Diagnostic Code 9435
Mental Disorders
Max Rating: 100%
VA Disability Rating Criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
The Department of Veterans Affairs rates Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) under 38 CFR Book C (Diagnostic Code 9435). Compensation ratings are determined by the severity of functional impairment and objective medical evidence.
Title 38 CFR Statutory Rating Schedule
Source: eCFR Part 4| Rating | Required Diagnostic Symptoms & Severity |
|---|---|
| 100% | Total impairment. |
| 70% | Deficiencies in most areas. |
| 50% | Reduced reliability. |
| 30% | Occasional decrease in work efficiency. |
| 10% | Mild or transient symptoms. |
| 0% | Diagnosed but not impairing. |
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