Brain Trauma
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) (DC 8045). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Brain Trauma is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Level Total - Highest facet level is Total (e.g., severe impairment, consistently disoriented, severely impaired judgment) |
| 70% | Level 3 (Moderately Severe) - Highest facet level is 3 (e.g., moderate cognitive impairment, often disoriented) |
| 40% | Level 2 (Moderate) - Highest facet level is 2 (e.g., objective evidence of mild cognitive impairment) |
| 10% | Level 1 (Mild) - Highest facet level is 1 (e.g., mild memory loss, mildly impaired judgment) |
| 0% | Level 0 - No impairment in any cognitive facet |
Important Notes
Rated under Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) (DC 8045)
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.