VASRD 9434 · Mental Disorders
Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia VA Disability Rating
Panic disorder is marked by sudden episodes of intense fear, often leading to avoidance of public places.
VA Rating Tiers
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | You’re effectively homebound due to panic and fear. |
| 70% | Severe panic disorder that makes daily life very difficult. |
| 50% | Panic attacks that happen often and affect your job and mood. |
| 30% | Anxiety and panic that disrupt life every now and then. |
| 10% | You manage occasional panic or fear with treatment. |
How the VA Evaluates Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
Must meet DSM-5 criteria for panic disorder and agoraphobia with documented impact on life activities.
Approval outlook
Moderate – supported with documented panic frequency and functional limits.
Veterans service-connected
~216,000 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~50%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •C&P exam noting panic frequency and agoraphobic behaviors
- •VA or private psychiatrist diagnosis
- •Behavioral therapy records
- •Personal statement with examples of life limitations
Strategy Tips
- •Track panic episodes and avoidance
- •Include treatment records from both VA and private care
- •Get letters from family about impact on daily life
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Not describing frequency or impact of attacks
- •No documentation of agoraphobia or public avoidance
- •Inconsistent behavior during evaluation
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Not mentioning avoidance behaviors
- •Underreporting the frequency of panic attacks
- •Missing mental health documentation
Onset Patterns
- •Often triggered by military trauma or environmental stress
- •Symptoms increase with life changes and lack of treatment
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common Among These Military Jobs
Military occupational specialties (MOS) where Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia is frequently claimed.
Common questions about Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
- Is Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia under VASRD diagnostic code 9434 (Mental Disorders). Panic disorder is marked by sudden episodes of intense fear, often leading to avoidance of public places.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia?
- Possible VA ratings for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia are 100%, 70%, 50%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100%: You’re effectively homebound due to panic and fear.; 70%: Severe panic disorder that makes daily life very difficult.; 50%: Panic attacks that happen often and affect your job and mood..
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia at around 50%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 216,000 veterans are service-connected for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate – supported with documented panic frequency and…
- What evidence helps prove Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia claim includes: C&P exam noting panic frequency and agoraphobic behaviors; VA or private psychiatrist diagnosis; Behavioral therapy records; Personal statement with examples of life limitations.
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia: Not mentioning avoidance behaviors; Underreporting the frequency of panic attacks; Missing mental health documentation.
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia include: Substance Abuse, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.130 — Schedule of ratings — mental disorders (Diagnostic Code 9434)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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