Somatic symptom disorder

Somatic symptom disorder is rated under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders, which applies to mental health conditions across the rating schedule. Six ratings are possible: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100%.

At 0%, a diagnosis exists but symptoms do not interfere with work or social life and do not require continuous medication. At 10%, symptoms are mild or transient and reduce your work efficiency only during periods of significant stress, or your symptoms are controlled by continuous medication. At 30%, you have occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform work tasks, though you generally function satisfactorily, with symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks weekly or less often, chronic sleep impairment, or mild memory loss. At 50%, there is reduced reliability and productivity, with symptoms such as panic attacks more than once a week, impaired judgment, memory problems, or difficulty maintaining work and social relationships. At 70%, there are deficiencies in most areas of life, with symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression, or inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. At 100%, there is total occupational and social impairment, with symptoms such as persistent delusions, gross impairment in thought or communication, or persistent danger of hurting yourself or others.