TBI

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.

TBI 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.