YOUR CONDITION, EXPLAINED
Tics, Convulsive VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Tics, Convulsive under diagnostic code 8103, in 38 CFR § 4.124a (neurological conditions), and the schedule provides three evaluation levels for it: 30%, 10% and 0%.
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01Understand the rating02Know what to gather03Plan your preparationTHE ESSENTIALS
How the VA rates Tics, Convulsive
Involuntary muscle movements or vocal sounds that occur repeatedly.
DC 8103 grades convulsive tics as severe (30%), moderate (10%) or mild (0%), and its note says the grade depends upon frequency, severity, and the muscle groups involved. A neurology exam and a documented frequency log support the grade.
- Diagnostic code
- 8103
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Schedule levels
- 30%, 10% and 0%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
Which level applies is set by the criteria the evidence meets, not by the diagnosis. Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations applies, 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher one if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Tics, Convulsive VA rating criteria (DC 8103)
Choose a percentage to see what that level means. Open the full comparison to read all the criteria in one place.
These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
IN THE REGULATION’S OWN WORDS
What 38 CFR also says about Tics, Convulsive
The notes 38 CFR Part 4 prints with these criteria, quoted. They govern how the evaluation is made without being a rating level themselves.
- “Note: Depending upon frequency, severity, muscle groups involved.”DC 8103
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Tics, Convulsive claim
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Tics, Convulsive?
VA publishes its questionnaires by body system; find the one for this condition on VA's list.
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Tics, Convulsive claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim2 tips
- 01
Keep a log of how often the tics happen, how severe they are, and which muscle groups are involved, since the schedule's note grades on all three.
- 02
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 to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
No record of the frequency, severity and muscle groups involved, which are what the grade depends on.
- 02
Lack of a clear connection made to military service.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Claiming the condition without evidence of the tics' frequency, severity and the muscle groups involved.
- 02
Missing a neurology consult to confirm the diagnosis.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
Convulsive tics usually begin in childhood or emerge under periods of high stress, and can persist or worsen into adulthood.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Tics, Convulsive by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- Moderate 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.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
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%: Convulsive tics: severe (the schedule's note: depending upon frequency, severity, muscle groups involved); 10%: Convulsive tics: moderate (the schedule's note: depending upon frequency, severity, muscle groups involved); 0%: Convulsive tics: mild (the schedule's note: depending upon frequency, severity, muscle groups involved).
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 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 evidence of the tics' frequency, severity and the muscle groups involved; Missing a neurology consult to confirm the diagnosis.
What conditions can be secondary to Tics, Convulsive?
Conditions that can be service-connected as secondary to Tics, Convulsive, when a medical opinion links them, include: Depression. A secondary condition gets its own rating, which VA combines with the veteran's other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.124a, Schedule of ratings, neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8103)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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