Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 9404: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.130
- Rating range
- 10% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 5
- Body system
- Mental disorders
The VA rates Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder under diagnostic code 9404 in 38 CFR § 4.130. 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 9404 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Mild symptoms controlled by medication What raters look formild; medication controlled |
| 30% | Occasional decrease in work efficiency What raters look foroccasional impairment; generally functioning |
| 50% | Reduced reliability and productivity What raters look forobsessional rituals; reduced productivity |
| 70% | Deficiencies in most areas What raters look forobsessional rituals interfering with routine; near-continuous anxiety |
| 100% | Total occupational and social impairment What raters look forpersistent danger; gross impairment |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 9404?
Diagnostic code 9404 is the VA rating schedule entry for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, found in 38 CFR § 4.130. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 9404?
DC 9404 provides ratings of 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 9404 require?
The 100% rating for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires: Total occupational and social impairment.
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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