PTSD (VA Rating) — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A mental health condition resulting from traumatic military service events -- among the most commonly service-connected VA disabilities -- rated under.
Official source: ptsd.va.gov
Rating levels for PTSD range from 0% to 100%. A 0% rating means the veteran has symptoms but they do not interfere with daily life. A 10% rating indicates mild symptoms that may come and go. A 30% rating shows occasional problems with work efficiency. A 50% rating reflects reduced reliability and productivity. A 70% rating means the veteran has significant difficulties in most areas of life. A 100% rating indicates total impairment in social and work situations.To qualify for a PTSD rating, veterans must show that their condition is connected to specific stressful events during military service. These events can include combat, <a href="/glossary/mst">military sexual trauma</a> (MST), personal assaults, being a prisoner of war (POW), training accidents, or other non-combat traumas.Veterans do not need formal military documentation to support their claims. A credible personal statement about their experiences can often be enough to establish the connection needed for a rating.
In real life
- A veteran has nightmares and flashbacks after serving in a war zone.
- Someone has trouble trusting people and feels very jumpy after a traumatic event in the military.
- A person avoids crowds and loud noises because they remind them of a scary experience during their service.
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Frequently asked questions about PTSD (VA Rating)
What is PTSD (VA Rating)?+
A mental health condition resulting from traumatic military service events -- among the most commonly service-connected VA disabilities -- rated under Diagnostic Code 9411 based on severity of social and occupational impairment. Rating levels: 0% (asymptomatic but SC), 10% (mild/intermittent), 30% (occasional decrease in work efficiency), 50% (reduced reliability and productivity), 70% (deficiencies in most areas), 100% (total occupational and social impairment).
Who qualifies for PTSD (VA Rating)?+
Veterans (and in some cases their dependents or survivors) who meet the program's specific service, discharge, and eligibility rules. Use the BK Calculator and Filing Success Score to check your situation.
How do I apply for PTSD (VA Rating)?+
Apply at va.gov (search for the program by name) or work with a free accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) through your state VA office.
Where can I get help?+
Use BenefitKarma's free Benefit Eligibility Screener to see what VA benefits you may have missed, or talk with a free accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) through your state VA office.
Source: ptsd.va.gov