomach, injury of, residuals
DC 7310Residuals of injury of the liver
DC 7311Cirrhosis of the liver
DC 7312Up to 100%
Chronic biliary tract disease
DC 7314Up to 30%
Cholelithiasis, chronic
DC 7315Gallbladder, injury of
DC 7317Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks)
DC 7318Up to 30%
Irritable Colon Syndrome (IBS)
DC 7319Up to 30%
Colitis, ulcerative
DC 7323Up to 100%
Enteritis, chronic
DC 7325Crohn's disease or undifferentiated form of inflammatory bowel disease
DC 7326Up to 100%
Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
DC 7327Up to 30%
Intestine, small, resection of
DC 7328Up to 80%
Intestine, large, resection of
DC 7329Up to 100%
Intestinal fistulous disease, external
DC 7330Up to 100%
Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
DC 7331Up to 100%
Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control
DC 7332Up to 100%
Rectum and anus, stricture of
DC 7333Up to 100%
Rectum, prolapse of
DC 7334Up to 100%
Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula and anorectal abscess
DC 7335Up to 60%
Hemorrhoids, external or internal
DC 7336Up to 20%
Pruritus ani (anal itching)
DC 7337Up to 10%
Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal).
DC 7338Up to 100%
Visceroptosis, symptomatic, marked
DC 7342Up to 10%
Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths
DC 7343Up to 100%
Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths
DC 7344Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis
DC 7345Up to 100%
Hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia
DC 7346Up to 60%
Pancreatitis, chronic
DC 7347Up to 100%
Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy
DC 7348Up to 40%
Liver transplant
DC 7351Up to 100%
Pancreas transplant
DC 7352Up to 100%
Hepatitis C (or non-A, non-B hepatitis)
DC 7354Up to 100%
Celiac disease
DC 7355Up to 80%
Gastrointestinal dysmotility syndrome
DC 7356Up to 80%
Post pancreatectomy syndrome
DC 7357Up to 30%
What are the VA ratings for Genitourinary conditions?
34 diagnostic codes
Kidney, removal of one
DC 7500Up to 30%
Kidney, abscess of
DC 7501Nephritis, chronic
DC 7502Pyelonephritis, chronic
DC 7504Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis
DC 7508Up to 30%
Hydronephrosis
DC 7509Up to 30%
Ureter, stricture of
DC 7511Up to 30%
Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious
DC 7512Up to 60%
Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function
DC 7515Bladder, fistula of
DC 7516Up to 100%
Bladder, injury of
DC 7517Up to 60%
Urethra, stricture of
DC 7518Urethra, fistula of
DC 7519Up to 100%
Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity
DC 7522Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only
DC 7525Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction
DC 7527Up to 20%
Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system
DC 7528Up to 100%
Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system
DC 7529Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis
DC 7530Kidney transplant
DC 7531Up to 100%
Renal tubular disorders (such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi's syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, related disorders of Henle's loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.)
DC 7532Up to 20%
Cystic diseases of the kidneys
DC 7533Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)
DC 7534Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents)
DC 7535Glomerulonephritis
DC 7536Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism
DC 7537Papillary necrosis
DC 7538Renal amyloid disease
DC 7539Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis
DC 7540Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II
DC 7541Up to 100%
Neurogenic bladder
DC 7542Up to 60%
Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
DC 7544Bladder, diverticulum of
DC 7545Endometriosis
DC 7629Up to 50%
What are the VA ratings for Gynecological conditions?
14 diagnostic codes
Ovary, disease, injury, or adhesions of.
DC 7615Up to 30%
Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete
DC 7617Up to 30%
Uterus, removal of, including corpus
DC 7618Up to 30%
Ovary, removal of
DC 7619Up to 30%
Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete
DC 7620Up to 30%
Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy
DC 7621Up to 10%
Fistula, rectovaginal
DC 7624Up to 100%
Fistula, urethrovaginal
DC 7625Up to 100%
Breast, surgery of
DC 7626Malignant neoplasms of gynecological system
DC 7627Up to 100%
Benign neoplasms of gynecological system. Rate chronic residuals to include scars, lymphedema, disfigurement, and/or other impairment of function under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system
DC 7628Up to 30%
Malignant neoplasms of the breast
DC 7630Up to 100%
Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. Rate chronic residuals according to impairment of function due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement (e.g., limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion, or loss of grip strength, or loss of sensation, or residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes), and/or under diagnostic code 7626
DC 7631Up to 30%
Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD)
DC 7632Up to 30%
What are the VA ratings for Hematologic conditions?
21 diagnostic codes
Anemia, Iron Deficiency (Hypochromic-Microcytic)
DC 7700Up to 100%
Agranulocytosis, acquired
DC 7702Up to 100%
Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia)
DC 7703Up to 100%
Polycythemia vera
DC 7704Up to 100%
Immune thrombocytopenia
DC 7705Up to 100%
Splenectomy
DC 7706Up to 20%
Hodgkin's lymphoma
DC 7709Up to 100%
Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
DC 7710Multiple myeloma
DC 7712Up to 100%
Sickle cell anemia
DC 7714Up to 100%
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
DC 7715Up to 100%
Aplastic anemia
DC 7716Up to 100%
AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis)
DC 7717Up to 100%
Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis
DC 7718Up to 100%
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) (chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia)
DC 7719Up to 100%
Iron deficiency anemia
DC 7720Up to 30%
Folic acid deficiency
DC 7721Up to 10%
Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12
DC 7722Up to 100%
Acquired hemolytic anemia
DC 7723Up to 100%
Solitary plasmacytoma
DC 7724Up to 100%
Myelodysplastic syndromes
DC 7725Up to 100%
What are the VA ratings for Skin conditions?
16 diagnostic codes
Burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck
DC 7800Up to 80%
Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are associated with underlying soft tissue damage
DC 7801Up to 40%
Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are not associated with underlying soft tissue damage
DC 7802Up to 10%
Scar(s), unstable or painful
DC 7804Up to 30%
Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804
DC 7805Up to 60%
Dermatitis or eczema
DC 7806Up to 60%
Erythroderma
DC 7817Up to 100%
Vitiligo
DC 7823Up to 10%
Chronic urticaria
DC 7825Up to 60%
Vasculitis, primary cutaneous
DC 7826Up to 60%
Erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysis
DC 7827Up to 60%
Acne
DC 7828Up to 30%
Chloracne
DC 7829Up to 30%
Scarring alopecia
DC 7830Up to 20%
Alopecia areata
DC 7831Up to 10%
Hyperhidrosis
DC 7832Up to 30%
What are the VA ratings for Endocrine conditions?
18 diagnostic codes
Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)
DC 7900Up to 100%
Thyroid enlargement, toxic
DC 7901Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic
DC 7902Hypothyroidism
DC 7903Up to 100%
Hyperparathyroidism
DC 7904Up to 100%
Hypoparathyroidism
DC 7905Up to 100%
Thyroiditis
DC 7906Cushing's syndrome
DC 7907Up to 100%
Acromegaly
DC 7908Up to 100%
Diabetes insipidus
DC 7909Up to 30%
Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency)
DC 7911Up to 60%
Diabetes mellitus
DC 7913Up to 100%
Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system
DC 7914Up to 100%
Neoplasm, benign, any specified part of the endocrine system
DC 7915Hyperpituitarism (prolactin secreting pituitary dysfunction)
DC 7916Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant)
DC 7917Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant)
DC 7918C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid
DC 7919What are the VA ratings for Neurological conditions?
113 diagnostic codes
Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic
DC 8000Up to 100%
Malignant
DC 8002Up to 100%
Benign, minimum
DC 8003Up to 60%
Paralysis agitans
DC 8004Up to 30%
Bulbar palsy
DC 8005Up to 100%
Brain, vessels, hemorrhage from
DC 8009Up to 100%
Myelitis
DC 8010Up to 10%
Poliomyelitis, anterior
DC 8011Up to 100%
Hematomyelia
DC 8012Up to 100%
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
DC 8017Up to 100%
Multiple sclerosis
DC 8018Up to 30%
Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic
DC 8019Up to 100%
Brain, abscess of
DC 8020Up to 100%
Malignant
DC 8021Up to 100%
Benign, minimum rating
DC 8022Up to 60%
Progressive muscular atrophy
DC 8023Up to 30%
Syringomyelia
DC 8024Up to 30%
Myasthenia gravis
DC 8025Up to 30%
Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
DC 8045Up to 100%
Cerebral arteriosclerosis
DC 8046Migraine
DC 8100Up to 50%
Tic, convulsive
DC 8103Up to 30%
Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)
DC 8104Up to 60%
Chorea, Sydenham's
DC 8105Up to 100%
Chorea, Huntington's
DC 8106Athetosis, acquired
DC 8107Narcolepsy
DC 8108Paralysis of
DC 8205Up to 50%
Paralysis of
DC 8207Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8209Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8210Up to 50%
Paralysis of
DC 8211Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8212Up to 50%
neuritis of
DC 8305Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8307Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8309Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8310Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8311Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8312Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8405Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8407Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8409Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8410Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8411Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8412Up to 10%
Paralysis of
DC 8510Up to 70%
Paralysis of
DC 8511Up to 70%
Paralysis of
DC 8512Up to 70%
Paralysis of
DC 8513Up to 80%
Paralysis of
DC 8514Up to 70%
Paralysis of
DC 8515Up to 70%
Paralysis of
DC 8516Up to 60%
Paralysis of
DC 8517Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8518Up to 50%
Paralysis of
DC 8519Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8520Up to 80%
Paralysis of External Popliteal (Common Peroneal) Nerve
DC 8521Up to 40%
Paralysis of
DC 8522Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8523Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8524Up to 40%
Paralysis of
DC 8525Up to 30%
Paralysis of
DC 8526Up to 40%
Paralysis of
DC 8527Up to 10%
Paralysis of
DC 8528Up to 10%
Paralysis of
DC 8529Up to 10%
Paralysis of
DC 8530Up to 10%
Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin)
DC 8540Up to 100%
neuritis of
DC 8610Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8611Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8612Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8613Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8614Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8615Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8616Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8617Up to 30%
neuritis of
DC 8618Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8619Up to 30%
neuritis of
DC 8620Up to 60%
Neuritis of External Popliteal (Common Peroneal) Nerve
DC 8621Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8622Up to 30%
neuritis of
DC 8623Up to 30%
neuritis of
DC 8624Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8625Up to 30%
neuritis of
DC 8626Up to 40%
neuritis of
DC 8627Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8628Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8629Up to 10%
neuritis of
DC 8630Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8710Up to 40%
neuralgia of
DC 8711Up to 40%
neuralgia of
DC 8712Up to 40%
neuralgia of
DC 8713Up to 40%
Neuralgia
DC 8714Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8715Up to 30%
neuralgia of
DC 8716Up to 30%
neuralgia of
DC 8717Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8718Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8719Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8720Up to 20%
Neuralgia of External Popliteal (Common Peroneal) Nerve
DC 8721Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8722Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8723Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8724Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8725Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8726Up to 20%
neuralgia of
DC 8727Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8728Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8729Up to 10%
neuralgia of
DC 8730Up to 10%
Epilepsy, petit mal.
DC 8911Up to 100%
Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory
DC 8912Up to 100%
Epilepsy, diencephalic
DC 8913Up to 100%
Epilepsy, psychomotor
DC 8914Up to 100%
What are the VA ratings for Mental Disorders conditions?
40 diagnostic codes
Schizophrenia
DC 9201Up to 100%
Cyclothymic disorder
DC 9202Up to 100%
Delusional disorder
DC 9203Up to 100%
Schizoaffective disorder
DC 9204Up to 100%
Unspecified schizophrenia spectrum disorder
DC 9205Up to 100%
Delusional disorder
DC 9208Up to 100%
Other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
DC 9210Up to 100%
Schizoaffective disorder
DC 9211Up to 100%
Delirium
DC 9300Up to 100%
Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections
DC 9301Up to 100%
Major neurocognitive disorder
DC 9302Up to 100%
Substance-induced major neurocognitive disorder
DC 9303Up to 100%
Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury
DC 9304Up to 100%
Major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder
DC 9305Up to 100%
Unspecified neurocognitive disorder
DC 9310Up to 100%
Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
DC 9312Up to 100%
Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition or substance/medication-induced major or mild neurocognitive disorder
DC 9326Up to 100%
Bipolar disorder
DC 9327Up to 100%
Generalized anxiety disorder
DC 9400Up to 100%
Specific phobia; social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
DC 9403Up to 100%
Obsessive compulsive disorder
DC 9404Up to 100%
Other specified anxiety disorder
DC 9410Up to 100%
Posttraumatic stress disorder
DC 9411Up to 100%
Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia
DC 9412Up to 100%
Unspecified anxiety disorder
DC 9413Up to 100%
Dissociative amnesia; dissociative identity disorder
DC 9416Up to 100%
Depersonalization/Derealization disorder
DC 9417Up to 100%
Somatic symptom disorder
DC 9421Up to 100%
Other specified somatic symptom and related disorder
DC 9422Up to 100%
Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder
DC 9423Up to 100%
Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)
DC 9424Up to 100%
Illness anxiety disorder
DC 9425Up to 100%
Cyclothymic disorder
DC 9431Up to 100%
Bipolar disorder
DC 9432Up to 100%
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
DC 9433Up to 100%
Major depressive disorder
DC 9434Up to 100%
Unspecified depressive disorder
DC 9435Up to 100%
Chronic adjustment disorder
DC 9440Up to 100%
Anorexia nervosa
DC 9520Up to 100%
Bulimia nervosa
DC 9521Up to 100%
What are the VA ratings for Dental Oral conditions?
15 diagnostic codes
Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis of
DC 9900Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles
DC 9901Up to 100%
Mandible, loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterally
DC 9902Up to 70%
Mandible, nonunion of, confirmed by diagnostic imaging studies
DC 9903Up to 30%
Mandible, malunion of
DC 9904Up to 20%
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
DC 9905Up to 50%
Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides
DC 9908Up to 30%
Coronoid process, loss of
DC 9909Up to 20%
Hard palate, loss of
DC 9911Up to 30%
Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible without loss of continuity
DC 9913Up to 40%
Maxilla, loss of more than half
DC 9914Up to 100%
Maxilla, loss of half or less
DC 9915Up to 40%
Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of
DC 9916Up to 30%
Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, benign
DC 9917Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, malignant
DC 9918Up to 100%
Frequently Asked Questions About 38 CFR Part 4 and the VASRD
What is 38 CFR Part 4 and why does it matter for veterans?
38 CFR Part 4 is the Schedule for Rating Disabilities — the federal regulation that establishes every percentage-based disability rating the VA assigns. It covers 15 body systems and over 600 diagnostic codes. Every VA rating decision cites Part 4 to justify the assigned percentage, making it the single most important document in a VA disability claim.
What is a VA Diagnostic Code?
A Diagnostic Code (DC) is a numeric identifier in 38 CFR Part 4 that maps to a specific medical condition and its rating criteria. For example, DC 8100 covers migraines; DC 6602 covers asthma. The VA adjudicator identifies the correct DC and applies its tier criteria to determine the rating percentage. Veterans should verify the DC used in their rating decision against their actual symptoms.
How many diagnostic codes are in the VA rating schedule?
38 CFR Part 4 contains over 600 diagnostic codes across 15 body systems — from musculoskeletal and neurological conditions to mental disorders, cardiovascular disease, and skin conditions. Each code has rating tiers ranging from 0% to as high as 100% depending on maximum severity. Not all codes have a 100% tier; many top out at 60% or 70% with TDIU providing a path to higher effective compensation.
What is the VASRD?
VASRD stands for Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities — another name for 38 CFR Part 4. The VA periodically updates the VASRD through federal rulemaking. Major revisions are published in the Federal Register and become effective after a comment period. VeteranHQ syncs VASRD content weekly from the official eCFR API and displays a last-verified date on each diagnostic code page.
Can I be rated under more than one diagnostic code?
Yes, but 38 CFR § 4.14 prohibits pyramiding — assigning separate ratings to the same disability under different diagnostic codes if doing so counts the same symptoms twice. The VA is required to use the single DC that most accurately reflects the condition. However, a veteran can receive separate ratings for distinct conditions, even when they are in the same body system, provided they have separate and distinct symptoms.
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