Obsessive compulsive disorder

Medical records documenting your formal diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder are the foundation of any rating. For higher ratings, records that show how severe and frequent your symptoms are matter most. At the 30% level, evidence of depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks occurring weekly or less often, or chronic sleep impairment would be relevant. At 50%, exam findings showing flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, impaired memory, impaired judgment, or difficulty maintaining work and social relationships support that level. At 70%, documentation of suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals that interfere with routine activities, near-continuous panic or depression, or inability to maintain effective relationships is relevant. At 100%, records reflecting gross impairment in thought or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, or an intermittent inability to perform basic daily living activities apply.

Statements from you, family members, or coworkers describing how symptoms affect your ability to work, handle stress, maintain hygiene, and sustain relationships can help show the real-world impact of your condition at any level.