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Not every disability includes each rating percentage. The VA rating formula goes from zero percent to 100 percent in increments of 10.

It is basically another way to get 100% benefits. If your PTSD causes IU you should file for that as well. PTSD often causes veterans to not be able to work. One rating not on the PTSD scale is Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU, also known as IU). It is, nevertheless, a 70% PTSD rating if a veteran has suicidal ideations-no matter the frequency or intent. The VA will sometimes grant a lower rating by minimizing the symptom altogether. However, VA doctors sometimes state that the veteran does not have intent or that the ideations are fleeting. Also, the VA cannot downplay symptoms and give the veteran a lower PTSD rating or whichever mental health condition is more severe.įor example, if a veteran has suicidal ideations, that is a 70% PTSD rating. So, if a veteran has six symptoms at 30%, three at 50%, and two at 70%, a 70% PTSD rating is proper. The basis of a rating SHOULD BE the highest level of symptoms, not an average. However, this is not the correct way to rate a mental health disorder. So, if a veteran has such symptoms that fall in the 30, 50, and 70% PTSD rating ranges, they will often get a 50% PTSD rating.

VA often rates veterans by the average of their symptoms. Transparency about your worst symptoms is vital for your rating. Symptoms are then assigned a disability rating. The only exception being PTSD and needing to prove PTSD stressors. Disclaimer, VA actually rates every mental health condition under the same General Rating Formula and rating criteria. Understanding The General Rating Formula for Mental Health Conditionsīefore diving into the VA’s rating system for PTSD, it’s important to understand their general rating formula for mental disorders. If you would like to skip to our Ratings section in the Ultimate Video Guide for PTSD, please skip to Chapter 25. This guide will break down the general rating formula for mental health conditions, the rating formula for PTSD specifically, and how veterans can best make a claim for VA disability benefits.īelow is our Ultimate Video Guide for PTSD. Additionally, the rating formula factors for PTSD are examples of severity of the condition, not an exhaustive list. However, the DSM-V symptoms are not meant to replace, but supplement, the rating formula scale for PTSD. In evaluating ratings, the VA can consider factors outside of the rating schedule. When the VA is evaluating a PTSD claim, it looks to both the rating formula and the DSM-V. Exam results go to a VA adjudicator to apply the rating formula and provide a rating for the veteran’s PTSD. It is important to note that C&P examiners do not rate claims. The VA will nearly always require a C&P exam. The VA will use medical evidence to determine the severity of the disability. A disability rating is based on the earnings lost due to the PTSD. When a veteran can show that their PTSD is service connected, the VA will assign a disability rating. There were over 63,000 new claims in 2015, and the VA compensates more than 800,000 veterans for symptoms of PTSD at some level. This condition is the 6th most-rated disability among veterans. Some examples are personal trauma, sexual trauma, combat (see: combat veterans), and reactions to training. There are many different events that cause PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). VA Disability Rating for PTSD: Criteria, Eligibility, and Making a Strong Disability Claim NEW! Listen to this blog by pressing the “Play” button below! Social Security Disability Benefits Guide.List of Blue Water Navy Ships Exposed to Agent Orange (Interactive Vietnam Map).Individual Unemployability Rating Calculator.A 2023 Guide to VA Disability Rates & Pay Schedules.