VASRD 8103 · Neurological Conditions
Tics, Convulsive VA Disability Rating
Involuntary muscle movements or vocal sounds that occur repeatedly.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Tics, Convulsive
The rating distinguishes between mild or infrequent tics at the noncompensable tier, occasional and moderate tics at the lower compensable tier, and frequent, severe tics that interfere with daily activities at the higher tier, confirmed through a neurology exam and a documented frequency log.
Approval outlook
Moderate (~40%) with documentation.
Veterans service-connected
~2,400 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~10%
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
- •A neurologist's diagnosis confirming the condition.
- •Daily symptom logs tracking frequency and severity.
- •A psychiatric evaluation, if the tics are affecting mood or social functioning.
Strategy Tips
- •Track tics over a 30-day period, since a documented frequency log is specifically what distinguishes the rating tiers from each other.
- •Include psychiatric support in your evidence if applicable, since tics often carry an emotional or social component worth documenting alongside the neurological findings.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •No frequency log to establish the pattern this rating depends on.
- •Lack of a clear connection made to military service.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Claiming the condition without clear evidence of functional impact on work or social life.
- •Missing a neurology consult to confirm the diagnosis.
Onset Patterns
- •Convulsive tics usually begin in childhood or emerge under periods of high stress, and can persist or worsen into adulthood.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Tics, Convulsive. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common questions about Tics, Convulsive
- Is Tics, Convulsive a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Tics, Convulsive under VASRD diagnostic code 8103 (Neurological Conditions). Involuntary muscle movements or vocal sounds that occur repeatedly.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Tics, Convulsive?
- Possible VA ratings for Tics, Convulsive are 30%, 10%, 0%. Examples: 30%: Tics disrupt work or social life; 10%: Noticeable but manageable; 0%: Rare tics.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Tics, Convulsive?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Tics, Convulsive at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 2,400 veterans are service-connected for Tics, Convulsive. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate (~40%) with documentation.
- What evidence helps prove Tics, Convulsive for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Tics, Convulsive claim includes: A neurologist's diagnosis confirming the condition.; Daily symptom logs tracking frequency and severity.; A psychiatric evaluation, if the tics are affecting mood or social functioning..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Tics, Convulsive?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Tics, Convulsive: Claiming the condition without clear evidence of functional impact on work or social life.; Missing a neurology consult to confirm the diagnosis..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Tics, Convulsive?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Tics, Convulsive include: Anxiety, Depression. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.124a — Schedule of ratings — neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8103)
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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