C&P Exam for Other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders (DC 9210)
Which form the examiner uses
For other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders (DC 9210), the C&P examiner completes the following Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ):
- DBQ PSYCH Mental Disorders (public PDF on VA.gov)
DBQs are Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-0960 series documents. Public DBQs are hosted on benefits.va.gov. A handful are examiner-only and are not posted publicly.
What the examiner records
The fields below are reproduced from the DBQ form the examiner completes for this diagnostic code. This is the structural map of the form, showing what the examiner is asked to measure, observe, and record. It is a factual reproduction of the public DBQ, not advice on how to answer.
This DBQ evaluates mental disorders (other than PTSD and eating disorders) for VA disability rating, documenting diagnosis, clinical findings, symptoms, behavioral observations, and competency.
How DC 9210 maps to this DBQ: for this diagnostic code specifically, the examiner typically completes sections I-VII of this form. Section I is the condition-specific section for this code.
DIAGNOSIS (Section I)
- A1. Does the Veteran now have or has he or she ever been diagnosed with a mental disorder(s)? NOTE: If the Veteran has a diagnosis of an eating disorder, complete the Eating Disorders Questionnaire, in lieu of this questionnaire. NOTE: If the Veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD, the Initial PTSD Questio
CLINICAL FINDINGS (Section II)
- 2A. Relevant social/marital/family history (pre-military, military, and post-military) Mental Disorders (Other Than PTSD and Eating Disorders)
- 2B. Relevant occupational and educational history (pre-military, military, and post-military)
- 2C. Relevant mental health history, to include prescribed medications and family mental health (pre-military, military, and postmilitary)
- 2D. Relevant legal and behavioral history (pre-military, military, and post-military)
- 2E. Relevant substance abuse history (pre-military, military, and post-military)
- 2F. Other, if any:
SYMPTOMS (Section III)
- 3A. For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that apply to the Veteran's diagnoses Depressed Mood Anxiety Suspiciousness Panic attacks that occur weekly or less often Panic attacks more than once a week Mental Disorders (Other Than PTSD and Eating Disorders)
BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS (Section IV)
- 4A. Behavioral Observations Mental Disorders (Other Than PTSD and Eating Disorders)
OTHER SYMPTOMS (Section V)
- 5A. Does the Veteran have any other symptoms attributable to mental disorders that are not listed above? Yes No If "Yes," describe
COMPETENCY (Section VI)
- 6A. Is the Veteran capable of managing his or her financial affairs? Yes No If "No," specify each injury or disease resulting in incompetency and provide a rationale to support this finding: Mental Disorders (Other Than PTSD and Eating Disorders)
REMARKS (Section VII)
- 7A. Remarks (Including any testing results), if any:
Rating Levels for DC 9210
The following tiers are reproduced from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Toggle between the official VA criteria and a Plain English explanation.
Plain-English summaries are AI-generated to explain the official criteria. The official 38 CFR language is the binding legal standard. When in doubt, ask a VSO.
Evidence cited in published BVA decisions for DC 9210
The counts below are aggregated from published Board of Veterans Appeals decisions for this diagnostic code. Each row reports how often a given evidence type was discussed in the decision text, broken down by outcome. This is a factual aggregate of the public record, not a prediction or recommendation about any specific claim.
- VA examination: appeared in 42 granted decisions (10 denied, 18 remanded; 70 total)
- Private medical opinion: appeared in 22 granted decisions (2 denied, 6 remanded; 30 total)
- Nexus letter: appeared in 12 granted decisions (0 denied, 1 remanded; 13 total)
- Buddy / lay statements: appeared in 12 granted decisions (2 denied, 2 remanded; 16 total)
- Medical literature: appeared in 11 granted decisions (0 denied, 2 remanded; 13 total)
- Service treatment records: appeared in 4 granted decisions (2 denied, 3 remanded; 9 total)
Disclaimer: This page reproduces public Department of Veterans Affairs forms (DBQs) and verbatim text from 38 CFR Part 4 (the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities). It is informational only and is not legal or medical advice. For guidance on a specific claim, contact a VA-accredited representative.