diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/traits_vr/negative.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/traits_vr/negative.dm
index e9229b89e69..18fba552c37 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/traits_vr/negative.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/traits_vr/negative.dm
@@ -145,5 +145,5 @@
 	name = "Neural Hypersensitivity"
 	desc = "Your nerves are particularly sensitive to physical changes, leading to experiencing twice the intensity of pain and pleasure alike. Doubles traumatic shock."
 	cost = -1
-	var_changes = list("traumatic_mod" = 2)
+	var_changes = list("trauma_mod" = 2)