---
title: "DC 8011 - Poliomyelitis, anterior"
diagnostic_code: "8011"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8011-poliomyelitis-anterior"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:05:33.681877Z"
---

# DC 8011 - Poliomyelitis, anterior

Rated under § 4.124a. Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | As active febrile disease |
| 10% | Rate residuals, minimum |

## Notes

- Note: It is required for the minimum ratings for residuals under diagnostic codes 8000-8025, that there be ascertainable residuals. Determinations as to the presence of residuals not capable of objective verification, i.e., headaches, dizziness, fatigability, must be approached on the basis of the diagnosis recorded; subjective residuals will be accepted when consistent with the disease and not more likely attributable to other disease or no disease. It is of exceptional importance that when ratings in excess of the prescribed minimum ratings are assigned, the diagnostic codes utilized as bases of evaluation be cited, in addition to the codes identifying the diagnoses.

# Anterior Poliomyelitis (VA Diagnostic Code 8011)

*Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders — 38 CFR § 4.124a*

## Understanding This Condition

Anterior poliomyelitis is rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 8011, which falls within the neurological conditions and convulsive disorders section of the rating schedule (38 CFR § 4.124a).

The VA evaluates this condition in two distinct ways: during the active phase of the disease and afterward, based on any residuals (lasting effects) that remain.

## Available Rating Levels

The rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8011 provides the following levels:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **100%** | As active febrile disease |
| **10%** | Rate residuals, minimum |

The 100% rating applies while the condition is present as an active febrile disease. Once the active phase has passed, residuals are rated with a minimum evaluation of 10%.

## What the VA Looks For

When rating this condition, the VA relies on the following guidance:

- **Ascertainable residuals are required for the minimum ratings.** For residuals under diagnostic codes 8000–8025, there must be ascertainable residuals to support the minimum rating.

- **Subjective residuals are considered in context.** Some residuals cannot be objectively verified — for example, headaches, dizziness, and fatigability. These must be approached on the basis of the recorded diagnosis. Subjective residuals will be accepted when they are consistent with the disease and not more likely attributable to another disease or to no disease at all.

- **Higher ratings must cite their basis.** When a rating in excess of the prescribed minimum is assigned, it is of exceptional importance that the diagnostic codes used as the basis of evaluation be cited, in addition to the codes identifying the diagnoses.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8011. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a