Objective. To identify the relationship between disability degree and functional independence level of adults suffering cerebrovascular disease. Method. A transversal observation with sampling for intention was performed in 48 adults diagnosed with Cerebrovascular Disease. Instruments WHO DAS II were applied, for disability degree, and Barthel Index to evaluate functional independence. Results. Mean age of participating individuals was 64,4 ± 14,9 years; 57% male. Regarding medical diagnostic, 61% showed unspecific CVD, 31% ischemic CVD, and 8% hemorrhagic CVD. Punctuation made in total disability yielded a mean of 57±18 points. Regarding disability degree, it was found that 61,7% showed a severe degree. Total score of Barthel Index presented a mean of 76,3±28,2 points; in terms of functional independence level, 61% shows minimal dependence. Meaningful differences were observed between the disability degree, and functional independence level. Conclusions. The relationship found in disability degree, and functional independence level, may be considered by clinical experts, as a tracking strategy in rehabilitation processes.