Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 9326: Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder due to Another Medical Condition Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.130. General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders
- Rating range
- 0% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 6
- Body system
- Mental disorders
The VA rates Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder due to Another Medical Condition under diagnostic code 9326 in 38 CFR § 4.130. General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 9326 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | A mental condition has been formally diagnosed, but symptoms are not severe enough to interfere with occupational and social functioning or to require continuous medication What raters look forformally diagnosed; no functional interference |
| 10% | Mild or transient symptoms that decrease work efficiency only during periods of significant stress, or symptoms controlled by continuous medication What raters look formild/transient; medication controlled |
| 30% | Occasional decrease in work efficiency with intermittent inability to perform occupational tasks, generally functioning satisfactorily What raters look foroccasional decrease; generally functioning |
| 50% | Reduced reliability and productivity due to memory impairment, impaired judgment, and difficulty maintaining effective relationships What raters look forreduced reliability; memory impairment |
| 70% | Deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as disorientation, neglect of personal appearance, and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships What raters look fordeficiencies most areas; disorientation |
| 100% | Total occupational and social impairment, such as gross impairment in thought processes, disorientation to time or place, and memory loss for names of close relatives or own name What raters look fortotal impairment; disorientation; severe memory loss |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 9326?
Diagnostic code 9326 is the VA rating schedule entry for Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder due to Another Medical Condition, found in 38 CFR § 4.130. General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 9326?
DC 9326 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 9326 require?
The 100% rating for Neurocognitive Disorder requires: Total occupational and social impairment, such as gross impairment in thought processes, disorientation to time or place, and memory loss for names of close relatives or own name.