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.