Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Tic, convulsive refers to involuntary, repetitive muscle movements or sounds that you can't control - like facial twitches, shoulder jerks, or vocal outbursts. The VA rates this condition from 0% to 30% based on how severe your tics are and how much they impact your daily life. A 0% rating means mild tics that don't really interfere with your activities, 10% is for moderate tics that cause some problems, and 30% is for severe tics that significantly affect your ability to work or function normally.
Rating levels
- 30% — You have severe convulsive tics that significantly interfere with your daily activities and social functioning. These tics are frequent, noticeable involuntary movements or sounds that cause substantial problems at work, in social situations, or with routine tasks, but don't completely prevent you from functioning.
- 10% — You have a convulsive tic (sudden, repetitive muscle movements or sounds you can't control) that happens regularly and is noticeable to others, but doesn't significantly interfere with your daily activities or work. The tic occurs frequently enough to be considered more than mild, but you can still function normally most of the time despite the involuntary movements or sounds.
- 0% — A mild convulsive tic means you have minor, involuntary muscle movements or spasms that happen occasionally but don't significantly interfere with your daily activities or work. These tics might be small twitches, jerky movements, or repetitive motions that are noticeable but manageable and don't cause major disruption to your life.