Brain, vessels, thrombosis of DC 8008
VA rates it under diagnostic code 8008 in 38 CFR 4.124a. Body system: Head & nerves.
Also searched as: stroke, CVA.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 10 rating levels for this code: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Source: 38 CFR 4.124a on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
The schedule rates this as DC 8009 (Brain, vessels, hemorrhage from).
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 90% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 80% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 70% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 60% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 50% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 40% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 20% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8008. |
Presumptive rules that include it
If your service matches one of these, VA presumes the link to service and you do not need a medical opinion connecting it.
Former prisoners of war (any length)
Covered: Stroke and its complications.
Who qualifies: Any length of time held as a prisoner of war. The condition must reach at least 10% disabling at any time after service.
38 CFR 3.309(c)(1). Sources: 38 CFR 3.309; VA.gov: Benefits for former prisoners of war
Chronic diseases that show up within a year of discharge
Covered: Brain thrombosis.
Time limit: At least 10% disabling within 1 year of discharge.
Who qualifies: 90 days or more of continuous active service during a war period or after December 31, 1946, and the disease reached at least 10% disabling within 1 year of leaving service (3 years for tuberculosis and Hansen's disease, 7 years for multiple sclerosis).
38 CFR 3.307(a)(3) and 3.309(a). Sources: 38 CFR 3.307; 38 CFR 3.309; VA M21-1, Part V, Subpart iii, Chapter 2, Section B: Conditions of the auditory system
Related medications
Medications prescribed for it
A prescription shows the condition was diagnosed. It still needs its own link to service.
- Aspirin and dipyridamole. FDA labels: Aspirin and dipyridamole (DailyMed)
- Clopidogrel (Plavix). FDA labels: Clopidogrel (DailyMed)
- Ticagrelor (Brilinta). FDA labels: Ticagrelor (DailyMed)
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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