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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — 277 conditions across 10 body system chapters, in plain language with regulatory text for reference.
Last verified against 38 CFR Part 4: February 22, 2026
The 20 most commonly claimed VA disability conditions.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) (DC 9411)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (DC 9434)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (DC 9400)
Tinnitus (DC 6260)
Bilateral Hearing Loss (DC 6100)
Lumbar Strain (Low Back Pain) (DC 5237)
Cervical Strain (Neck Pain) (DC 5237)
Knee Limitation of Flexion (DC 5260)
Knee Limitation of Extension (DC 5261)
Knee Instability (Subluxation) (DC 5257)
Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain) (DC 5276)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (DC 6847)
Migraine Headaches (DC 8100)
Radiculopathy — Sciatic Nerve (DC 8520)
Peripheral Neuropathy — Lower Extremities (DC 8520)
Peripheral Neuropathy — Upper Extremities (DC 8515)
Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DC 7913)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (DC 7101)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (DC 7346)
Erectile Dysfunction (DC 7522)
All 277 conditions including 257 expanded entries beyond the top 20.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) (DC 9411)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (DC 9434)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (DC 9400)
Tinnitus (DC 6260)
Bilateral Hearing Loss (DC 6100)
Lumbar Strain (Low Back Pain) (DC 5237)
Cervical Strain (Neck Pain) (DC 5237)
Knee Limitation of Flexion (DC 5260)
Knee Limitation of Extension (DC 5261)
Knee Instability (Subluxation) (DC 5257)
Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain) (DC 5276)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (DC 6847)
Migraine Headaches (DC 8100)
Radiculopathy — Sciatic Nerve (DC 8520)
Peripheral Neuropathy — Lower Extremities (DC 8520)
Peripheral Neuropathy — Upper Extremities (DC 8515)
Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DC 7913)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (DC 7101)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (DC 7346)
Erectile Dysfunction (DC 7522)
Degenerative Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) (DC 5003)
Fibromyalgia (DC 5025)
Gout (DC 5017)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (DC 5002)
Shoulder Limitation of Motion (DC 5201)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (DC 5203)
Ankle Limitation of Motion (DC 5271)
Hip Limitation of Flexion (DC 5252)
Hip Limitation of Extension (DC 5251)
Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) (DC 5243)
Flatfoot (Pes Planus) (DC 5276)
Hallux Valgus (Bunion) (DC 5280)
Hammer Toes (DC 5282)
Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty) (DC 5055)
Elbow Limitation of Motion (DC 5206)
Wrist Limitation of Motion (DC 5215)
Rotator Cuff Tear (DC 5024)
Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty) (DC 5054)
Total Shoulder Replacement (Arthroplasty) (DC 5051)
Meniscus Tear (DC 5259)
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) (DC 5262)
Spinal Stenosis (DC 5238)
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (DC 5236)
Osteoporosis (DC 5013)
Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis) (DC 5228)
Thoracic Spine Strain (DC 5237)
Achilles Tendonitis (DC 5024)
Claw Foot (Pes Cavus) (DC 5278)
Morton's Neuroma (Anterior Metatarsalgia) (DC 5279)
Osteomyelitis (DC 5000)
Scoliosis (DC 5241)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (DC 5260)
Total Elbow Replacement (Arthroplasty) (DC 5052)
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) (DC 5024)
Dupuytren's Contracture (DC 5226)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (DC 6354)
Costochondritis (Chest Wall Pain) (DC 5099-5021)
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (DC 5024)
Burn Scars of Head, Face, or Neck (DC 7800)
Scars, Painful or Unstable (DC 7804)
Recurrent Ankle Instability (DC 5271)
Bursitis (DC 5019)
Femoroacetabular Impingement (Hip Impingement) (DC 5255)
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) (DC 5201)
Muscle Injury, Anterior Thigh (Muscle Group XIV) (DC 5314)
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (DC 5312)
Stress Fracture Residuals (DC 5022)
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) (DC 5024)
Piriformis Syndrome (DC 5021)
Chondromalacia Patella (DC 5014)
Bipolar Disorder (DC 9432)
Adjustment Disorder (DC 9440)
Panic Disorder (DC 9412)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (DC 9404)
Somatic Symptom Disorder (DC 9422)
Insomnia Disorder (DC 9499)
Eating Disorder (DC 9520)
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) (DC 9433)
Schizoaffective Disorder (DC 9211)
Social Anxiety Disorder (DC 9403)
Schizophrenia (DC 9204)
Delusional Disorder (DC 9208)
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DC 9416)
Unspecified Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder (DC 9413)
Substance Use Disorder (Secondary) (DC 9431)
Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (DC 9326)
Illness Anxiety Disorder (DC 9425)
Specific Phobia (DC 9403)
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) (DC 9424)
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (DC 9404)
Acute Stress Disorder (DC 9413)
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DC 9416)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (DC 8045)
Epilepsy — Grand Mal (Generalized Convulsive) (DC 8910)
Epilepsy — Petit Mal (Absence) (DC 8911)
Trigeminal Neuralgia (DC 8205)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (DC 8515)
Multiple Sclerosis (DC 8018)
Radiculopathy — Cervical (Upper) (DC 8510)
Peroneal Nerve Paralysis (Foot Drop) (DC 8521)
Parkinson's Disease (DC 8004)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (DC 8017)
Restless Legs Syndrome (DC 8620)
Stroke Residuals (Cerebrovascular Accident) (DC 8008)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (DC 8599)
Narcolepsy (DC 8108)
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome) (DC 8516)
Bell's Palsy (Facial Nerve Paralysis) (DC 8207)
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (DC 8010)
Occipital Neuralgia (DC 8405)
Autonomic Neuropathy (DC 8599)
Pudendal Neuralgia (DC 8530)
Meralgia Paresthetica (DC 8529)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (DC 8599-8510)
Myasthenia Gravis (DC 8025)
Sixth Cranial Nerve Paralysis (DC 8209)
Chronic Pain Syndrome (DC 8899-8799)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow) (DC 8516)
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Nerve Entrapment) (DC 8525)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD) (DC 8599-8520)
Chronic Tension-Type Headaches (DC 8100)
Femoral Neuropathy (DC 8526)
Bronchial Asthma (DC 6602)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (DC 6604)
Allergic Rhinitis (DC 6522)
Chronic Sinusitis (DC 6510)
Pulmonary Embolism (Residuals) (DC 6817)
Sarcoidosis (DC 6846)
Bronchiectasis (DC 6601)
Pulmonary Fibrosis (Interstitial Lung Disease) (DC 6833)
Deviated Septum (DC 6502)
Chronic Laryngitis (DC 6516)
Pulmonary Hypertension (DC 6817)
Pneumothorax Residuals (DC 6843)
Lung Cancer Residuals (DC 6819)
Vocal Cord Paralysis (DC 6519)
Pleural Effusion Residuals (DC 6845)
Nasal Polyps (DC 6524)
Central Sleep Apnea (DC 6847)
Chronic Bronchitis (DC 6600)
Interstitial Lung Disease (DC 6825)
Asbestosis (DC 6833)
Coronary Artery Disease (DC 7005)
Cardiac Arrhythmia (DC 7010)
Heart Valve Disease (DC 7000)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (DC 7114)
Cardiomyopathy (DC 7020)
Congestive Heart Failure (DC 7019)
Varicose Veins (DC 7120)
Aortic Aneurysm (DC 7110)
Raynaud's Disease (DC 7117)
Deep Vein Thrombosis Residuals (Post-Thrombotic Syndrome) (DC 7121)
Pericarditis (DC 7002)
Myocardial Infarction Residuals (DC 7006)
Atrioventricular Block (Heart Block) (DC 7015)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Residuals (DC 7017)
Supraventricular Tachycardia (DC 7010)
Angina Pectoris (Ischemic Heart Disease) (DC 7005)
Cardiac Pacemaker Implant (DC 7018)
Ventricular Arrhythmia (DC 7011)
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans (DC 7114)
Lymphedema (DC 7121)
Postphlebitic Syndrome (DC 7121)
Endocarditis (DC 7000)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (DC 7319)
Hepatitis C (DC 7354)
Crohn's Disease (DC 7323)
Hemorrhoids (DC 7336)
Ulcerative Colitis (DC 7323)
Hiatal Hernia (DC 7346)
Liver Cirrhosis (DC 7312)
Pancreatitis (DC 7347)
Peptic Ulcer Disease (DC 7305)
Diverticulitis (DC 7327)
Fatty Liver Disease (DC 7345)
Cholecystitis (DC 7314)
Celiac Disease (DC 7319)
Gastroparesis (DC 7308)
Esophageal Stricture (DC 7203)
Anal Fistula (Fistula in Ano) (DC 7335)
Intestinal Surgery Residuals (Short Bowel Syndrome) (DC 7328)
Hepatitis B (DC 7345)
Inguinal Hernia (DC 7338)
Ventral Hernia (Incisional) (DC 7339)
Colostomy / Ileostomy (DC 7329)
Rectal Prolapse (DC 7334)
Gallbladder Removal Residuals (Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome) (DC 7318)
Chronic Gastritis (DC 7307)
Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) (DC 7203)
Small Bowel Obstruction (DC 7328)
Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Insufficiency) (DC 7502)
Urinary Incontinence (DC 7542)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (DC 7527)
Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) (DC 7508)
Chronic Urinary Tract Infection (DC 7512)
Endometriosis (DC 7629)
Overactive Bladder (DC 7517)
Prostate Cancer (DC 7528)
Testicular Conditions (Atrophy / Removal) (DC 7523)
Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome) (DC 7512)
Hydronephrosis (DC 7509)
Chronic Epididymitis (DC 7525)
Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) (DC 7528)
Neurogenic Bladder (DC 7542)
Bladder Cancer (DC 7528)
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (DC 7632)
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomata) (DC 7628)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (DC 7699-7628)
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (DC 7599-7527)
Hysterectomy Residuals (DC 7618)
Urethral Stricture (DC 7518)
Varicocele (DC 7525)
Nephrectomy Residuals (Kidney Removal) (DC 7500)
Chronic Cystitis (DC 7512)
Chronic Pyelonephritis (Chronic Kidney Infection) (DC 7504)
Hypothyroidism (DC 7903)
Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease) (DC 7900)
Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency) (DC 7911)
Cushing's Syndrome (DC 7907)
Hyperparathyroidism (DC 7904)
Diabetes Insipidus (DC 7909)
Thyroid Enlargement (Nontoxic Goiter) (DC 7902)
Hypoparathyroidism (DC 7905)
Pheochromocytoma (DC 7916)
Thyroid Cancer Residuals (DC 7914)
Acromegaly (DC 7999-7903)
Prolactinoma (Pituitary Adenoma) (DC 7915)
Diabetes Mellitus Type I (DC 7913)
Secondary Adrenal Cortical Insufficiency (DC 7911)
Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome) (DC 7999-7913)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (DC 7903)
Graves' Disease (DC 7900)
Toxic Nodular Goiter (DC 7901)
Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops) (DC 6205)
Dry Eye Syndrome (DC 6025)
Glaucoma (DC 6012)
Cataracts (DC 6027)
Peripheral Vestibular Disorder (DC 6204)
Diabetic Retinopathy (DC 6006)
Macular Degeneration (DC 6011)
Chronic Otitis Media (DC 6200)
Uveitis (DC 6000)
Corneal Dystrophy (DC 6001)
Retinal Detachment (DC 6008)
Tympanic Membrane Perforation (DC 6211)
Optic Neuropathy (DC 6026)
Chronic Otitis Externa (DC 6210)
Otosclerosis (DC 6202)
Visual Field Loss (DC 6080)
Pterygium (DC 6034)
Keratoconus (DC 6035)
Cholesteatoma (DC 6200)
Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) (DC 6207)
Chronic Conjunctivitis (DC 6018)
Chronic Blepharitis (DC 6018)
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (DC 6200)
Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR) (DC 6011)
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) (DC 6066)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) (DC 9905)
Loss of Teeth (Due to Bone Loss) (DC 9913)
Jaw Fracture Residuals (DC 9904)
Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaw (DC 9900)
Nonunion of the Mandible (DC 9903)
Loss of Hard Palate (DC 9911)
Partial Loss of Mandible (DC 9902)
Partial Loss of Maxilla (DC 9901)
Loss of Soft Palate (DC 9912)
Partial Loss of Tongue (DC 9914)
Nonunion of the Maxilla (DC 9903)
Salivary Gland Disease (DC 9906)
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (DC 9914)
Chronic Periodontal Disease (DC 9913)
Anosmia (Loss of Sense of Smell) (DC 6275)
Chronic Pleurisy (DC 6845)
Pneumoconiosis (Occupational Lung Disease) (DC 6832)
Atrial Fibrillation (DC 7010)
Barrett's Esophagus (DC 7346)
Conditions organized by 38 CFR Part 4 body system chapters.
3 top-20 + 22 expanded
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) (DC 9411)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (DC 9434)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (DC 9400)
Bipolar Disorder (DC 9432)
Adjustment Disorder (DC 9440)
Panic Disorder (DC 9412)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (DC 9404)
Somatic Symptom Disorder (DC 9422)
Insomnia Disorder (DC 9499)
Eating Disorder (DC 9520)
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) (DC 9433)
Schizoaffective Disorder (DC 9211)
Social Anxiety Disorder (DC 9403)
Schizophrenia (DC 9204)
Delusional Disorder (DC 9208)
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DC 9416)
Unspecified Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder (DC 9413)
Substance Use Disorder (Secondary) (DC 9431)
Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (DC 9326)
Illness Anxiety Disorder (DC 9425)
Specific Phobia (DC 9403)
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) (DC 9424)
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (DC 9404)
Acute Stress Disorder (DC 9413)
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DC 9416)