PTSD VA Disability Rating Criteria Explained
The VA assigns PTSD ratings based on symptom severity categories—10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100%—determined by how much your condition interferes with work and social functioning according to their specific criteria. Each rating level has distinct behavioral and functional markers, so knowing where your symptoms fall on this scale helps you build evidence that matches the rating you're seeking.
HypatiaThe VA rates PTSD under a single diagnostic code using a general rating formula for mental disorders, assigning ratings of 0, 10, 30, 50, 70, or 100 percent based on the severity of occupational and social impairment. Each rating level corresponds to specific symptom thresholds defined in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
Understanding exactly which symptoms correspond to which rating level is essential for veterans seeking accurate compensation for PTSD. AI can help veterans compare their documented symptoms against the rating criteria, identify whether a current rating may be too low, and prepare language for upgrade claims or appeals that directly addresses the applicable legal standard.
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