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Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)
✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.130 (Mental disorders) · reviewed 2026-05-15 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 9424 of 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9424 across 5 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.
OVERVIEW
One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function incompatible with recognized neurological or medical conditions. Symptoms include weakness, paralysis, abnormal movements, swallowing difficulties, speech problems, seizure-like episodes, or sensory loss.
RATING CRITERIA (5 LEVELS)
0%
Diagnosed conversion disorder but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with occupational or social functioning.
10%
Occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient functional neurological symptoms.
30%
Occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency due to intermittent functional weakness, tremors, or sensory loss.
50%
Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to persistent functional neurological symptoms affecting mobility or communication.
70%
Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to severe functional neurological deficits such as paralysis, non-epileptic seizures, or inability to speak.
KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER
-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
C&P EXAM TIPS (6)
1.Be completely honest about your worst days, not your best.
2.Describe specific examples of social and occupational impairment.
3.If you have suicidal ideation, even passively, report it.
4.Document panic attacks: frequency, duration, functional impact.
5.Mention any hospitalizations or crisis interventions.
6.Keep a symptom journal with specific dates and incidents.
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 during a regulation-text comparison against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.
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