Conditions/Mental Health

Bulimia Nervosa

Diagnostic Code 9521Mental Health

Binge eating and purging disorder

VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR)
100%

Self-induced weight loss to less than 80 percent of expected minimum weight, with incapacitating episodes of at least six weeks total duration per year, and requiring hospitalization more than twice a year for parenteral nutrition or tube feeding

60%

Self-induced weight loss to less than 85 percent of expected minimum weight with incapacitating episodes of six or more weeks total duration per year

30%

Self-induced weight loss to less than 85 percent of expected minimum weight with incapacitating episodes of more than two but less than six weeks total duration per year

10%

Binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or other measures to prevent weight gain, with diagnosis of an eating disorder and incapacitating episodes of up to two weeks total duration per year

0%

Binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or other measures to prevent weight gain, with diagnosis of an eating disorder but without incapacitating episodes

Evidence You'll Need

Medical Evidence

Current diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider, medical records documenting symptoms and treatment history

Service Connection

Evidence linking your condition to military service (service treatment records, incident reports, or nexus letter)

Personal Statement

Your detailed account of how bulimia nervosa affects your daily life and when symptoms began

Lay Evidence

Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms

C&P Exam Tips Preview

During your Compensation & Pension exam for bulimia nervosa, examiners will assess your symptoms against the rating criteria above.

Be specific: Describe your worst day, not your average day

Document everything: Bring copies of all medical records and evidence

Functional impact: Explain how symptoms affect work, sleep, and daily activities

Ready to Build Your Claim for Bulimia Nervosa?

Use ClaimDuty AI to generate a personalized statement, gather evidence, and prepare for your C&P exam.

Scout

VA Claims Assistant

Hey! I'm Scout, your VA claims assistant. I can help with questions about conditions, ratings, secondary connections, C&P exams, and more. What can I help you with?

Powered by ClaimDuty AI · Not legal or medical advice