Condition library
Look up how VA rates common conditions
Pick a body system or search by condition or diagnostic code. You can also browse every condition A to Z.
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VA organizes the disability schedule into body systems. Each card below shows how many conditions are currently covered.
Mental Health
28 cond.Mental health conditions including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and related diagnoses.
Neurological
49 cond.Headaches, migraines, neuropathy, seizures, and other neurological conditions.
Musculoskeletal
17 cond.General musculoskeletal disorders not covered by specific joint sections.
Spine and Back
12 cond.Lumbar and thoracolumbar spine conditions, including radiculopathy.
Neck
3 cond.Cervical spine conditions and related limitations.
Shoulders and Arms
8 cond.Shoulder, upper arm, and clavicle conditions.
Elbows and Forearms
3 cond.Elbow and forearm conditions.
Wrists and Hands
9 cond.Wrist, hand, and finger conditions.
Hips
2 cond.Hip joint and related conditions.
Knees and Legs
15 cond.Knee conditions, including instability and limited motion.
Ankles and Feet
15 cond.Ankle, foot, and toe conditions.
Respiratory
29 cond.Asthma, COPD, sinusitis, rhinitis, and respiratory conditions.
Sleep Conditions
3 cond.Sleep apnea and related sleep disorders.
Cardiovascular
32 cond.Hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and other heart conditions.
Digestive
38 cond.GERD, IBS, ulcers, and digestive system conditions.
Genitourinary
20 cond.Kidney and urinary conditions.
Reproductive
21 cond.Reproductive system conditions.
Skin
27 cond.Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin conditions.
Scars
3 cond.Scar ratings, including disfiguring and painful scars.
Eyes
24 cond.Vision loss, eye disorders, and visual impairment.
Hearing and Tinnitus
11 cond.Hearing loss and tinnitus.
Dental and Oral
10 cond.Dental conditions tied to service connection.
Endocrine
15 cond.Diabetes mellitus, thyroid, and endocrine conditions.
Infectious Diseases
12 cond.Infectious disease residuals.
Cancer and Residuals
48 cond.Active cancer and residuals after treatment.
Toxic Exposure
1 cond.PACT Act presumptive education for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other exposures.
Gulf War / MUCMI
2 cond.Gulf War illness and medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness education.
Traumatic Brain Injury
2 cond.TBI residuals and rating considerations.
Amputations
1 cond.Amputation level ratings and complications.
Burns
1 cond.Burn injury ratings.
Miscellaneous Diagnostic Codes
18 cond.Codes that do not fit elsewhere.
Browse by claim path
One service connected condition often supports a claim for another. These guides group the conditions most commonly claimed as secondary to a parent condition.
Secondary to Diabetes
Diabetes rarely travels alone. These are the conditions most often service connected as secondary to diabetes mellitus.
Secondary to PTSD
Service connected PTSD can cause or aggravate a long list of physical conditions. These are the most commonly claimed.
Secondary to a Back or Spine Condition
A service connected spine condition often radiates outward. These are the conditions most often claimed as secondary to it.
Secondary to a Knee Condition
A knee condition can change how you move, and that often shows up elsewhere. These are the conditions most often claimed as secondary to a knee condition.
Secondary to Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
The same noise exposure, and the symptoms that follow, can support several secondary claims. These are the most common.
Secondary to Sleep Apnea
Untreated sleep apnea can strain the heart and mind. These are the conditions most often claimed as secondary to it.
Browse by toxic exposure
When a condition is presumptive, VA presumes the connection to your service. These guides cover the four biggest exposure programs and the conditions they cover.
PACT Act
Agent Orange and Herbicide Exposure
Gulf War Illness and Undiagnosed Illnesses
Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Former Prisoner of War Presumptions
Tropical Disease Presumptions