38 CFR Part 4 — 38 CFR § 4.130
Anorexia nervosa
Mental health
Diagnostic code
9520
Why your DC matters: DC 9520 identifies the rating criteria VA applies to this condition. The controlling regulation and the evidence in an individual record determine the evaluation; no page can predict an outcome.
Official source
Until this catalog entry is independently reviewed, this page is identification only. Read the live schedule at 38 CFR Part 4 (eCFR) — locate diagnostic code 9520 in the subpart for your body system.
Next Steps
If your rating decision lists DC 9520, compare your current symptoms and documentation against the criteria for DC 9520 in 38 CFR Part 4. Consider:
- Requesting a copy of your rating decision and C&P exam report from the VA
- Gathering all relevant medical records (VA and private providers)
- Documenting functional limitations and how they impact work and daily activities
- Discussing whether medical-opinion evidence is needed with an accredited representative
- Reviewing any potentially related conditions with a qualified clinician and accredited representative
- Contacting a VA-accredited VSO, claims agent, or attorney to review your file
This is general educational information only — not legal or medical advice.
Other codes in this body system
Nearby catalog entries in Mental health, ordered by diagnostic code number. All Mental health codes
- DC 9412Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia
- DC 9413Unspecified anxiety disorder
- DC 9416Dissociative amnesia; dissociative identity disorder
- DC 9417Depersonalization/derealization disorder
- DC 9421Somatic symptom disorder
- DC 9422Other specified somatic symptom and related disorder
- DC 9423Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder
- DC 9424Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)
- DC 9425Illness anxiety disorder
- DC 9431Cyclothymic disorder
- DC 9432Bipolar disorder
- DC 9433Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- DC 9434Major depressive disorder
- DC 9435Unspecified depressive disorder
- DC 9440Chronic adjustment disorder
- DC 9521Bulimia nervosa
Also: DC code lookup (tools) lists the same index in a compact layout.
Source: 38 CFR Part 4, Diagnostic Code 9520 • va.gov
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