What are the VA rating percentages for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (DC 9404) is rated at 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404. Diagnosed but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with functioning or require continuous medication.

What rates 0% for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 (DC 9404), a 0% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Diagnosed but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with functioning or require continuous medication.

What rates 10% for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 (DC 9404), a 10% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Mild or transient obsessions/compulsions decreasing work efficiency only during significant stress, or controlled by medication.

What rates 100% for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 (DC 9404), a 100% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Total occupational and social impairment due to all-consuming rituals, persistent danger to self or others, inability to perform ADLs.

What happens during a C&P exam for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

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 30% for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 (DC 9404), a 30% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Occasional decrease in work efficiency due to obsessional thoughts, compulsive rituals, anxiety, sleep impairment, and mild memory loss.

Q: What rates 50% for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 (DC 9404), a 50% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Reduced reliability and productivity due to time-consuming rituals, disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty maintaining relationships.

Q: What rates 70% for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404?

Under 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 (DC 9404), a 70% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Deficiencies in most areas due to obsessional rituals interfering with routine activities, suicidal ideation, near-continuous anxiety, inability to maintain relationships.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder VA claim?

Key evidence for a Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 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 940438 C.F.R. § 4.130

Diagnostic Code

DC 9404

38 C.F.R. § 4.130

Rating Range

0–100%

6 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.130

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 9404 of 38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9404 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

Characterized by recurrent, unwanted obsessions (intrusive thoughts, images, or urges) and/or compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that are time-consuming and cause significant distress.

Rating Criteria

Diagnosed but symptoms not severe enough to interfere with functioning or require continuous medication.

10%

Mild or transient obsessions/compulsions decreasing work efficiency only during significant stress, or controlled by medication.

30%

Occasional decrease in work efficiency due to obsessional thoughts, compulsive rituals, anxiety, sleep impairment, and mild memory loss.

50%

Reduced reliability and productivity due to time-consuming rituals, disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty maintaining relationships.

70%

Deficiencies in most areas due to obsessional rituals interfering with routine activities, suicidal ideation, near-continuous anxiety, inability to maintain relationships.

100%

Total occupational and social impairment due to all-consuming rituals, persistent danger to self or others, inability to perform ADLs.

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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