PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Diagnostic Code: 9411Max Rating
100%
A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event—either experiencing it or witnessing it.
Rating Criteria Overview
Rated at 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100%. Ratings are based on "Occupational and Social Impairment". 70% is common for veterans with difficulty in most areas of life.
| Rating | Criteria / Symptoms |
|---|---|
| 0% | Diagnosis present but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with work/social functioning |
| 10% | Mild symptoms with slight occupational and social impairment |
| 30% | Occasional decrease in work efficiency, intermittent periods unable to perform occupational tasks |
| 50% | Reduced reliability and productivity, difficulty with relationships, panic attacks |
| 70% | Deficiencies in most areas (work, family, judgment, thinking, mood), suicidal ideation, obsessive rituals |
| 100% | Total occupational and social impairment, gross impairment in thought processes, persistent danger of harm to self/others |
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See what medical evidence is required to win a claim for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
View ChecklistCommon Secondary Conditions
These conditions are frequently claimed as secondary to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). A secondary condition is one that was caused or aggravated by an existing service-connected disability.
Secondary conditions vary by case. Consult with a VSO or medical professional to identify potential secondary claims for your situation.
Browse Articles on Secondary Conditions →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work with a 100% PTSD rating?
Yes, unless you are rated 100% specifically for TDIU (Unemployability). If it is a schedular 100% rating, there are no income limits.
What is the 50% vs 70% difference?
50% usually involves reduced reliability and productivity. 70% involves deficiencies in most areas, such as near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently.
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