VA evaluates ten cognitive and subjective-symptom facets from 0 through 3 or total, then maps the highest facet to an overall percentage. Distinct diagnosed residuals may require separate codes.
Plain-language summaries explain the text; they do not decide whether any level applies.
Assign a 100-percent evaluation if “total” is the level of evaluation for one or more facetsPlain-language summary
At least one facet is evaluated as total under the full ten-facet table.
If no facet is evaluated as “total,” assign 70 percent when 3 is the highest level of evaluation for any facetPlain-language summary
No facet is total and the highest facet level is 3.
If no facet is evaluated as “total,” assign 40 percent when 2 is the highest level of evaluation for any facetPlain-language summary
No facet is total and the highest facet level is 2.
If no facet is evaluated as “total,” assign 10 percent when 1 is the highest level of evaluation for any facetPlain-language summary
No facet is total and the highest facet level is 1.
If no facet is evaluated as “total,” assign 0 percent when 0 is the highest level of evaluation for every facetPlain-language summary
No facet is total and every applicable facet is level 0.
38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8045 · Effective Oct 23, 2008 · Reviewed Jul 24, 2026