Individual Unemployability allows VA to pay certain Veterans at the 100-percent disability rate even though their service-connected disabilities are not rated as 100-percent disabling.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. It is intended to be used in all clinical settings by clinicians of different theoretical orientations.
A DSM-IVR diagnosis serves several purposes. First, it may establish the presence of a specific mental health problem which has an accepted treatment standard, such as the use of medication in treating depression. Second, a formal diagnosis may be required for insurance or Medicaid reimbursement.