VA Diagnostic Codes Search
All 725 VA diagnostic codes (38 CFR Part 4) translated into plain English (not legal jargon) and the formal VA language. Search by symptom or body system, find the right diagnostic code, and learn what evidence wins from 829,000+ BVA appeal decisions. Results include Rating Distribution, What the VA Measures at Your C&P Exam, Inside the Rater's Handbook (M21-1), What the Data Shows, and Commonly Associated Secondary Conditions.
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Type a condition name, VA diagnostic code, or describe your symptoms in your own words. Our AI matches your description to the most likely diagnostic codes, no medical jargon needed.
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Not sure what to search? Browse all 724 diagnostic codes organized by body system: musculoskeletal, mental health, respiratory, and more.
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Historical disposition rates for VSO-, attorney-, and pro-se-represented appeals (1995-2018).
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Interactive map of how VA conditions connect as secondaries, drawn from curated relationships and published BVA decisions.
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What conditions get rated after a service-connected cancer's 100% rating ends. Curated map plus per-cancer list of common and possible residuals.
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Browse All Tools & Guides →Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice. Diagnostic code criteria are sourced from 38 CFR Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). Always consult with your VSO representative or a qualified veterans benefits attorney for guidance on your specific claim.