Diagnostic Code 8009 · 38 CFR §4.124a
Cerebral hemorrhage is bleeding within the brain caused by a ruptured blood vessel. This is a type of hemorrhagic stroke that can cause sudden headache, weakness, speech difficulty, vision loss, and loss of consciousness. Veterans may experience cerebral hemorrhage from head trauma during service, uncontrolled high blood pressure related to service-connected conditions, or bleeding from brain injuries sustained in combat or training. The effects depend on which part of the brain is damaged and how much bleeding occurs. Even after the acute event, many veterans are left with permanent neurological deficits.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | |
| 60% | |
| 30% | |
| 10% |
Brain CT or MRI from the acute hemorrhage event, Follow-up brain imaging showing residual changes, Neurological examination documenting current deficits, Neuropsychological testing if cognitive changes are present, Rehabilitation records documenting recovery progress, Service treatment records if the hemorrhage occurred during service or from service-connected causes