VA Diagnostic Code 8104Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)
A single 60% rating under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Rate as tic; convulsive; severe cases
Paramyoclonus Multiplex (Convulsive State, Myoclonic Type) — VA Diagnostic Code 8104
Understanding This Condition and How the VA Rates It
Paramyoclonus multiplex is a neurological condition marked by a convulsive state of the myoclonic type. The VA classifies it under Diagnostic Code 8104, within the category of Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, and rates it according to 38 CFR § 4.124a.
Available Rating Level
Under the VA rating schedule, this condition has one listed evaluation level:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 60% | Rated as a tic; convulsive; severe cases |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating paramyoclonus multiplex under Diagnostic Code 8104, the VA considers the condition as a convulsive, tic-type disorder and applies the criteria for severe cases at the 60% level.
This entry is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the rating criteria listed under 38 CFR § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8104. It is not legal advice, and individual outcomes depend on the specific facts and medical evidence of each claim.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8104. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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