Neurological
38 CFR § 4.124a
Migraines, tinnitus, radiculopathy, TBI, and other neurological conditions.
More codes in this area: the guides below are highlights. Browse the full diagnostic code index filtered for Neurological, or search the entire Part 4 list. (Some codes—ears vs. nerves vs. eyes—use adjacent categories; use search if needed.)
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Migraine Headaches
DC 8100
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.
Tinnitus
DC 6260
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.
Radiculopathy
DC 8520
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
DC 8045
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.