Unspecified somatic symptom disorder

Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder is rated under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders, which applies to mental health conditions across VA's rating schedule. Six rating levels are possible: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100%.

At 0%, a formal diagnosis exists but symptoms do not interfere with occupational or social functioning and do not require continuous medication. At 10%, symptoms are mild or transient, reducing work efficiency only during periods of significant stress, or are controlled by continuous medication. At 30%, you experience occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent inability to perform occupational tasks, 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 — work, family, judgment, or mood — with symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression, or inability to maintain effective relationships. At 100%, there is total occupational and social impairment, with symptoms such as persistent delusions, gross disorientation, or persistent danger of hurting yourself or others.