What are the VA rating percentages for Agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia (DC 9413) is rated at 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413. Diagnosed agoraphobia but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with occupational or social functioning.

What rates 0% for Agoraphobia under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 (DC 9413), a 0% rating for Agoraphobia requires: Diagnosed agoraphobia but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with occupational or social functioning.

What happens during a C&P exam for Agoraphobia?

Be completely honest about your worst days, not your best. Describe specific examples of social and occupational impairment.

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Q: What rates 10% for Agoraphobia under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 (DC 9413), a 10% rating for Agoraphobia requires: Occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency only during periods of significant stress.

Q: What rates 30% for Agoraphobia under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 (DC 9413), a 30% rating for Agoraphobia requires: Occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency due to avoidance of public places, crowds, or open spaces.

Q: What rates 50% for Agoraphobia under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 (DC 9413), a 50% rating for Agoraphobia requires: Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to significant avoidance of situations outside the home, difficulty using public transportation.

Q: What rates 70% for Agoraphobia under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 (DC 9413), a 70% rating for Agoraphobia requires: Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to inability to leave home without accompaniment, near-continuous anxiety.

Q: What rates 100% for Agoraphobia under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 (DC 9413), a 100% rating for Agoraphobia requires: Total occupational and social impairment due to complete inability to leave the home, requiring constant supervision.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Agoraphobia VA claim?

Key evidence for a Agoraphobia claim includes: Mental health treatment records; Service records documenting stressors; Buddy statements describing behavioral changes; Employment records showing work impact; Hospitalization records. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 941338 C.F.R. § 4.130

Diagnostic Code

DC 9413

38 C.F.R. § 4.130

Rating Range

0–100%

6 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.130

Agoraphobia is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 9413 of 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9413 across 6 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 30% / 50% / 70%…). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Marked fear or anxiety about situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic-like episode. Commonly includes fear of open spaces, enclosed spaces, crowds, public transportation, or being outside the home alone.

Rating Criteria

Diagnosed agoraphobia but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with occupational or social functioning.

10%

Occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency only during periods of significant stress.

30%

Occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency due to avoidance of public places, crowds, or open spaces.

50%

Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to significant avoidance of situations outside the home, difficulty using public transportation.

70%

Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to inability to leave home without accompaniment, near-continuous anxiety.

100%

Total occupational and social impairment due to complete inability to leave the home, requiring constant supervision.

03Key Evidence

—Mental health treatment records

—Service records documenting stressors

—Buddy statements describing behavioral changes

—Employment records showing work impact

—Hospitalization records

—Prescription history for psychiatric medications

04C&P Exam Tips

1Be completely honest about your worst days, not your best.

2Describe specific examples of social and occupational impairment.

3If you have suicidal ideation, even passively, report it.

4Document panic attacks: frequency, duration, functional impact.

5Mention any hospitalizations or crisis interventions.

6Keep a symptom journal with specific dates and incidents.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.130 (Mental disorders). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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