How does VA diagnostic code mapping work?

The VA rates disabilities using 38 CFR Part 4 diagnostic codes. Sovereign VA Claims maps your diagnosed conditions to the exact codes used by VA raters, generates the DBQ language your doctor needs to sign, and flags any PACT Act presumptive conditions you may have missed.

Does this software upload my medical records anywhere?

No. Sovereign VA Claims runs entirely on your device. No PHI (Protected Health Information) is ever uploaded to any server or cloud service. All processing is local.

What VA diagnostic codes does this cover?

The tool covers all major diagnostic codes including DC 6847 (Sleep Apnea/CPAP), DC 9411 (PTSD with stressor documentation), DC 8045 (TBI residuals under 2008 formula), DC 5237 (Lumbosacral Strain with range of motion), and PACT Act presumptive conditions for post-9/11 veterans with toxic exposure history.

How is this different from using a VSO or claims agent?

VSOs are free but often understaffed. Accredited claims agents typically charge $4,000–$6,000. Sovereign VA Claims is $499 one-time and gives you the diagnostic code translations and DBQ language you hand directly to your doctor before your C&P exam — so you arrive prepared rather than hoping the examiner gets it right.

What is the PACT Act and how does it affect my VA claim?

The PACT Act (2022) expanded presumptive service connection for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. If you served in a qualifying theater post-9/11, many conditions are now automatically presumed service-connected — but only if your claim uses the correct PACT Act language. Sovereign VA Claims checks your service history against the presumptive list automatically.

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Select Presumptive / Service-Connected Conditions:

PTSD / Mental Health (Combat Exposure)

Diagnostic Code 9411

Chronic Migraines (Burn Pit / Gulf War)

Diagnostic Code 8100 · PACT Act Presumptive

Lumbosacral Strain / Back Limitation

Diagnostic Code 5237

Tinnitus (Bilateral Noise Exposure)

Diagnostic Code 6260

Combined VA Rating

70%

Estimated Monthly Benefit

$1,716.28/mo

*2026 VA Veteran Alone Baseline (Tax-Free). Higher with dependents.

End-to-End Workflow

5-Stage Autonomous Claims Pipeline

From raw service records to fully compiled VA Form 21-526EZ submittals.

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1. DD214 Intake

Local LLM extracts deployment zones & MOS hazard exposures.

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2. Record Assembly

Compiles STRs, private records, and generates SF-180 requests.

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3. PACT Act Match

Cross-references burn pit and toxic exposure presumptive tables.

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4. DBQ & Form Prep

Prepopulates VA Form 21-526EZ and Disability Questionnaires.

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5. Hermes Filing

Automated Express API submission with operator audit trail.

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VA Diagnostic Code Reference

The VA uses specific 4-digit diagnostic codes to rate every condition. Filing under the wrong code drops your rating to 0% — even with clear service connection. Use these guides to find the exact CFR language your DBQ needs.

Code 9411

PTSD

Ratings: 0 / 10 / 30 / 50 / 70 / 100%

Code 6847

Sleep Apnea

50% with CPAP (most burn pit cases)

Code 6100

Hearing Loss

Audiogram tables + tinnitus stacking (DC 6260)

Code 8520

Radiculopathy / Sciatica

10–80% — mild to complete paralysis

Code 6260

Tinnitus

10% — only one rating; appeal if you got 0%

Code 7101

Hypertension

10–60% — PACT Act presumptive

Code 8100

Migraines

0 / 10 / 30 / 50% — prostrating attacks required

Code 7319

IBS

10 / 30% — gut/GI burn pit link

Code 5260 / 5261

Knee Flexion & Extension

10–50% — ROM thresholds, painful motion rule

Code 5055

Knee Replacement

30–60% min after surgery

Code 5241

Cervical Spine (Neck)

10–100% — forward flexion + radiculopathy secondary

Code 5242

Degenerative Disc Disease

10–40% based on ROM measurements

Code 5271

Ankle Limitation

10–20% — ROM angle critical

Code 5201

Arm Limitation

20–40% — shoulder/arm abduction limits

Code 8045

TBI / Traumatic Brain Injury

Mild / moderate / severe + cognitive residuals

Code 5237

Lumbosacral Strain (Low Back)

10–100% — §4.59 painful motion, radiculopathy secondary

Code 9411

PTSD Rating Guide

30% vs 50% vs 70% criteria

Code 5201

Arm/Shoulder

Impairment rating criteria

Code 6260

Tinnitus Nexus

Sensorineural hearing loss

Code 8100

Migraines

Prostrating attack frequency

Code 5055

Knee Replacement

Bilateral factor & stability

CPAP = 50%; PTSD secondary nexus

Code 5242

Lumbar DDD

Disc disease rating criteria

Presumptive rating criteria

Code 8045

TBI / Traumatic Brain Injury

Mild / moderate / severe — cognitive rating

Code 6847

Sleep Apnea Nexus

PTSD/TBI secondary nexus evidence

Code 9411

PTSD Supplemental Claim

New nexus evidence for reopened claims

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