Disability Conditions
Find rating criteria and information for your specific conditions
Body Systems
Respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, and other organ systems.
Body Systems Overview
Complete guide to body system ratings
Blood / Hemic
Blood conditions, anemia, leukemia
Digestive System
GI conditions, GERD, IBS, and liver conditions
Endocrine System
Diabetes, thyroid, and hormonal conditions
Genitourinary System
Kidney, bladder, and reproductive conditions
Heart / Cardiovascular
Heart conditions, hypertension, and vascular issues
Infectious Diseases
HIV, hepatitis, and immune disorders
Respiratory System
Lungs, asthma, sleep apnea, and breathing conditions
Skin Conditions
Eczema, psoriasis, scars, and dermatological issues
Diagnostic Codes
Reference tools for understanding VA diagnostic codes and ratings.
Diagnostic Codes Overview
Complete guide to VA diagnostic codes
Commonly Overlooked
Disabilities veterans often miss claiming
Diagnostic Codes Explained
How the VA coding system works
Master Condition List
Complete list of all ratable conditions
Rating Schedule Index
Navigate the VA rating schedule
Mental Health
PTSD, depression, anxiety, TBI, and other mental health conditions.
Muscle Injuries
Muscle damage, muscle diseases, and soft tissue injuries.
Muscle Injuries Overview
Complete guide to muscle injury ratings
Buttock, Hip & Thigh
Pelvic and upper leg muscle injuries
Face Muscles
Facial muscle injuries and paralysis
Forearm & Hand
Lower arm and hand muscle injuries
Leg & Foot
Lower leg and foot muscle injuries
Muscle Cancers
Sarcomas and muscle-related cancers
Muscle Diseases
Muscular dystrophy and myopathies
Muscle Dysfunction
Chronic muscle dysfunction conditions
Muscle Hernias
Herniation of muscle tissue
Shoulder & Arm
Upper arm and shoulder muscle injuries
Torso & Neck
Core and neck muscle injuries
Musculoskeletal
Joints, spine, and orthopedic conditions - the largest section of the rating schedule.
Musculoskeletal Overview
Complete guide to musculoskeletal ratings
Amputation
Amputation ratings and associated presumptives
Ankle
Ankle conditions and range of motion
Arthritis
Degenerative and traumatic arthritis ratings
Elbow & Forearm
Elbow and forearm conditions
Foot
Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and more
Hand & Fingers
Hand and finger conditions
Hip & Thigh
Hip joint and upper leg conditions
Knee & Leg
Knee conditions, leg injuries, and instability
Shoulder
Shoulder joint conditions and limitations
Spine
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions
Wrist
Wrist conditions and limitations
Neurological
Nerve damage, neuropathy, and nervous system conditions.
Neurological Overview
Complete guide to nerve condition ratings
Central Nervous System
Brain and spinal cord conditions
Cranial Nerves
Conditions affecting the 12 cranial nerves
Lower Extremity Nerves
Leg, foot, and lower body neuropathy
Upper Extremity Nerves
Arm, hand, and upper body neuropathy
Presumptive Conditions
Conditions the VA presumes are service-connected based on where or when you served.
Presumptive Conditions Overview
Complete guide to all presumptive conditions
Afghanistan
Presumptives for Afghanistan service
Agent Orange
Vietnam, Korea DMZ, Thailand, and other exposure locations
Agent Orange - Children
Birth defects (Spina Bifida) in children of exposed veterans
Burn Pits / PACT Act
Post-9/11 toxic exposure presumptives
Camp Lejeune
Water contamination at Camp Lejeune (1953-1987)
Combat Veterans
Presumptives based on combat service
COVID-19
COVID-related presumptive conditions
Gulf War Illness
Undiagnosed illnesses from Gulf War service
POW Presumptives
Special presumptives for former prisoners of war
Radiation Exposure
Atomic veterans and radiation-exposed personnel
Tropical Diseases
Diseases from tropical service
Senses
Vision, hearing, and other sensory conditions.