Cerebral arteriosclerosis — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 8046)

The VA rates Cerebral arteriosclerosis under Diagnostic Code 8046 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: The ratings under code 8046 apply only when the diagnosis of cerebral arteriosclerosis is substantiated by the entire clinical picture and not solely on findings of retinal arteriosclerosis. Note:. The maximum 0% rating requires: The ratings under code 8046 apply only when the diagnosis of cerebral arteriosclerosis is substantiated by the entire clinical picture and not solely on findings of retinal arteriosclerosis. Note:.

Diagnostic Code 8046 is the VA rating identifier for Cerebral arteriosclerosis within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.124a. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The maximum rating for Cerebral arteriosclerosis is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 8046. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.

Cerebral arteriosclerosis is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8046. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Cerebral arteriosclerosis may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Cerebral arteriosclerosis requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.