Every VA-rated condition (38 CFR Part 4) with rating tiers, criteria, and evidence guidance for veterans.
295 of 295 conditions shown
Loss of both feet means you are wheelchair-bound or require permanent assistance to move.
Loss of use of both hands means you can no longer perform essential daily functions due to injury or paralysis.
A total disability affecting arms and legs, leading to full dependency.
This means you’ve lost functional control of both arms due to injury, paralysis, or disease.
This condition means you're unable to effectively use one hand and one foot due to injury or paralysis.
Aortic aneurysm involves abnormal bulging in the wall of the aorta that can rupture or require surgical repair.
A heart valve condition where blood leaks backward through the aorta.
Narrowing or blockage of arteries, especially in the legs, causing pain or poor circulation.
Narrowing or blockage of arteries supplying the heart.
Narrowing of the heart’s blood vessels, causing chest pain or fatigue.
High blood pressure that can cause serious heart and kidney problems.
Heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure.
High blood pressure affecting heart and arteries.
Inflammation of the heart muscle often caused by infection or autoimmune reaction.
Reduced blood flow in the arms or legs due to narrowed arteries, causing pain or tissue damage.
A circulation disorder causing reduced blood flow, especially in the legs.
Irregular heart rhythms originating in the upper chambers of the heart.
Damage to one or more of the heart valves, leading to poor circulation, fatigue, and chest pain.
Swollen, twisted veins visible under the skin, usually in the legs, causing aching, swelling, and fatigue.
Chronic inflammation of the intestines, often causing diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Catch-all rating for digestive disorders not listed individually, rated based on similar condition.
A sore in the upper small intestine causing stomach pain, nausea, or bleeding.
Abnormal tunnel between the rectum and skin, causing pain and discharge.
Painful sores in your stomach lining that cause nausea, pain, and sometimes bleeding.
Sores in the stomach lining causing pain, nausea, and digestion problems.
GERD causes acid from the stomach to leak into the esophagus, leading to heartburn and discomfort.
Swollen veins in the rectum or anus that may bleed or cause discomfort.
A viral infection affecting the liver that can lead to fatigue, nausea, and liver damage.
Part of the stomach pushes up into the chest, causing reflux, chest pain, or trouble swallowing.
A bulge or pain in the groin area due to weak abdominal muscles.
A chronic condition causing abdominal discomfort, bloating, and frequent diarrhea and/or constipation.
Chronic inflammation of the pancreas causing digestive problems and pain.
Ongoing inflammation of the pancreas, leading to pain and digestive issues.
Inflammation of the rectum, causing bleeding and discomfort.
An abnormal tunnel between the rectum and skin near the anus, often from infection or abscess.
Loss of control over bowel movements, possibly causing leakage or incontinence.
Narrowing of the rectal canal, often from surgery, radiation, or chronic inflammation.
Chronic bowel condition causing diarrhea, blood in stool, and stomach cramps.
A bulge through the abdominal wall, often after surgery or strain.
Chronic condition affecting glucose metabolism requiring long-term management.
Overactive thyroid causing fast heartbeat, anxiety, and weight loss.
Overactive thyroid producing excess hormones, causing weight loss, fast heartbeat, and anxiety.
Inflammation of the thyroid gland causing hormone imbalances like fatigue, weight gain, or mood changes.
Long-term kidney damage affecting function and filtration.
Swelling of the kidney due to urine backup from obstruction.
Used for kidney conditions not listed elsewhere, like damage from toxins, trauma, or rare diseases.
Loss of one kidney with continued normal function in the remaining kidney.
Chronic kidney inflammation often leading to high blood pressure.
Formation of stones in the kidney causing pain and urinary problems.
Physical penis deformity that causes erectile dysfunction.
Partial or full removal of the penis, often due to trauma or cancer.
Injuries to the prostate resulting in urinary dysfunction.
Problems with your prostate that cause frequent urination or discomfort.
Complications following surgical removal of the prostate gland.
Shrinking or damage to one or both testicles, often affecting fertility or hormone levels.
Loss or removal of one or both testicles.
Narrowing of the urethra, often resulting in painful urination.
Swollen veins in the scrotum that may cause pain or infertility.
A serious bone infection that can damage tissue and lead to disability.
A bone infection that may persist or cause long-term damage, even after treatment.
A form of tuberculosis that infects and damages bones or joints.
GAD is a mental health condition marked by persistent, excessive worry about daily activities.
Panic disorder is marked by sudden episodes of intense fear, often leading to avoidance of public places.
PTSD is a mental health issue caused by a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks, anxiety, or nightmares.
Amputation of arm just below the shoulder, impacting most upper limb function.
Amputation of the arm at the shoulder joint.
A chronic inflammatory disease causing spine fusion and pain.
A condition where the index finger can’t move and stays locked in one position.
The middle finger doesn’t move and is frozen in place, limiting hand use.
The ring or pinky finger doesn’t move, but usually doesn’t interfere much with overall hand use.
A condition where the wrist is stuck in a harmful position and cannot move.
The thumb is stuck in place and can’t move, which limits grip and fine motor tasks.
A chronic condition causing widespread joint and muscle pain, often overlapping with fibromyalgia.
Injuries to the foot that cause pain, instability, or difficulty standing or walking.
A break at the top of the thigh bone near the hip joint, often requiring surgery or joint replacement.
A severe break in the upper leg bone causing long-term mobility issues.
Break at the top of the fibula, near the knee, which may cause localized pain or instability.
A break in one or more pelvic bones, potentially impacting core stability and lower body function.
Fractures in the small bones of the foot, which may affect walking or weight-bearing.
A fracture of the heel or ankle bone that may cause long-term mobility issues.
Break in the lower leg bones, possibly affecting ankle or knee function.
Gout causes painful joint inflammation due to uric acid buildup.
A form of arthritis causing bone spurs and joint pain.
A condition where discs between the spine bones bulge or rupture, causing back pain, nerve issues, and limited mobility.
A fracture that healed incorrectly, leading to pain, deformity, or impaired function.
A fracture of the thigh or shin bone that healed incorrectly, impacting knee or ankle use.
Weakness or injury to triceps or similar muscles used to extend the elbow.
Injury or weakness in muscles that flex the hip and knee.
Inflammation of muscles, causing pain, swelling, and weakness.
A fracture that never healed, leaving the bone unstable or painful.
A chronic disorder that disrupts normal bone remodeling, leading to deformity and pain.
Bone softening and resorption due to hormone imbalance, often with kidney issues.
Wear-and-tear arthritis affecting multiple joints, causing stiffness and pain.
Bone underneath cartilage dies due to reduced blood flow, leading to loose bone fragments in a joint.
A condition where bones become soft due to vitamin D or phosphate deficiency.
A disease causing bones to become weak and prone to breaking.
Inflammation of the membrane surrounding bone, often causing sharp or aching pain.
An autoimmune disorder that attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling.
Inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon, causing pain and stiffness.
Inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot.
Paralysis or nerve/muscle weakness in the foot affecting walking.
Complete amputation of all toes on one foot, typically from frostbite, injury, or diabetes.
Partial foot amputation involving the metatarsal or toe regions, typically requiring supportive footwear.
Complete removal of the leg at the hip joint, usually from trauma or infection.
This is a near-complete loss of the thigh, resulting in no viable surface for prosthetic limb attachment.
This is an amputation of the lower third of the femur (thigh bone), often allowing better prosthetic use.
This is an amputation from the middle to lower thigh, often resulting in long-term use of a prosthetic leg.
This is an amputation at the top portion of the thigh (femur), either with or without the ability to use a prosthetic.
A condition where your ankle joint was replaced with a prosthetic due to injury or arthritis.
Reduced ability to flex or extend the ankle, usually due to injury or arthritis.
Severe stiffness or immobility of the neck due to spinal fusion or disease.
Complete or partial joint fusion in the elbow leading to immobility.
A condition where the elbow joint is fused and cannot move, often due to injury or arthritis.
Ankylosis means the index finger is stuck and can't bend or straighten properly.
A stiff or frozen middle finger that can’t move or bend like normal.
Permanent stiffness or joint fusion of the ring or little finger.
Shoulder ankylosis means your joint is stiff or frozen, severely limiting arm motion.
Ankylosis means the thumb joint is stiff or fixed, limiting grip and hand use.
A fused wrist joint with no ability to bend, often due to trauma or arthritis.
Fusion or stiffness of the thumb and another finger limits ability to pinch, grip, or write.
Stiffness in multiple fingers that makes gripping or hand use difficult.
Loss of arm below the shoulder joint, above or at the mid-arm.
Difficulty or inability to raise the arm due to injury or joint damage.
Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion bones and joints, causing pain or limited motion.
A breakdown of joints causing pain, stiffness, and reduced motion.
Wear and tear in the spine causing stiffness, pain, or nerve issues.
Elbow dysfunction due to bone fragments remaining after fracture.
Problems from a broken thigh bone that hasn’t healed right.
Fallen arches causing foot pain, imbalance, and difficulty walking.
Difficulty bending the elbow due to injury or arthritis.
Complete inability to use the hand for grasping or manipulation.
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis due to injury, arthritis, or degeneration.
Stiffness or immobility of the hip joint due to abnormal fusion of the bones.
Arm bone injuries such as dislocation or malunion, affecting function and causing pain.
Damage to the collarbone or shoulder blade that affects shoulder function and stability.
A severely unstable shoulder joint from a badly healed fracture, leading to reduced control.
A flail shoulder means your upper arm has no stability or motion due to severe joint damage.
A condition where the upper arm bone didn’t heal correctly, causing instability or deformity.
This condition affects your ability to use the upper arm for lifting or reaching.
Shoulder dislocation or fusion causes pain and limits arm movement.
Spinal disc problems that can cause back pain and nerve issues.
Back condition involving disc damage causing pain or nerve compression.
A knee joint replaced with a prosthesis due to service-related damage or arthritis.
A knee joint replaced with a prosthesis due to service-related damage or arthritis.
A knee joint replaced with a prosthesis due to service-related damage or arthritis.
A knee joint replaced with a prosthesis due to service-related damage or arthritis.
A knee joint replaced with a prosthesis due to service-related damage or arthritis.
Total knee joint replacement due to injury or arthritis.
Condition requiring full knee joint replacement due to injury or arthritis.
Knee is stiff or frozen in one position due to injury, arthritis, or surgery.
A knee condition involving cartilage damage with pain and locking.
A knee condition that causes instability or locking while walking or moving.
Inability to fully bend the elbow due to joint or muscular damage.
A condition where the bones in the forearm lose the ability to rotate, affecting daily arm use.
Inability to use both feet due to paralysis, amputation, or equivalent condition.
Complete inability to use both hands due to injury or neurological damage.
Inability to use hand for normal function due to injury or disease.
A total inability to use the wrist joint, usually treated as equivalent to amputation for rating purposes.
Complete loss of wrist function in the non-dominant hand.
Damage to muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint.
Injury to muscles stabilizing the shoulder blade and assisting with arm movement.
Damage to muscles in the forearm that affect wrist and finger movement.
Muscles of the foot and toes involved in movement, support, and balance.
Injury to calf or back-of-leg muscles causing weakness or pain during walking or flexing the knee.
Involves muscles at the front of the lower leg, helping with dorsiflexion (lifting foot).
Injury to the hip flexor and thigh muscles affecting mobility.
Injury or dysfunction of the pelvic girdle muscles affecting movement.
Injury to spinal support muscles causing pain and mobility issues.
Damage to the chest muscles involved in breathing.
Damage to neck muscles resulting in stiffness and pain.
Injury or degeneration affecting gluteal muscles and hip stabilizers.
Protrusion of muscle through a tear in the surrounding fascia.
A bulge of muscle through a tear or weakness in surrounding tissue, usually from trauma or strain.
Softening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency.
Weakening of bones following trauma or injury.
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis due to injury, arthritis, or degeneration.
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis due to injury, arthritis, or degeneration.
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis due to injury, arthritis, or degeneration.
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis due to injury, arthritis, or degeneration.
Joint pain and stiffness from a past injury, like a fracture or dislocation.
Residual symptoms after removal of meniscus (cartilage) in the knee.
An autoimmune condition that causes joint inflammation and long-term damage.
Damage or instability in the sacroiliac joint causing lower back and hip pain.
Surgical joining of two or more vertebrae, limiting spinal motion.
Narrowing of spinal canal that causes pain, numbness, or weakness in the back or legs.
Difficulty straightening the leg due to tightness, injury, or arthritis in the thigh.
Broken spine bones due to trauma or degeneration, possibly causing nerve pain or instability.
Broken or dislocated spinal bones that may limit movement or cause pain.
A flail hip joint means the hip is unstable and can’t support the body properly.
Adduction and rotation limits in the thigh/hip reduce leg coordination and balance.
Hip flexion limitation makes it difficult to walk, sit, squat, or bend at the waist.
After meniscus surgery, lingering knee pain or instability may qualify for compensation.
Knee extension limits your ability to fully straighten your leg.
Loss of knee flexion makes it difficult to squat, sit, or use stairs.
Ankylosis means abnormal stiffness or fusion of spinal joints, especially in the lumbar region.
Damage to ligaments between vertebrae causing spine pain, stiffness, or instability.
IVDS occurs when discs between spinal vertebrae degenerate or herniate, pressing on nerves.
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
Spinal arthritis involves degeneration of the joints in the spine, leading to stiffness and pain.
Spine fractures may cause lasting stiffness, pain, or nerve damage, even after healing.
Spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra slips forward over another, often causing back pain and nerve compression.
Paralysis or weakness in the lower leg affecting foot lift (foot drop).
Nerve damage affecting movement and sensation in the lower leg.
Severe recurring headaches that may include nausea, light sensitivity, and inability to function.
Paralysis or weakness of the musculocutaneous nerve, affecting arm and elbow movement.
Damage to the sciatic nerve that causes leg weakness, pain, or paralysis.
Paralysis of the femoral nerve, affecting leg extension and strength.
Neurological disorder causing sudden episodes of electrical brain activity.
Paralysis or weakness in the foot caused by damage to the deep peroneal nerve.
Nerve damage causing numbness, tingling, or pain in the outer thigh.
Foot drop or weakness caused by nerve damage behind the knee.
Damage to the femoral nerve that affects thigh movement and leg strength.
Irritation or inflammation of the femoral nerve, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the thigh.
Nerve damage near the groin, often causing numbness or pain in the lower abdomen or genitals.
Damage to the median nerve causing weakness, pain, or paralysis in the hand.
Sleep disorder causing uncontrollable sleep attacks.
Nerve damage in the lower leg affecting foot movement or sensation.
Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing sharp pain down one leg or both legs.
Involuntary muscle movements or vocal sounds that occur repeatedly.
Damage to the ulnar nerve affecting the hand, especially the ring and pinky fingers, causing weakness, numbness, or loss of coordination.
Damage to the upper nerves in the shoulder, affecting arm and neck movement.
Ongoing inflammation of the eye lining causing redness and discomfort.
Displacement of the nasal septum causing chronic breathing difficulty.
Optic nerve damage from increased eye pressure leading to vision loss.
A condition where pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve.
An eye condition causing vision loss due to pressure buildup.
Excessive tearing due to blocked tear ducts.
Partial or complete loss of the external ear (auricle).
Long-term infection or inflammation of the middle ear.
Inflammation of the retina causing vision problems or blindness.
Retinal damage due to exposure to toxic substances or medications.
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes causing persistent cough and mucus production.
Blockage in lung arteries typically caused by blood clots.
Chronic runny or stuffy nose from allergies or unknown causes.
Inflammation in all sinus cavities that recurs multiple times per year.
Breathing stops or gets shallow during sleep, causing fatigue and health problems.
Non-cancerous skin growths that may require treatment or removal.
A chronic skin condition causing rashes, redness, itching, or flaking, often worsened by allergens or stress.
Fungal skin infections affecting feet, nails, groin, or body.
Scarring from burns that affect appearance or mobility.
Scars that frequently break down, cause discomfort, or require care.
A rare skin form of tuberculosis causing ulcerative or scarring skin lesions.
Thick scars that are deep below skin or have irregular shape, often painful or limiting motion.
Scars that don’t fall into standard categories but still cause pain or limitation.
Scars that cause ongoing or intermittent pain.