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VA Rating for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

DC 8045 Max schedular: 100% Category: Neurological Updated for 2026 rates
The Official Criteria

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rating Chart

Criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 8045). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.

RatingWhat qualifies2026 monthly pay*
100%“Total” level in any facet of cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.$3,938.58
70%Level 3 as the highest facet score (e.g., moderate memory impairment on testing, moderately severe decision-making impairment).$1,808.45
40%Level 2 as the highest facet (e.g., objective mild memory/attention impairment on testing).$795.84
10%Level 1 as the highest facet (complaints of mild memory loss, attention or executive-function difficulty without objective testing evidence).$180.42
0%Level 0 across all facets.

*Rate for that single rating with no dependents. Your combined rating and household may differ — run your exact numbers in our calculator.

How the VA Rates Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

TBI residuals are scored across 10 facets — memory/attention/executive function, judgment, social interaction, orientation, motor activity, visual-spatial orientation, subjective symptoms, neurobehavioral effects, communication, and consciousness. Your rating comes from the highest single facet level. Physical residuals (headaches, tinnitus, seizures) are rated separately on top.

Evidence That Wins This Claim

  • Neuropsychological testing is the difference between level 1 (10%) and level 2 (40%).
  • Headaches, tinnitus, and mental health residuals are rated separately — claim each.
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