DBQ Library
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A Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is the form VA uses to capture rating criteria from your treating provider. DBQs must be completed by a licensed clinician — not by us, not by the veteran. Our job is to help you identify the right DBQ before your next medical visit so the exam captures what VA actually needs to see.
Each form below links to the official VA.gov page where you can download the latest PDF. Print the form and take it to your appointment.
Mental Disorders (other than PTSD and Eating Disorders)
Common conditions: Depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, mood disorders
Initial PTSD
Common conditions: Initial PTSD evaluations under DSM-5
Eating Disorders
Common conditions: Anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder
Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) Conditions
Common conditions: Lumbar strain, DDD, IVDS, spondylosis, radiculopathy
Neck (Cervical Spine) Conditions
Common conditions: Cervical strain, herniated disc, cervical radiculopathy
Knee and Lower Leg Conditions
Common conditions: Knee strain, meniscus tear, instability, arthritis, ACL/MCL
Shoulder and Arm Conditions
Common conditions: Rotator cuff, AC joint, instability, impingement
Foot Conditions (including Flatfoot/Pes Planus)
Common conditions: Plantar fasciitis, pes planus, hallux valgus, Morton's neuroma
Ankle Conditions
Common conditions: Sprains, instability, arthritis, post-fracture
Elbow and Forearm Conditions
Common conditions: Epicondylitis, cubital tunnel, ulnar nerve, biceps tendinitis
Hand and Finger Conditions
Common conditions: Carpal tunnel of the wrist's distal effect, finger arthritis, trigger finger
Ear Conditions
Common conditions: Tinnitus, Meniere's, vestibular disorders, chronic otitis
Sleep Apnea
Common conditions: Obstructive, central, or mixed sleep apnea; CPAP use
Respiratory Conditions
Common conditions: Asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, restrictive lung disease
Headaches (including Migraine)
Common conditions: Migraine, tension headache, cluster headache, post-traumatic
Peripheral Nerves
Common conditions: Radiculopathy, carpal tunnel, ulnar/median/peroneal neuropathy
Scars and Disfigurement
Common conditions: Scarring, burns, disfigurement of head, face, or neck
Skin Diseases
Common conditions: Eczema, psoriasis, chloracne, contact dermatitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Common conditions: Type II diabetes (key for Agent Orange presumptives)
Intestinal Conditions (including IBS, IBD, Crohn's)
Common conditions: IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, diverticulitis
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