VA Diagnostic Code 8103Tic, convulsive
Rated from 0% to 30% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 30%
Severe
- 10%
Moderate
- 0%
Mild
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note: Depending upon frequency, severity, muscle groups involved.
Convulsive Tic (Diagnostic Code 8103)
Understanding how the VA rates a convulsive tic disorder under the disability rating schedule.
What This Condition Is
A convulsive tic is a neurological condition involving involuntary muscle movements. Under the VA rating schedule, it is classified within Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders and evaluated under Diagnostic Code 8103 (38 CFR § 4.124a).
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability rating based on the overall severity of the condition. For convulsive tic, the following rating levels are available:
| Rating | Severity |
|---|---|
| 30% | Severe |
| 10% | Moderate |
| 0% | Mild |
A 0% (noncompensable) rating means the condition is recognized as service-connected but is rated at the mild level.
What the VA Looks For
When rating a convulsive tic, the VA evaluates the condition based on:
- Frequency of the tics
- Severity of the tics
- Muscle groups involved
These factors together help determine whether the condition is rated as mild, moderate, or severe.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule (38 CFR § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8103) and is provided for general informational purposes. Individual ratings depend on the specific evidence in each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8103. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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